Ocean Rafting is proud to have secured a funding opportunity as part of the Australian Governments $1 Billion Covid-19 Relief and Recovery Fund to support regions, communities and industry sectors…
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The Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays are home to over 1650 species of fish, over 600 species of coral and 6 of the 7 species of sea turtle. Now,…
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Despite its name, Coral Trout are members of the Serranidae family and not related to trout at all! The Coral Trout gets its common name from its appearance, looking similar…
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Swimming through a school of fish is a snorkelling fantasy for many and this week a lucky few encountered this large school of Yellowtail Barracuda. Identified by its slender body…
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In simple terms, Nudibranchs are just sea slugs, but unlike their terrestrial cousins, they are often found in vibrant colours and are regular described as the jewels of the marine…
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Goanna's - Whitsunday Islands very own beach Dragon! Goanna's are a regular sighting on Ocean Rafting. Both on the Hill Inlet Bushwalk and at the South End of Whitehaven on…
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The Spotted Eagle Ray is a visual stunning species of the Eagle Ray family (Myliobatidea). Dark in colour and covered in white spots or rings its striking pattern is hard…
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THE GREAT 8 The Great 8 are the Great Barrier Reef’s living icons. The creatures we all want to see! Ranging from reptile to mammals, from little to large, the…
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It's that time of year! This week we bring you a festive sighting! The Christmas Tree Worm. Whilst these spectacularly coloured marine creatures are a favourite amongst guests and crew,…
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Ocean Rafting has been involved in another environmental initiative this week in a project named Boats4Corals. The once a year natural phenomenon that is coral spawning occurred this week, with…
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