A Daintree tour guide is calling for a change of rules surrounding jetski use in crocodile inhabited waterways before someone gets hurt following an increase in the watersport.

Tour guide, David White, from Solar Whisper Crocodile and Wildlife Cruises, spotted six jetskis zooming along the Daintree River over the weekend close to nesting crocodiles and said it is an accident waiting to happen.

“It is legal, they are permitted to be on the river, but I think we need to change the rules, I don’t think it is a suitable activity for the Daintree River,” he said.

“It’s dangerous, there are lots of logs floating in the river at the moment, if one of the people hit a log and fall off, a croc could be there and that could end horribly.

It comes after a Cairns man was killed by a crocodile while fishing in a 2.5-metre yacht tender at Hinchinbrook Island, south of Cairns last week, along with two other non-fatal crocodile attacks in Far North Queensland in the past month.

Mr White believes a crocodile attack in the Daintree would be devastating for local tourism.

“That would be horrible for a tourist to witness.

“And the crocodile would be blamed and labelled a problem croc and removed.

“Removing crocs does not make it safer it just creates a false sense of security as another one will come along and take its spot.”

Mr White said it all comes down to education.

“Crocs have been in the news lately as there has been a number of attacks.

“Croc attacks can be avoided with education. Educating people how to stay safe in croc country.

“Very small boats or jet skis shouldn’t be in crocodile waters. I have nothing against jet skiers but there is a time and a place for them.

“In the ocean or Lake Tinaroo is fine but not in the Marine Park in a crocodile’s natural habitat,” he said.

However, the jetski enthusiasts behind the weekend trip have defended themselves.

Member of the Far North Queensland JetSki Club, Colin Lawson, said the outcry had been an overreaction and the group were very experienced Jetskiers and knew how to conduct themselves safely in crocodile waters.

The group were on an organised weekend adventure trip from Yorkeys Knob to Cooktown, travelling 160km each way along the coast and stopping at the Barron, Daintree, and Endeavour Rivers along the way.

“I understand people’s concerns about the environment but they are unfounded,” Mr Lawson said.

“What we did is not unsafe; there is risk involved yes, but we are well aware of the risks and are experienced.”

Mr Lawson said when they go into the rivers they assess the area and make sure everyone understands the safety aspects and remains sensible.

“We keep an eye out for submerged or floating logs.

“We also have an on-land support vehicle carrying supplies, and a support vessel following.

“Modern jetskis are as big as a small boat, which are allowed to be there. They also have breaks which boats don’t and are far more manoeuvrable.

“There's never been an incident of a person being attacked on a jetski.

“Anywhere you operate the jetski in or near the coast you have to be aware.

“This is what we do; we are adventurers who know how to operate the ski safety with respect to the environment we are in.

“We have the legal right to be there and we don’t want that taken away based on people’s opinion, not fact,” he said.