From Townsville: Magnetic Island Guided Jet Ski Tour





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Guided tour
- Pilot your own jet ski on a 70-minute guided blast around Magnetic Island, with routes picked to match sea conditions for a smooth, confident ride.
- Meet your guide at The Docks on Townsville's Strand, gear up with a life jacket, then learn the controls in a safety briefing and jet ski practice run.
- Follow your lead rider into sheltered bays and open-water sections, with spare sunscreen and bottled water on hand if you turn up without your own.
- Skim across clear channels to a coastal shipwreck and beyond, with time to slow down for photos and to spot local marine life in the open water.
- Guided jet ski tour around Magnetic Island
- Life jacket
- Sunscreen (if you forget yours)
- Safety briefing and Jet Ski practical demonstration
- Bottled water (if you forget yours)
- Stinger suit hire
- Sunglasses strap
- Sunglasses (available for $19.95)
- Additional passengers can be added at no extra cost
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Ride a 70-minute guided jet ski tour around Magnetic Island, with route choices tailored daily for the smoothest conditions.
Getting started
Head to the meeting point at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street in Townsville and check in for your 70-minute guided jet ski tour around Magnetic Island. After check-in, you will receive a safety briefing and watch a Jet Ski practical demonstration before heading to the water. Free parking is available along The Strand esplanade if you arrive by car.
What to expect
Magnetic Island guided jet ski tour
This water sports experience takes you on a guided jet ski loop around Magnetic Island, designed as a shorter, dynamic island adventure. The route is planned each day according to the weather so you can focus on riding and taking in the changing coastline.
Features
- Hidden bays, shipwrecks, and scenic coastlines form the backbone of the ride, giving you constant views of Magnetic Island as you move along its edges.
- Routes are chosen daily based on weather for the smoothest experience, so your guide can steer you toward calmer sections or more sheltered areas if conditions change.
- There is time to spot local marine life and capture photos, so you can pause to look out for movement in the water and record your favorite moments from the jet ski.
- A life jacket is provided and must be worn for the entire ride, ensuring everyone on the jet ski meets the safety requirements in place for open-water touring.
- Your experience begins with a detailed safety briefing and Jet Ski practical demonstration, so you can get comfortable with the controls and signals before heading away from shore.
- Sunscreen is available if you forget yours, helping you protect exposed skin during the open-water sections of the tour.
- Bottled water is supplied if you forget yours, giving you the chance to rehydrate after your time out on the jet ski.
What to bring
- Language: Make sure you understand English well enough to follow the safety briefing.
- ID: Bring your driver's license or a valid photo ID for registration.
- Clothing: Wear protective sunwear clothing and bring a suitable hat for sun protection.
- Essentials: Bring a towel, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle for after and between rides.
What's not allowed
- Impairing substances: Do not participate if you are under the influence of alcohol or other judgment-impairing substances.
Additional information
- Age limits: Drivers must be at least 16, and those under 18 need a guardian's signature.
- Passenger age: Passengers must be at least 8 years old to join the ride.
- Weight limits: Individual riders must be under 130kg, and tandem riders under 200kg combined.
- Swimming ability: You must be able to tread water while wearing a life jacket.
- Waiver: You must sign a Liability Release & Safety Waiver before the tour starts.
- Parking: You can use the free parking available along The Strand esplanade.
- Meeting point: Check in at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street, Townsville.
- Weather: Tours may be rescheduled or canceled if adverse weather makes conditions unsafe.
- Cancellations and rescheduling: Cancellations up to 48 hours before start incur a 1.9% processing fee, and rescheduling is allowed up to 24 hours before start.
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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