Best Gold Coast Watersport Activities
The Gold Coast has a current average water temperature of 22° heading upwards to 26° in summer.
Now is the perfect time to dust of those swimmers and head out into the crystal clear waters of the Broadwater and Gold Coast beaches.
We have compiled a list of the ‘must-do’ Gold Coast Watersports activities to inspire you to get your toes wet and make the most of this water playground that is right here on our doorstep.
Our local experts have worked hard to dig deep and provide you with some insider tip’s on making the most of your Gold Coast Watersports adventure.
Jet Ski & Parasailing
Insiders Tip: When Parasailing you can even choose if you’d like to get your toes wet or stay dry, just let your skipper know before you fly if you’d like to be ‘dipped’.
Scuba Diving
When it was constructed in 1985, Wave Break Island’s primary purpose was to capture storm waves and protect the western foreshore of the Broadwater. Since then it has become a recreational hotpot for boaties and kayakers and is home to over 50 different species of fish and other marine life. Making it one of the top spots for snorkelling and scuba diving on the Gold Coast.
With more than 60,000 dives on the Gold Coast in the past 20 years, Queensland Scuba Diving are the underwater experts and offer everything from snorkelling through to PADI Instructor certification. They even have boogie boards with view holes for those that just wish to float about. Explore the rainbow under the waves with Queensland Scuba Diving.
If you have friends or family who would love to join in the experience but prefer to stay on-board a discounted ‘observers ticket’ can be purchased for them, subject to availability.
Insiders Tip
Always wanted to try SCUBA Diving but not qualified? For $119 you can do an ‘Introductory SCUBA dive’ This dive is purely for pleasure –no experience necessary. You will be accompanied by a certified PADI instructor throughout the whole dive.
Jet Boating
Did you know the Gold Coast has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year? How lucky are we! The team at Paradise Jet Boating use this to their full advantage, providing exciting jet boat adventures through the Gold Coast Broadwater all year round. Sit back and relax…well kind of… as your professional jet boat skipper takes you on an fun adventure through the waterways, past the sandbars and along the channels of the Gold Coast Broadwater and Sovereign Islands.
Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including Dolphins, Wallabies and Dugongs as you cruise through the Moreton Bay Marine Park. Your tour also includes guided commentary by your driver who will share interesting facts along the tour.
Yes you’ll get wet, yes you’ll have fun, so hold on tight and enjoy the ride!
Gold Coast Jet Boat rides depart 9am to 4pm daily. This is one of the most popular Gold Coast watersports so don’t miss out book today.
Insiders Tip
Don’t have your own car? No worries. Paradise Jet Boating offer a free pick up service from Surfers Paradise. BUT hurry because seats sell out fast. BOOK TODAY!
Sailing Tours
Discover a new side to the Gold Coast aboard Sailing in Paradise’s Island Cruise. Sit back and enjoy 3 to 6 hours of bliss on the water aboard your own private catamaran charter! Take in the sights of the picturesque and calm Gold Coast Broadwater, including impressive super yachts, Sea World, South Stradbroke Island, Wavebreak Island and the Gold Coast Seaway. They offer a laid-back cruise experience on a spacious sailing catamaran that you are sure to love whether you are seeking quality time with a special someone, entertaining clients or organising a birthday or hens party.
Visit an isolated island beach only accessible by boat where you are invited to jump in for a swim and try some beach games (including Beach Volleyball, Stand Up Paddle-boarding, Beach Cricket, and splash mat). Or if you just want to laze on the beach (or the trampoline-style foredeck) that’s totally fine, they will play some cool tunes while you sip on an icy cold drink so you can relax and watch the world sail by in style. But don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the friendly bottlenose dolphins who regularly cruise past.
Insiders Tip
Book very early with Sailing in Paradise… The weekends are booked well in advance.
Surfing
Voted no2 in the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards Best Beaches in Australia, Surfers Paradise beach is undoubtedly a Gold Coast icon. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, one of the best ways to immerse yourself into the Surfers Paradise environment and lifestyle is through one of Australia’s favourite past-times, surfing.
Learning to surf is easy with Get Wet Surf School who have been teaching learn to surf since 2004. Andrew and Kerri Jekyll pride themselves on providing their lessons where the locals learn. They run their lessons in the safe waters of Main Beach just north of Surfers Paradise, the very same area they taught their own three children to surf. Don’t worry if you don’t have a car a free courtesy shuttle is available from your hotel.
A 2-hour surfing lesson including all equipment will set you back $68 for adults, $63 for kids 12 years and older. Your experienced and knowledgeable instructor will have you up on the board and hanging ten in no time.
Insiders Tip
The Get Wet Surf School check in location is at their system business Get Coffee on Main… so why not re-fuel with a smashed avo on toast and barista coffee after your lesson.
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