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The Coral Nurture Program – Whitsundays
Ocean Rafting is excited to have been selected as one of three high-standard tourism operators to be involved in the Whitsundays Coral Nurture Program, a tourism-led coral gardening initiative that will look to assist recovery across reef sites that were heavily affected by Cyclone Debbie. The Coral Nurture Program (www.coralnurtureprogram.org) was established in 2019 as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
01.12.21 – Marine Debris
Protect Paradise! As an Ecotourism Australia ‘Hall of Fame’ and ‘Advanced Eco Certified’ tourism operator, Ocean Rafting is committed to giving back to our stunning Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. While many of our initiatives focus on the protection, conservation and education of our local fringing reefs, our passionate team […]
