Brisbane River Sunset Jet Ski Tour: Bridge-to-Bridge City Lights Ride
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Comfortable sitting and steering for up to 2 hours with light core engagement and balance at moderate speeds.
Overview
See Brisbane switch on from the water as you pilot your own jet ski past the Story Bridge, South Bank, and the Kangaroo Point Cliffs at golden hour. A guided, relaxed-pace sunset run keeps things safe and scenic, with photo stops and skyline views you can’t get from shore.
Brisbane River Sunset Jet Ski Tour: Bridge-to-Bridge City Lights Ride
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Dusk settles over the Brisbane River like a slow inhale, and the water starts to glow—first copper, then electric. From the City Botanic Gardens River Hub, late-model jet skis idle in a tidy line, their noses pointed toward the heart of the city. The river stirs, daring you to lean in. When the guide waves you on, the skis hum to life and you slip into the current, Brisbane’s skyline beginning its nightly performance.
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Adventure Tips
Arrive early for the briefing
Plan to be at the City Botanic Gardens River Hub 15 minutes ahead for safety checks, sizing a PFD, and a clear rundown of river rules.
Dress for spray and breeze
Quick-dry layers and a light wind shell keep you comfortable once the sun dips and the river breeze picks up.
Secure your shades and phone
Use a sunglass retainer and a waterproof phone pouch to keep essentials safe during throttle-ups and photo stops.
Mind the ferries and zones
Expect strong eddies near bridge pylons and slow-speed zones around terminals; follow guide signals and keep wide, predictable lines.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Flying foxes streaming over the river at dusk
- Pied cormorants working the eddies near pylons
History
You’re riding through Turrbal and Jagera Country. The Story Bridge opened in 1940, while Kangaroo Point’s cliffs were quarried from Brisbane tuff by convicts in the 19th century.
Conservation
Respect wake and speed limits to protect riverbanks and other users, and pack out everything you bring—nothing overboard, ever.
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Recommended Gear
Quick-dry long-sleeve rash guard
Adds sun protection at launch and warmth once the evening breeze kicks in.
Light windbreaker
Helps cut wind chill during blue hour and in gusts through the river bends.
spring specific
Polarized sunglasses with retainer
Reduces glare to read surface ripples and keeps eyewear secure while riding.
summer specific
Waterproof phone pouch with lanyard
Protects your phone for quick skyline shots during photo stops.