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10.07.22 – Mantaray
Winter is here! And so are some of our favourite seasonal visitors! It’s been Manta Madness the last few weeks with almost daily sightings of these gentle giants! The cooler months bring the Reef Mantas to our islands and have provided guests with epic in-water experiences on our Northern Exposure and Southern Lights tour! Here […]
Celebrating NAIDOC Week
Welcome #NAIDOCWeek2022! A chance for all Australians, native and new, to celebrate the rich culture of our First Nation communities, and the achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people alike! Together, we recognise the incredible strength and resilience of these people in carrying forward the oldest continuous living cultures on Earth! Ocean Rafting is proud to […]
04.06.22 – Wobbegong
The wobbegong is the common name given to the 12 species of carpet sharks in the family Orectolobidae. The word wobbegong is believed to come from an Australian Aboriginal language, meaning “shaggy beard”, referring to the growths around the mouth of the shark of the western Pacific. Wobbegongs are well camouflaged with a symmetrical pattern of bold markings which resembles a carpet. Because of this striking pattern, […]
02.05.22 – Giant Triton Snail
The giant triton is a sea snail, with a large, spindle-shaped shell that is usually white and yellow/brown in colour. These snails can reach up to around 2ft, making them one of the largest mollusc species in the world. They are famously known for being able to eat the venomous Crown-of-Thorns Starfish. A giant job […]
Master Reef Guide Masterclass
This week Skippers James and Toby, along with Director Jan were invited to Fitzroy Island for the Master Reef Guide Masterclass and the Tourism Leadership Event. This workshop aimed to bring together Master Reef Guides from across the Reef. Training in “Eyes and Ears” compliance, Reef Health and Impact Survey methodology, turtle nest monitoring and […]
11.02.22 – Humpheaded Maori Wrasse
You’ve seen him before, and you’ll see him again. But we can’t help to continue to share epic shots of our favourite resident George! Check out this epic shot taken by one of our talented eco-hosts Steve on our Northern Exposure Tour this week. This beautiful animal is a guest’s favourite and regarded as one […]
