Ocean Rafting joined the nation’s best in the beautiful Adelaide and is beyond thrilled to be taking home a Bronze in the “Major Tour & Transport Operator” category in the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.
Peter and Jan Claxton, the proud owners of Ocean Rafting for 28 years, along with Nathan their
Sales & Marketing Captain of 13 years, were overjoyed to represent the family-owned business at
the awards ceremony in Adelaide. Their heartfelt gratitude went to their passionate team, dedicated
family members, and loyal guests, whose support has been pivotal to their ongoing success.
Peter shared, “A huge thank you to all our team, both past and present, who share our passion for
tourism and showcasing natures wonders. We are proud to continue stepping onto the podium and
winning awards like this for all those who have made Ocean Rafting what it is today”.
“Additionally, I would like to thank all our guests who have enjoyed a day out, whether that be on the
water or in the air, in the last 28 years of operations”, said Pete
Jan added, “These awards are for our team, as much as they’re for us, so cheers to us, and cheers
to the team”.
Three generations of family and almost three decades as one of the Whitsundays’ most loved on-water experiences, Ocean Rafting’s mission is still to treat every day as if it was the one and only day their guests will experience Ocean Rafting and the Whitsundays’; and this has attributed to the company’s long-term success and thriving growth over the years.
The team would also like to thank Australian Tourism Awards for facilitating these awards and their continued support for our industry. Additionally, we would like to raise our glasses to all the fellow operators and local businesses for their much-deserved recognition and awards.
