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Gold Coast · Surfers Paradise · The Broadwater · South Stradbroke Island
Gold Coast Parasailing: 400 Feet Over the Broadwater, Solo or Tandem
A boat tows you up to about 400 feet above the Broadwater for 8 to 10 minutes, alone, as a pair or as a trio, with the Surfers Paradise skyline on one side and South Stradbroke on the other.
From
US$67
per person
current promotion, usually US$105
Free cancellation
- 4.8 / 5 404+ Reviews
- 14 Experience Types All Gold Coast Activities
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Gold Coast Parasail Flight Includes
Hotel transfers, food and drinks are extra. Bring ID and some cash.
Highlights
- An 8 to 10-minute flight about 400 feet up
- A 1.5-hour boat trip on the Broadwater
- Solo, tandem or triple flights
- All the safety gear and a briefing
- From age 8, with an adult for under-13s
What's Included
- 8-10 minute parasail flight
- 1.5 hour boat trip
- All the correct safety gear and equipment
How a Parasail Flight Works
From the waiver to the boat ride back.
Sign the Waiver
Every flyer signs a waiver, and anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs is turned away. Bring photo ID, wear beachwear and bring a change of clothes.
Board the Boat
The boat trip lasts about 1.5 hours with Gold Coast Parasail, with each flyer or group taking a turn in the air.
Fly Solo, as a Pair or a Trio
Tandem and triple flights must stay under a combined weight: 200 kg with Gold Coast Parasail, 180 kg with Surfers Paradise Water Sports, which also asks solo flyers to weigh at least 60 kg.
Expect Weather Changes
Departure times can move for weather or guest numbers. Summer storms tend to come in the late afternoon, so morning flights are the safer pick from December to February.
Photo Gallery
Above the Broadwater
The skyline, the Broadwater and South Stradbroke Island from the harness.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
Select your preferred date and time. Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Gold Coast Parasail vs. Surfers Paradise Water Sports vs. Odyssey
Three Gold Coast parasailing options side by side. Prices as of October 2026.
| Feature | MOST REVIEWED Gold Coast Parasail | Surfers Paradise Water Sports | Odyssey Parasail and Jet Ski |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | From US$67/per person in current promotion (usually US$105) | From US$67 | From US$224 for two |
| Rating | 4.8/5 (404 reviews) | 4.8/5 (243 reviews) | 4.8/5 (20 reviews) |
| In the Air | 8 to 10 minutes | 10 minutes | One tandem flight |
| Height | About 400 ft | About 400 ft | About 300 ft |
| Boat Trip | 1.5 hours | Boat ride included | Plus a 1-hour shared jet ski |
| Photos | Not listed | Included | Not listed |
| Ages | 8+, under-13s with an adult | 8+, under-16s with an adult | 7+ |
| Weight Rules | Under 200 kg combined | Under 180 kg combined; solo 60 kg minimum | Under 200 kg combined |
| Free Cancellation | Up to 24 hours ahead | Up to 24 hours ahead | Up to 24 hours ahead |
| Check Availability | View the Flight | View the Package |
Other Gold Coast Parasailing Flights
A 10-minute flight with photos over South Stradbroke, and a package with a shared jet ski hour.
The Gold Coast Parasailing Guide
Gold Coast Parasailing: Which Flight, and Who Can Fly
Three flights compared on time in the air, weight rules and what is included.
The Gold Coast parasailing flight to book is Gold Coast Parasail’s in Surfers Paradise: 8 to 10 minutes about 400 feet above the Broadwater on a 1.5-hour boat trip, from US$67 a person as of October 2026, rated 4.8 from 404 reviews. Surfers Paradise Water Sports flies the same height for 10 minutes with photos included, from US$67. Both take flyers from age 8 and cancel free up to 24 hours ahead (checked October 2026).
What a parasail flight is
You sit in a harness under a parachute-like canopy on a line from the back of a speedboat. As the boat runs, the canopy lifts you, and the crew lets the line out until you are about 400 feet, roughly 120 metres, above the water. On the Gold Coast the flights run over the Broadwater, the lagoon behind Surfers Paradise, with views of the skyline and South Stradbroke Island.
The flights compared
| Flight (operator) | From | Rating (reviews) | Time in the air | Height | Photos | Weight rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parasailing in Surfers Paradise (Gold Coast Parasail) | US$67 | 4.8 (404) | 8 to 10 minutes, 1.5-hour boat trip | About 400 ft | Not listed | Tandem or triple under 200 kg combined |
| Surfers Parasailing with Free Photos (Surfers Paradise Water Sports) | US$67 | 4.8 (243) | 10 minutes | About 400 ft | Included | Tandem or triple under 180 kg; solo at least 60 kg |
| Parasailing and Jet Ski Package (Odyssey Jet Ski Tours) | US$224 for two | 4.8 (20) | A tandem parasail plus a 1-hour jet ski | About 300 ft | Not listed | 200 kg combined |
Prices, ratings and review counts as of October 2026; operators change prices, so treat them as the shape of the market, not a quote. Gold Coast Parasail’s from price is a discount on a US$104 list price.
