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South Molle Island
Exploring South Molle Island: A Hidden Gem with Rich Indigenous Heritage Nestled in the heart of Queensland’s Whitsunday Archipelago, South Molle Island stands as a serene escape that blends natural beauty with a deep cultural heritage. While its lush landscapes and pristine beaches are captivating, the island also holds significant Indigenous history that enriches its […]
12.12.23 – Coral Reefs
The Vibrant Underwater Forests: A Deep Dive into Coral Coral, often mistaken as just colourful ocean rocks, plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems. These vibrant underwater organisms are much more complex and fascinating than they might initially appear. They form some of the world’s most productive ecosystems, providing shelter, food, and breeding grounds for […]
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 […]
What is a Fringing Reef?
Ocean Rafting offers a number of amazing products that visit Whitehaven, the number one beach in the world, the incredible Hill Inlet Lookout and of course the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef spans for over 344,400km² along the east coast of Australia, if that’s a bit hard to picture, imagine a football […]
5.11.21 – Coral Spawning
Through October and November, Ocean Rafting teamed up with several local tour operators, Southern Cross University, Australian Institute of Marine Science, Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Reef Catchments in our annual ‘Boats4Corals’ initiative! In the days after the October and November full moon, the Great Barrier Reef comes alive with the annual Coral Spawn, otherwise […]
Cultural Heritage of the Whitsunday Region
The team at Ocean Rafting was this week humbled, and honoured, to welcome one of our beautiful land’s traditional owners, and Ngaro elder, Peter Pryor, to the Rafting family! The beautiful Whitsundays region lies in the Ngaro, Gia/Giya and Juru people’s country, whose history dates back over 10,000 years. There has long been a gap […]
