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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.
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.
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.
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Operated by Hibiscus JetSki Hire & Tours · Manly (Whangaparaoa), Auckland
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.
This stretch of water has long been a corridor for Māori waka and later European sealers and settlers; Kawau Island’s Mansion House is a colonial-era landmark you can approach by water. Geologically the Gulf is a drowned river valley, its sheltered bays and sandy beaches formed as sea levels rose after the last ice age. The channel currents can be lively, and seabirds — gannets and shearwaters — often ride the thermals while dolphins investigate passing wakes.
Practically, hires run from one hour to six hours, with all safety kit, fuel and a driving induction included. The operator meets on Big Manly Beach by the Manly Sailing Club; drivers must be 16+, and each jetski is priced per craft (best suited to two adults plus a child or 190kg max). Optional add-ons include towable sea biscuits, fishing kits with fishfinder and a chilly bin, and oyster-farm tasting visits.
Plan rides around tide and wind, wear a waterproof phone case and sunscreen, and bring a light windproof layer for cooler mornings. Expect a blend of adrenaline and quiet coves: quick bursts of speed are balanced by long, slow loops along island shorelines — the kind of outing that’s easy to learn but endlessly customizable.
moderate.
1–6 hours.
Moderate — able to balance on a moving watercraft for sustained periods; short bursts of strength for handling at speed.
Drivers must be at least 16; passengers can be any age. Each jetski is best suited to a combined maximum of 190kg (price is per jetski).
No — a driving induction and safety briefing are provided; novices are welcome but should follow instructions closely.
Yes — fishing kits (rod, reel, fishfinder, 50L chilly bin) are available to add on; bring bait and follow local fishing regulations.
Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure; bookings may be cancelled in bad weather with refund options per operator policy.
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.
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.
Hibiscus JetSki Hire & Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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.
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.
This stretch of water has long been a corridor for Māori waka and later European sealers and settlers; Kawau Island’s Mansion House is a colonial-era landmark you can approach by water. Geologically the Gulf is a drowned river valley, its sheltered bays and sandy beaches formed as sea levels rose after the last ice age. The channel currents can be lively, and seabirds — gannets and shearwaters — often ride the thermals while dolphins investigate passing wakes.
Practically, hires run from one hour to six hours, with all safety kit, fuel and a driving induction included. The operator meets on Big Manly Beach by the Manly Sailing Club; drivers must be 16+, and each jetski is priced per craft (best suited to two adults plus a child or 190kg max). Optional add-ons include towable sea biscuits, fishing kits with fishfinder and a chilly bin, and oyster-farm tasting visits.
Plan rides around tide and wind, wear a waterproof phone case and sunscreen, and bring a light windproof layer for cooler mornings. Expect a blend of adrenaline and quiet coves: quick bursts of speed are balanced by long, slow loops along island shorelines — the kind of outing that’s easy to learn but endlessly customizable.