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05.08.20 – Humpback Whales
Whale season is in full flow here in the Whitsundays! With sightings of these gentle giants occurring most days on our Northern Exposure and Southern Lights tour. Guests this week have been treated to a number of sightings including some amazing behaviours such as breaching, tail slapping and fluking as seen in this image below! […]
Maori Wrasse – The Friendliest Fish on the Reef
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 a Maori Wrasse, or see the magnificent […]
29.07.20 – Dolphins
Check out these beautiful dolphins hitching a ride on one of this week’s tours! Effortlessly gliding on our bow wave, our guests were treated with an epic day of wildlife encounters in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park! Snorkelling with turtles… spotting Manta Rays around Hook Island… watching the majestic Humpback Whales breaching… then this! […]
COVID Clean Practicing Business
Since we’ve started operations again, Ocean Rafting is proudly accredited as a COVID Clean Practicing Business. COVID Clean supports businesses in their efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to provide assurance to our guests that these steps are being taken. It is designed to be in compliance with QLD Health directives, and recommended […]
Manta Rays – Our Favourite Plankton Scoopers
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 Manta Rays, or see the magnificent Humpback […]
20.07.20 – Yellowtail Fusilier
The Yellowtail Fusilier (Caesio cuning) is a common bait fish found on the Great Barrier Reef. These beautiful schooling fish get their common name from their colouration. Blue or grey in colour with a vibrant yellow dorsal fin, the Yellowtail Fusilier is a popular sighting on the Reef. They are usually seen swimming in midwater […]
