Jet Skiing

From Townsville: Cape Cleveland Jet Ski Tour

Glide along Cape Cleveland's headland into an open-water playground, alternating slow runs with bursts of speed offshore for a thrilling coastal ride.

Meet your crew at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street Wharves, gear up with a life jacket, sunscreen, bottled water, then get a safety briefing and demo.

Trace North Queensland's coastline into the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, riding above the swells as you watch marine life glide beneath your Jet Ski.

Pull up near Cape Cleveland Lighthouse to explore its museum, then swim or snorkel off the sandy shore, with the route adjusted to your skill level.

Jet Ski tour at Cape Cleveland

Life jacket

Sunscreen (if you forget yours)

Safety briefing and Jet Ski practical demonstration

Bottled water (if you forget yours)

Stinger suit hire available for an additional cost

Sunglasses and sunglasses strap available for purchase

Additional passengers can be added to the Jet Ski

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ride a guided Jet Ski tour to Cape Cleveland, exploring the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park over approximately 2.5 hours.

Getting started

Arrive at The Docks, 108 Flinders Street Wharves, where you check in and sign the Liability Release & Safety Waiver. After staff confirm that you meet the age, weight, and swimming requirements, you receive your gear and listen to the safety briefing. Free parking is available along The Strand esplanade, so you can focus on the experience rather than finding a spot.

What to expect

Cape Cleveland Jet Ski tour

Across roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes on the water, you travel by Jet Ski from Townsville’s coastline out toward Cape Cleveland within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Features

The route lets you experience the picturesque scenery of North Queensland's coastline as you ride across open water toward Cape Cleveland. You move through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, with chances to discover unique marine life along the way.

A safety briefing and Jet Ski practical demonstration come first, so you know how to operate the Jet Ski and follow signals before leaving the dock. All participants must understand English for this briefing, and staff ask you to notify them of any medical conditions beforehand.

A life jacket is provided and must be worn throughout, and you need to be able to tread water while wearing it. If you forget your own, sunscreen and bottled water are available so you can still stay protected and hydrated on the tour.

On arrival at Cape Cleveland, you visit a secluded sandy beach where you can relax, swim, or snorkel in clear water. The tour is customizable to match your pace and experience level, so you can spend more time in the water or on the shore as agreed with the crew.

You also explore the historic Cape Cleveland Lighthouse and museum, heading up from the beach to see this coastal landmark and its small collection of exhibits. From this headland, you get wide views across the bay and surrounding reef areas.

Stinger suit hire is not included and is available at additional cost if you want extra protection during swimming or snorkeling.

Wrapping up

At the end of the ride, you return by Jet Ski to The Docks at 108 Flinders Street Wharves, where the tour concludes and you can make your way back to your car along The Strand esplanade.

What to bring

Sun protection: Bring protective sun wear, sunscreen, a hat, and a towel for the time spent on the water.

Hydration: Bring a refillable water bottle, even though bottled water is available if you forget yours.

ID: Bring your ID, as drivers under 18 need a guardian's signature.

Camera: Bring a camera with a lanyard so you can secure it while on the Jet Ski.

Additional information

Language requirement: All participants must understand English to follow the safety briefing.

Age limits: The minimum driver age is 16, and drivers under 18 need a guardian's signature.

Passenger age: The minimum passenger age is 8 years for this tour.

Weight limits: The maximum individual weight is 130 kg, and the maximum combined tandem weight is 200 kg.

Swimming ability: You must be able to tread water while wearing a life jacket.

Weather checks: You should check weather conditions before booking your tour.

Weather changes: Tours may be canceled or rescheduled if conditions are adverse.

Meeting point: Your tour departs from The Docks, 108 Flinders Street Wharves.

Parking: You can use free parking along The Strand esplanade near the meeting point.

Safety waiver: All participants must sign a Liability Release & Safety Waiver before the tour.

Medical conditions: You must notify staff of any medical conditions before joining the tour.

Duration: The Jet Ski tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.