Brisbane River Jet Ski Tour: 70-minute ride from Breakfast Creek

Carve through the river, pass beneath Story Bridge, see the city from the water

A 70-minute jet ski adventure on Brisbane River departing from Breakfast Creek in Newstead, where you ride your own ski past the Powerhouse and Story Bridge with a live guide, safety briefing and life jacket. Maximum two people per ski; you'll need photo ID to drive and moderate fitness to handle the throttle and turns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jet ski adventure on Brisbane River

• Depart from Breakfast Creek in Newstead
• Glide beneath bridges
• Pass iconic Powerhouse views
• See Story Bridge sights
• Explore Brisbane River waterfront

The Experience

What does the river look like when you're moving fast across it instead of watching from the bank? The tour launches from Breakfast Creek and puts you on the ski for the full 70 minutes, riding beneath the bridges and past landmarks that frame the city skyline. You'll pass the iconic Powerhouse and Story Bridge—sights most visitors see from a distance or a tour bus window. The guide rides alongside and briefs you on safety before you leave the dock, so you know what to expect before the engine starts.

You control the ski yourself, which is the whole point. The river reaches are calm enough that the ride is manageable if you have moderate fitness, but you're still accelerating, banking into turns and feeling the water respond to what you do with the throttle. Bring a towel, sunscreen and sunglasses with a strap so they don't end up in the river. A camera or phone in a waterproof case works too if you want to capture the moment you're carving through it. The life jacket is provided and required; you'll bring casual clothes suitable for water and photo ID if you're planning to drive the ski.

Two people can ride one ski if you want to share the cost, though only one person drives. The whole thing—briefing, riding, the time on the water—fits into 70 minutes, so it's a morning or afternoon activity that doesn't eat your whole day. Breakfast Creek is accessible by public transport, and the tour area itself is wheelchair accessible, though the jet ski experience itself isn't suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Safety briefing before departure.
• life jacket.
• in-person guide in English.
• 70-minute ride on Brisbane River from Breakfast Creek.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Poseidon Jet Ski Tours Brisbane

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to be the one controlling the ski rather than watching from a tour boat—it's built for small groups or pairs who want to feel the river and the speed themselves, not narrate it from a seat.

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Top questions

What's the Story Bridge like when you're riding past it on a jet ski?

Story Bridge is one of the iconic sights you pass during the ride. The tour takes you beneath it and along the river where the bridge frames the city, giving you a perspective of it most visitors don't get from land.

Do I have to drive the jet ski myself, or can someone else handle it?

You drive your own ski if you're the one with photo ID and a moderate fitness level. If two of you are riding one ski, only the driver needs to meet those requirements; the passenger just comes along for the ride.

What should I bring for a 70-minute jet ski tour?

Bring casual clothes suitable for water, sunscreen, a towel for drying off, and sunglasses with a head strap so they stay on. A camera or phone in a waterproof case is useful if you want photos. Photo ID is required if you're driving the ski.

Is the Powerhouse something you see during the ride?

Yes—the iconic Powerhouse is one of the landmarks you'll pass as you ride along the river, part of the city sights that unfold as you move through the waterfront.

How long is the actual time spent riding versus sitting in a briefing?

The 70-minute tour duration includes the safety briefing and the full time on the water, so you're on the ski for most of that window once the guide has covered what you need to know before departure.