Ocean Rafting has once again made waves in the youth and adventure tourism industry, taking home double gold at the 2025 Adventure Tourism Awards held on the Gold Coast.
The Whitsunday-based family owned and operated proudly proclaimed Gold for Best Day Tour/ Activity – Australia & New Zealand and Gold for Eco- Tourism – Australia & New Zealand, celebrating nearly three decades of showcasing the Whitsundays throgh world-class, eco- certified adventure experiences.
Representing the team on the night, Nathan Fleming, Sales and Marketing Captain, and Clementine Atanazio, Marketing and Management, accepted the awards on behalf of the Ocean Rafting crew.
“It’s an incredible honour to be recognised in both the Adventure and eco-Tourism categories,” said Nathan. “Ocean Rafting was founded on passion, innovation and a deep love for showcasing the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef in a way that’s exciting and sustainable. Almost 30 years on, that same energy continues to inspire everything we do- creating unforgettable experiences while protecting the very environment that makes them possible. a huge congratulations to all the other finalists and winners – there are so many amazing day experiences across Australia and New Zealand, and we’re proud to stand alongside them.”
In addition to Ocean Rafting’s success, the Whitsundays region proudly took home Best Adventure Destination – Australia & New Zealand, further highlighting the destination’s reputation as the adventure capital of the Great Barrier Reef.
Ocean Rafting is also a coveted Ecotourism Australia Hall of Fame member for being continuously Advanced Ecotourism Australia Certified for 25 years and longer. Ocean Rafting is also a Green Travel Leader, Climate Action Business and is the only company in the Whitsundays with six Master Reef Guides, who are recognised as the world’s leading reef guides, interpreters and story tellers, in addition to a team made up of Marine Biologists and Eye on the Reef trained Eco Hosts.
Ocean Rafting Airlie Beach offers two exciting day tour adventures, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights, with an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, the ultimate access to Hill Inlet and special snorkelling sites, as well as the Fly Raft package, 60-minute scenic flights, a range of adventure packages, charter options and the Reef Seeker environmental educational program. The fleet of semi-rigid inflatable vessels allow guests to experience Ocean Rafting’s signature adrenalin-fuelled ride amongst the beauty of the Whitsundays, while a maximum of 32 passengers allows for a personalised experience in the pleasure of a small group.
