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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 […]
16.03.23 – Crown of Thorns Starfish
Crown-of-thorns starfish (also known as COTS) are marine invertebrates that feed on coral. They occur naturally on reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific region, and when conditions are right, they can reach plague proportions and devastate hard coral communities. Sighting one on its own is not too much concern as they are native to the reef, but […]
International Women’s Day
EVERY DAY IS WOMEN’S DAY AT OCEAN RAFTING! Did you know that according to the BIMCO/ICS 2021 Seafarer Workforce Report, women represent only 1.2% percent of the international maritime industry? It’s safe to say that as a multi award-winning, high standard Whitsunday marine tourism operator, Ocean Rafting has consistently bucked this trend over the years, […]
