Being a proud owner of a mini jet boat in Australia already assures tons of fun and exciting moments to be had, knowing the right spots to take them would make the experience even more lit.
Of course there’s the sights, but mostly selecting the right bodies of water that you will be tearing up with your mini jet boat takes the cake. These are factors that will determine how enjoyable your planned cruising experience will be.
This is why we at Custom Craft prepared a list of some of the best spots for you to take your mini jet boat this summer.
What Makes a Spot Excellent for Mini Jet Boat Riding?
The best stories that you will tell around a round of beers with your mates would come from how much potential a boating spot has for fun. The first thing you need to consider is space of course, enough to actually take advantage of your ride’s speed and power. Then there’s also aspects like how shallow or deep the water is or if there are any terrain-related obstacles that can make your riding experience more exciting.
Let’s not forget about the scenery. Although depending on how much speed you’re clocking with your mini jet, you might not have enough time to appreciate the surroundings as everything would be a blur.
Anyway, here are some of the best locations that you’ll definitely want to take your mini jet boat to:
Avon River
Ah, the Avon River. The tributary to the Swan River that is notorious for hosting the high octane Avon Descent, an international white water rafting and power boating event. Held every year in August, hundreds of power boaters, mini jet owners, canoeists visit the river to go water rafting along its adrenaline-pumping, 133-kilometre long river course.
If it’s not the season for the famous Avon Descent, you can also go and have a picnic by the river or take a photo walk. Avon features a pedestrian suspension bridge which is also known as the longest in Australia. It spans the whole river! How about that?
If you’re in luck, you’ll probably also spot Northam’s white swan colony!
Fun Fact: Custom Craft Minijets was hailed the winner of this year’s Avon Descent for the Power boating category. Check Out our feature video here. (link to Avon Descent blog post)
Swan River
One of Perth’s most popular tourist attractions, the Swan River flows into the Indian Ocean at Fremantle. With the rivers Avon, Canning, and Helena serving as its three main tributaries.
Not just a sweet spot for mini jet boat racing that’s easily accessible from Perth, there are also multiple walking trails along Swan River.
The Swan River is also the choice spot for different boating clubs and events such as the Western Australia Speed Boat Club.
Lake Dumbleyung
Considered to be the largest open lake in Western Australia’s south west at a stunning 13 km in length, 6.5 km in width and may very well be the reason as to why the “Dumbleyung” town name exists. Derived from the Aboriginal word ‘Dambeling’ meaning large lake or sea, the lake is currently a series of large shallow pools which is a sight to see.
When the lake is full after large weather events, people tend to enjoy some of the most exciting water activities which include skiing, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, and of course, mini jet and power boat racing.
Lake Dumbleyung is also the preferred spot of WA Speed Boat Club and it’s annual Dumbleyung Cup.
Conclusion
And there you have it. These are the three hottest spots in or around Western Australia that you can speed through with your mini jet boat and have an awesome time this summer.
Always remember to bring your Gopros with you as you never know when you’ll capture an adrenaline pumping moment.
So yeah, don’t leave your mini jet boat stranded in the garage. Drop by these sweet waterways and get to blazing trails and make this summer a memorable one.
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