REVIEWED · JET SKI RENTALS IN AUSTRALIA
The 7 best jet ski rentals in Australia you can book today, with what each costs, how long you are on the water and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Share one jet ski between two people, or ride solo if you are 16 or older, on a large Gold Coast circuit. You get a safety induction, life jacket, waterproof box, and sunscreen. The session lasts 90 minutes, with the booking promoted as a 30-minute jet ski hire. English is required to drive.
At Mariners Cove, Jet Ski Safaris gives you a 30-minute ride on a marked 1-kilometer circuit. You receive a safety briefing, life jacket, sunscreen, and a watertight container before heading north on the Gold Coast waterways. No experience is needed, and two people can share one jet ski. This is a circuit ride, not a guided safari.
“Really fun to drive the jetski at the pace you're comfortable with. Can go as a duo (share a ski) if you want”
At Horseshoe Bay, you get a 60-minute supervised jet ski hire in a 2-square-kilometre area, with no licence required. A group of up to eight can share one ski through 15-minute beach swap-outs. Expect a safety briefing, practice drive, life jacket, stinger pants, sunblock, and the chance to spot turtles, dolphins, and rays.
“Best in the bizz! Worth it Thanks for having us 🔥”
Take a 60-minute self-drive jet ski hire from Horseshoe Bay with up to eight riders sharing one ski. Andrew, Ash, and the team provide a safety briefing, demo, and clear riding boundaries before you explore 2 km² of open water. Riders can swap on the beach, making this a flexible family activity for ages six and up.
You get a supervised jet ski and a 30-minute session in Horseshoe Bay’s 2-square-kilometre hire area. After a land briefing and practice drive, you can ride solo or share with up to four people using 15-minute beach swaps. No licence is required, but swimmers must meet the age and weight rules.
Take a late-model Sea-Doo GTI from Redland Bay for a four-hour self-guided hire. You can carry up to three people, choose an in-water ski or trailer option, and set your own route. A valid PWC licence, $2,000 bond, fuel payment, and suitable weather are required. Josh handles the hire and equipment at Bayside Jetski Hire.
Take a self-drive jet ski around 2 km² of open water in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island. You get a safety briefing, equipment demo, and help from trained guides before riding. One ski can be shared by up to four riders, with beach swap-outs so everyone gets a turn.
Pick a coastline and open the throttle.