Which flight suits you
Pick by what you want with the flight:
The most reviewed
Gold Coast Parasail
8 to 10 minutes up, a 1.5-hour trip on the Broadwater, solo or shared.
Check dates →Photos included
Surfers Paradise Water Sports
A 10-minute flight over South Stradbroke with the photos in the price.
See this flight →With a jet ski
Odyssey Package
A tandem parasail and a shared jet ski hour, at two separate sites.
See this package →Gold Coast Parasail gives the longest time on the water: a 1.5-hour boat trip around the flights. Under-13s must fly with an adult, and the company asks you to bring photo ID and cash.
Surfers Paradise Water Sports includes the photos and sets a minimum weight of 60 kg for solo flyers, so lighter children fly tandem. Under-16s need an adult or guardian with them.
The Odyssey package suits a pair who want both thrills in one booking; the jet ski and the parasail run from different places, and transport between them is not included.
Who should not fly
Both parasail operators exclude pregnant flyers and anyone with back or heart conditions; Surfers Paradise Water Sports also lists high blood pressure and altitude sickness. Neither flies anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs. For the same coast from the water at speed, see jet boat rides or jet ski tours; for a far longer drop, the tandem skydive.
Guest Reviews
What Recent Guests Say
4.8/5
from 404 verified reviews
"Was great! I think everyone needs to experience this activity atleast once in their life time if not once then MORE! . It’s different, it’s not everyday you’re 400ft up in the sky , over a beautiful green/dark blue sea, with the view of beautiful surfers. 100/10 for me!!"
"Must do activity in GC our original booking was canceled due to bad weather but the friendly team helped as a lot to find a spot in between to accommodate us to do the activity"
"It was really a very fun and happy time! It was so fantastic looking down on the Gold Coast❤️"
"It was damn fun. And the caption was really nice and funny too. We are thankful for this great experience."
"Service was lovely, experience was amazing! Thanks team!"
"I absolutely loved this activity. The staff made us feel safe. I 100% recommend this activity."
"Awesome experience. Parked 5m next to the entrance, we were ready to go in no time. The crew were all kind, attentive and knowledgeable. All equipment looks A+++ and excellent safety standards/protocols. The parasailing itself was absolutely awesome, and my girls even went up for a second time that same boat ride. Highlight was getting "dipped" into the water on request, skip handled it all like a pro."
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Most activities on this site cancel free up to 24 hours ahead (checked October 2026). Some hinterland tours need two days' notice, and the Dreamworld and SkyPoint tickets cannot be refunded, so read the terms before you pay. Starting from US$67 per person in current promotion (usually US$105).
Check AvailabilityFAQ: Parasailing on the Gold Coast
Price, height, ages and weight rules, as of October 2026.
From US$67 a person as of October 2026. Gold Coast Parasail's flight costs from US$67 with a 1.5-hour boat trip; Surfers Paradise Water Sports' costs from US$67 with photos included. A package of a tandem parasail and a shared jet ski hour costs from US$224 for two; the Gold Coast Parasail flight is the most reviewed.
For the view, yes: 8 to 10 minutes about 400 feet over the Broadwater, with Surfers Paradise on one side and South Stradbroke Island on the other. Both Gold Coast flights are rated 4.8, from 404 and 243 reviews. If you want photos of yourself up there, the Surfers Paradise Water Sports flight includes them.
About 400 feet, roughly 120 metres, on both parasail operators' flights. The Odyssey jet ski package lists 300 feet for its tandem flight. The height is reached by letting out the tow line from the boat; see the Gold Coast Parasail flight.
Weight decides how you fly: tandem and triple flights must stay under 200 kg combined with Gold Coast Parasail and 180 kg with Surfers Paradise Water Sports. Surfers Paradise Water Sports also asks solo flyers to weigh at least 60 kg, so lighter flyers go tandem. Give honest weights when you book the flight with photos.
8 or over on both Gold Coast flights. Under-13s must fly with an adult on Gold Coast Parasail, and under-16s need an adult or guardian with Surfers Paradise Water Sports. The jet ski package takes participants from 7. Children can fly tandem with a parent on the Gold Coast Parasail flight.
Morning, especially in summer. From December to February storms tend to arrive late in the afternoon, and departure times can be moved for weather. Book an early slot on the Gold Coast Parasail flight.
Pregnant flyers and anyone with back or heart conditions, on both operators' flights. Surfers Paradise Water Sports also excludes flyers with high blood pressure, altitude sickness or recent surgery, and nobody flies under the influence of alcohol or drugs. For something calmer, see the sunset cruises.
Photo ID, sunglasses, a hat, a towel and some cash for Gold Coast Parasail; beachwear and a change of clothes for Surfers Paradise Water Sports. Bags, valuables and glass are not allowed on Gold Coast Parasail's boat, and hotel transfers are not included. Check the list on the Gold Coast Parasail flight.
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