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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 […]
What is Coral?
What is coral? Is it an animal, plant or rock? To the naked eye, it is a bit tricky to tell! But the answer is actually all 3! With over 600 species of coral found on the Great Barrier Reef, a basic understanding of what you are looking at, really helps you appreciate the beauty […]
15.08.20 – Bottlenose Dolphins
Glassy glamour! Another perfect day in the Whitsundays. With next to no wind, crystal clear waters and epic wildlife encounters, there’s nowhere else we’d rather be than right here in Queensland! These bottlenose dolphins casually cruised alongside us today, giving our guests the best seat on the sea! These streamline swimmers can reach speeds of […]
