Launch from Big Manly Beach and carve your own route through the Hauraki Gulf on a Yamaha jetski — safety briefing and fuel included. Choose anything from a quick joyride to a half-day island cruise with optional fishing gear and oyster-farm visits.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The sun glitters across the Hauraki Gulf as a pair of Yamaha jetskis slide off Big Manly Beach, spray flinging like silver confetti. You feel the sea push at the hull, daring you to open the throttle; islands appear on the horizon — Kawau's clifftop house, the green headlands of Tiritiri Matangi visible at a distance — each one a waypoint for short cruises or full-day exploration.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate — able to balance on a moving watercraft for sustained periods; short bursts of strength for handling at speed.
Wildlife
History
The Hauraki Gulf was a travel and resource area for Māori long before European settlement; Kawau Island’s Mansion House reflects 19th-century colonial estate history.
Conservation
Many parts of the gulf are subject to marine protections and local no-take rules — keep to channels, avoid disturbing wildlife and pack out all waste.
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Check the wind and tide
Open-water sections can be choppy; schedule trips in light winds for a smoother, safer ride.
Bring waterproof storage
A waterproof phone case or dry bag protects electronics and makes photos easier at speed.
Know the weight rules
Price is per jetski and crafts are best suited to a combined 190kg limit — split riders accordingly.
Listen to the briefing
The driving induction covers turns, throttle control and local hazards — it’s required and valuable.
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps electronics and valuables dry while you shoot photos or navigate.
UV sunscreen & sunglasses with strap
Strong sun reflection off water increases sun exposure — protect skin and eyes.
summer
Closed-toe water shoes
Protects feet during launch/retrieval and on rocky shorelines if you land ashore.
Light windproof jacket
Wind chill on the water can be significant in cooler seasons or mornings.
spring