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24.05.23 – Mud Crab
The Mud Crab is throughout Australia. Known for their big claws, mud crabs belong to a group of crabs that have the last pair of legs flattened for swimming. They have a smooth carapace (outer shell). The Magnificant Muddie! A Mud Crab doesn’t grow continuously but results from a series of moults that happen when […]
2023 Best Of Queensland Experience
Ocean Rafting is proud once more to to receive a perfect score of 100/100 as a 2023 Best of Queensland Experience! In recognition of consistently delivering exceptional experiences, ease of booking via online systems, engaging digital presence and consistent excellent reviews, our team are stoked to once again be recognised as an industry leading tourism […]
Celebrating International Day for Women in Maritime
As a multi award-winning, high standard marine operator, Ocean Rafting has been showcasing the Whitsundays for 26 years, always with women at the helm, so to speak, in some shape or form. To celebrate and recognise women in maritime, Ocean Rafting is inviting all ladies to join them for a day out this Thursday on […]
11.04.23 – Soldier Crab
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is home to many different habitats. Ranging from coral reefs, mangroves, islands and beaches the Whitsundays really showcase everything that the GBR has to offer. That’s why this week, we’re showing off Hill Inlets’ famous soldier crabs! These little guys form ‘armies’ during the low tide and with Ocean Rafting’s ultimate access to Hill Inlet, if the […]
09.05.23 – Giant Trevally
Of the large trevally family, the most well-known is the Giant Trevally. It is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region and all across the Great Barrier Reef. They will grow up to 170 cm and weigh at least 35 kg. The giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) is normally a silvery colour with occasional dark spots, but males […]
Ocean Rafting Brings Home Silver at 2022 Australian Tourism Awards
Multi award-winning Whitsunday tour operator, Ocean Rafting, once again achieved national success at the 2022 Australian Tourism Awards in Sydney on Friday night, winning the silver award for Adventure Tourism. After achieving multiple gold, silver and bronze awards on a national level over the years, Ocean Rafting’s success follows recent wins in the same category […]
