SANCTUARY COVE MARINA, HOPE ISLAND, GOLD COAST.
ENTER THE MAZE
A 17,000-year-old labyrinth of mangrove passageways hidden deep in the Northern Gold Coast — only accessible on low draft vessels and only open during a narrow tidal window.
"Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish. Our guide Paco was fantastic — professional and made sure everyone felt confident before we set off. The perfect mix of adrenaline and sightseeing. Easily one of the highlights of my Gold Coast visit."
"Fantastic experience. Paco is a great guide and made us all feel at ease. All communication was brilliant — emailed a question and it was answered immediately. Top quality equipment. You will not regret this excursion."
"Paco is an absolute legend. We came to the Gold Coast on holiday and this was the best experience of the whole trip. Amazing sites, island stop, and wildlife — we will be back!"
"Had a fantastic time. More than what we expected. Thank you Paco."
"Fantastic tour with lots to see, lots of laughs, and the amazing guide Paco!"
"The best ever! Paco is a super amazing guide — made the whole experience unforgettable."
"Thanks for a great day Josh! Highly recommended!"
"Josh was brilliant. Cheers."
"Absolutely brilliant experience from start to finish. Our guide Paco was fantastic — professional and made sure everyone felt confident before we set off. The perfect mix of adrenaline and sightseeing. Easily one of the highlights of my Gold Coast visit."
"Fantastic experience. Paco is a great guide and made us all feel at ease. All communication was brilliant — emailed a question and it was answered immediately. Top quality equipment. You will not regret this excursion."
"Paco is an absolute legend. We came to the Gold Coast on holiday and this was the best experience of the whole trip. Amazing sites, island stop, and wildlife — we will be back!"
"Had a fantastic time. More than what we expected. Thank you Paco."
"Fantastic tour with lots to see, lots of laughs, and the amazing guide Paco!"
"The best ever! Paco is a super amazing guide — made the whole experience unforgettable."
"Thanks for a great day Josh! Highly recommended!"
"Josh was brilliant. Cheers."
A PLACE THAT SHOULDNT EXIST
THE STORY
Deep inside the Gold Coast Broadwater, past the superyachts and tourist canals, there is a world that hasn't changed in 17,000 years.
Ancient mangrove trees have grown into passageways so narrow, so twisted, and so perfectly formed that locals simply call it The Maze. You can't walk in. You can't get a boat through. You can't stumble across it on a tourist map.
The only way in is on a jetski — and only when the tide, the sun, and the moon align to open the passages long enough to navigate safely.
On this 1-hour Gold Coast jetski tour, your professional guide leads you through the Hope Island and Sanctuary Cove mangrove system — one of the most biodiverse marine habitats in South-East Queensland, home to wild dolphins and hundreds of bird species.
Most people spend their entire lives on the Gold Coast and never see this. You're about to.
WHY THIS TOUR EXISTS NOWHERE ELSE
The Gold Coast Broadwater's mangrove network stretches across Hope Island, Sanctuary Cove, and Coomera. The tidal system is so precise that the passages only remain navigable during specific windows — calculated using tidal charts, solar position, and lunar cycle data. Outside those windows, the passages close.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE
ONE HOUR. PURE ADVENTURE.
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WILD DOLPHINS SPOTTINGS
The sheltered waterways are home to the resident dolphin pods who enjoy a good fish hunt at high tide.
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BIRDLIFE & COASTAL WILDLIFE
White-bellied sea-eagles, brahminy kites, kingfishers, and wading species nest throughout the mangrove systems. Keep a keen eye out for unique sightings.
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THE MANGROVE PASSAGEWAYS
Ride single-file through tunnels of ancient mangrove roots and canopy — ask your guide if you can see Kevin’s Corridor.
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INSTAGRAMMABLE AT EVERY TURN
Between the massive Tamborine mountains, local wildlife, and epic Jetskis — You’ll have plenty of content to make friends jealous!
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OPEN THROTTLE SPRINTS
We don’t just creep through nature. The tour includes open-water sections where you can unleash the speed on your 2026 Sea-Doo.
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PROFESSIONAL GUIDE
Your guide knows every passage, tidal nuance, and wildlife hotspot. We promise you won’t get lost.
EVERYTHING INCLUDED
NO HIDDEN COSTS. NO SURPRISES.
Brand new 130hp machine, fully insured, regularly serviced. Ride solo or take a passenger.
Expert local guide leads the entire tour. You follow — they handle the navigation and narration.
Life vests, safety lanyard, pre-tour briefing. Everything you need is provided. Just show up.
No add-ons, no surcharges. The price you see is the price you pay.
MEET YOUR MACHINE
2026 SEA-DOO GTI 130
One of the most capable recreational jetskis on the water. Smooth and nimble for the narrow passages, powerful enough to blow your hat off on the open water.
Engine: Rotax 900 ACE 130hp
Capacity: Max 2 riders per jetski
Model Year: 2026 (current gen)
Experience: None (training provided)
Tours sell out fast due to a very limited schedule. If the date you want is already sold out, contact us at: 0407 013 163
THE MAZE IS WAITING
Change up your routine and join a real adventure. Backed by only 5-Star reviews and a satisfaction guarantee so good our competitors hate us.