Jet ski tour Caloundra: Moreton Bay Marine Park with guide

Mangrove channels, ancient volcanoes, dolphins and a hot lap home

A 1.5-hour jet ski tour departing from Caloundra takes small groups through Moreton Bay Marine Park, where you navigate narrow mangrove-lined channels past the Glasshouse Mountains and watch for dolphins, dugongs and turtles. A professional guide leads the ride, provides all safety equipment and riding apparel, and captures photos along the way; the tour ends with a faster run through Lighthouse Reach to test the jet ski's agility.

The Experience

The tour starts an hour north of Brisbane in Caloundra and heads straight into Moreton Bay Marine Park. You'll ride through 60 kilometres of narrow mangrove channels—threading the Roys, the Narrows, the Hazards, the W's and the Skids—where the waterway narrows and winds like a natural obstacle course. The jet skis are environmentally friendly, and the guide navigates you through this green zone where dolphins, dugongs and turtles live alongside 360 species of migratory and wading birds.

The channels open into Tripcony Bight, where the ancient volcanic peaks of the Glasshouse Mountains rise above the marine park. This is the quieter part of the ride, a shift from the technical manoeuvre work of the narrow passages. On the return, you get a faster run through Lighthouse Reach—a chance to feel how responsive the jet ski is when you're not threading through tight water.

The guide handles the route and timing, and all safety equipment and riding apparel come with the tour. Photos are taken during the ride so you have a record of the day. Small-group size means the pace stays manageable and the guide can watch the water and the riders at once. Minimum age is 8 to ride as a passenger; solo driving requires age 16. Each jet ski carries two people, and weight must stay under 180 kilograms per machine. The tour runs in almost all weather, so dress for conditions on the water.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the group through Moreton Bay Marine Park.
• all safety equipment and full riding apparel.
• use of an environmentally friendly jet ski.
• photos taken during the tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Caloundra Jetski Hire and Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to ride the jet ski yourself rather than sit as a passenger—the guide leads the group and handles navigation, so you focus on the manoeuvre work through the channels and the speed in open water without building the route or managing the timing.

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Top questions

What's the difference between riding as a passenger and driving the jet ski solo?

Passengers must be at least 8 years old and ride with the guide or another adult. Solo drivers must be at least 16 years old and have the skills to navigate the channels independently; the guide still leads the group and stays in radio contact.

Can I see dolphins and other wildlife on this tour?

Moreton Bay Marine Park is home to dolphins, dugongs, turtles and over 360 species of migratory and wading birds. Wildlife sightings depend on the day and the season, but the tour route passes through their habitat throughout the ride.

What happens in the Lighthouse Reach section at the end?

Lighthouse Reach is a faster run where you test the jet ski's agility and speed after navigating the technical mangrove channels. It's a chance to feel the machine's responsiveness in open water before heading back to Caloundra.

How long is the drive from Brisbane to the starting point?

Caloundra is about an hour's drive north of Brisbane. You'll need to arrange your own transport to the departure point; public transportation options are available nearby.

What safety gear and clothing do I need to bring?

All safety equipment and full riding apparel are provided with the tour. Dress appropriately for weather on the water—the tour operates in almost all conditions, so bring layers or a wetsuit depending on the season.

Are there any health conditions that would prevent me from taking this tour?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers, those with spinal injuries, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Any health condition or concern should be disclosed and discussed with the guide before the ride begins.