The 5 Best Australia Parasailing Tours

1.Parasailing in Surfers Paradise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 329 reviews · 1 hour Our pick

Meet the English-speaking crew at Marina Mirage, take a purpose-built boat offshore, and rise 400 feet above the Gold Coast beneath a bright smiley parachute. Your flight lasts about 8 minutes within a 1-hour outing. Small groups, clear briefings, free parking, and names such as Paul, Chris, Brett, and Allan add useful context when you compare bookings.

“The instructors were very friendly and helpful, they made me feel comfortable 😊 I definitely give it a 10/10 & highly recommend to anyone 👌 👍”

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2.Gold Coast Parasailing – Tandem & Triple Flights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $71Top rated

From Marina Mirage, you’ll receive a safety briefing, life jacket, and harness before an eight-minute flight up to 400 feet above the Gold Coast Broadwater. Fly solo, with a partner, or in a group of three. Crew members including Alan, Jamie, Chris, Corey, Charlie, and Azza are praised for helping nervous first-timers feel at ease.

“Staff were great. The experience very fun for the kids. Will definitely be coming back for some more.”

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3.Surfers Parasailing with Free Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 204 reviews · 2 hours · from $67Best value

From Paradise Point Marina, you’ll take a small-group boat across the Broadwater, receive a clear safety briefing, then fly 400 feet above South Stradbroke Island and the Surfers Paradise coast. Alex and Jackson are among the friendly crew members praised for calm instructions. Your 10-minute flight includes photos, with optional ocean dipping.

“Loved every moment of our parasailing experience. Great family owned business. Everyone made us feel very welcome and made sure we had everything we needed to make the day amazing.”

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4.Gold Coast & Surfers Paradise – Parasail & V8 Jetboat Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $111

Meet at Marina Mirage for a small-group Gold Coast adventure. With safety gear provided, you’ll parasail up to 400 feet above the Broadwater, then take a 30-minute V8 jetboat ride with 360-degree spins and fast fishtails. Jordan, Jenny, and the wider team handle the briefings and keep the experience friendly and clear.

“I booked a parasailing experience at GC Jet Boat and Parasail based on online reviews and the experience did not disappoint. Check-in was efficient and the staff were knowledgeable about safety procedures. Our team member JordaRead more”

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5.Parasailing and Jet Ski Tour Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes

Ride a high-performance jet ski through Surfers Paradise waterways, then take a shared parasail flight above the Gold Coast. The package lasts about three hours, includes safety gear, guides, storage, and a one-hour jet ski session. Parasailing is shared by two people, with a 200kg combined weight limit. Allow time to drive between locations.

“It was a great experience, had lots of fun and special thankyou to the team who were amazing and helped us make this trip a memorable..”

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