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Australian Tourism Awards 2024
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 theirSales & Marketing Captain […]
04.02.24 – Turtles and Jellyfish: Feast or Foe?
Turtles’ Fascinating Relationship with Jellyfish: A Delicate Balance of Survival IntroductionTurtles are intriguing creatures that have captivated the imagination of people for centuries. From their graceful movements in the water to their ancient lineage, turtles are truly remarkable. One aspect of their behaviour that often surprises people is their affinity for jellyfish. While it may […]
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 […]
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, […]
Ocean Rafting’s double win at 2022 Queensland Tourism Awards
Whitsunday tour operator, Ocean Rafting, proudly brought home both a gold and silver award at the 37th annual 2022 Queensland Tourism Awards, which was held on the Gold Coast on Friday night at the state’s tourism industry’s night of nights. Winning the gold award for Adventure Tourism and silver for the Major Tour and Transport Operators […]
Ocean Rafting shines like gold with triple win at 2022 Whitsunday Tourism Awards!
The Whitsundays’ original and most awarded tour operator, Ocean Rafting, celebrated a triple win on Saturday night at the glamorous 2022 Whitsunday Tourism Awards, held in front of a stunning sunset at the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Ocean Rafting scored three gongs, taking home the gold award in the Major Tour and Transport Operator and the […]
