Jet boating in Australia Travel Tip - Tim & Tim's Travel Tips | Travelodge travel tip
| Jet Boat Travel Tip |
| There’s no doubt that arriving in a new destination, whether in Australia, abroad, or even a secret alcove in your own town is an exciting experience. New smells, new sounds, new tastes. But how about something totally new? How about something that really gets that adrenalin pumping? How about something that reaches speeds of up to 94km/h, turns 270 degrees with twists, spins at full-throttle all on some of Australia’s most loved waterways. That’s right folks – we’re going JET BOATING! It is possible in this wide, wonderful and diverse country of ours to literally jet-boat your way around it’s capital cities. Read on below to find out about some of the very best this land down under has to offer. Make sure you strap in ‘cos this is going to be one hell of a ride! ADELAIDE – Hel-a-va Jet: Hel-a-va Jet Boat is exactly as the name suggests, is one hel-a-va-ride. Trips take you off the coast of Glenelg, just 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD. Powered by twin 5.2 turbo engines, this boat is capable of pumping out 1200 litres of water per second – enough to fill the average swimming pool in under a minute! Operating 7 days a week, there’s no excuse for missing this awesome experience! Visit www.helava.com.au for more information. SYDNEY – Down under Jet: The Down under Jet boat is 8.1metres long and has been designed to carve it’s way through the chop of Sydney harbour like no other. Speeds reach an incredible 94km/h, with the wind and salt in your face an added bonus. A 20 minute ride will cost you an economic $40 and give you a view of the magnificent Sydney Harbour, Luna Park and Opera House like never before. For ride information check out www.downunderjet.com.au |
| SURFERS PARADISE – Adrenalin Jet Boat: Located an easy 1.5hours from Brisbane, Surfers Paradise is an adrenalin fanatics paradise, and the Adrenalin Jet Boat is definitely the place to start. The difference about this jet boat is that you’re on the beach. Experience ‘fish tails, wave surfing, beach blasting, massive sideward slides and incredible 360 degree turns’ – this is the Gold Coast’s most powerful jet. A 45 minute ride will only set you back $50 – you’d be crazy to miss it! See www.adrenalin.com.au for more information. And of course where to stay, you ask? Well, the friendly Travelodge Hotels have accommodation in all of these locations, so book now at www.travelodge.com.au! See you there. |
