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Whitsunday Reef Health Update – August 2020
This post marks the start of Ocean Rafting’s quarterly updates on reef health around the Whitsundays. With our talented crew visiting the reef every day of the year, there is no one better placed to monitor and notice changes on our beautiful section of the Great Barrier Reef. For the first update, we will talk […]
Turtles – The Whitsundays Cruisy Dinosaur
The Great 8 The Great 8 are the Great Barrier Reef’s living icons. The creatures we all want to see! Ranging from reptile to mammals, from little to large, the Great 8 wish list reflects the outstanding diversity of the Reef. Have you always wanted to swim with turtles, or see the magnificent humpback whales […]
28.08.20 – Green Sea Turtle
Guests on a recent Northern Exposure Tour were treated to a snorkel with this snoozy green turtle! Sleeping on the reef, guests onboard our vessel Riptide were able to observe and learn about these amazing creatures on a guided snorkel by one of our Eco-Hosts. When sleeping, turtles can slow their heart rate down, staying […]
OCEAN RAFTING WINS 2020 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE
The Ocean Rafting team is extremely proud to be awarded as a 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award Winner! Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveller feedback, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the […]
What is Coral Bleaching?
One of the most common questions we receive about the Great Barrier Reef is ‘what is coral bleaching?’ In recent years the Great Barrier Reef has been subject to media reports of large scale bleaching events. This article aims to provide you with a coral bleaching 101! Covering what bleaching is, what causes corals to […]
23.08.20 – Cowtail Ray
Cowtail stingrays are regularly sighted on both our Northern Exposure and Southern Lights tour. Seen at snorkel locations around the Whitsundays and daily in the shallows of Hill Inlet these cruisy guys are a hit with all of our guests! The most distinctive characteristic of the Cowtail stingray is the large, flag-like ventral fold on its […]