Ocean Rafting

02/11/2024

HEY SCHOOLIES - LEVEL UP WITH THE G.O.A.T’S SCHOOLIES SPECIAL - $175* including lunch and suit! 🤘🐐

Give your Schoolies celebrations a glow-up with the original high-key experience - Ocean Rafting - that simply gives you life!

Picture you and a boat-load of other Schoolies aboard our slay demon boats taking you to Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef.

LFG! Whether your aura is chill out or flat out, Ocean Rafting will get you to the most ‘Gramable destinations your feed has ever seen!

To book, visit our 'Specials' tab on our website, or click the link in the comments, and use code ‘SCHOOLIES24’ to score the discount! 😜

Schoolies

*Valid for travel between Saturday 16th November 2024 to Sunday 1st December 2024. Must have valid 2024 Schoolies ID/Wristband to receive this special. Standard terms and conditions apply. Refer to brochure or website for further details.

01/11/2024

Where's your weekend taking you?

The World Heritage wonders of the Great Barrier Reef await! For those avid snorkelers, our Northern Exposure tour offers two epic snorkel sites, bushwalking's to check-out the swirling sands of Hill Inlet, and plenty of time for lunch and a swim in Hill Inlet 👌

25/10/2024

For almost three decades, Ocean Rafting has brought a splash of gold to the turquoise waters of the Whitsundays! Now, that gold will glisten a little brighter as Ocean Rafting splashes into the Tourism Whitsundays ‘Hall of Fame’ in the categories of Major Tour & Transport Operator and as the People’s Choice Award winner. 💙

After three consecutive years taking home these top prizes at the Whitsundays Tourism Awards, Ocean Rafting has cemented itself in the history books with the ‘Hall of Fame’ recognition - which is awarded to businesses who take home these awards three years running. 🏅

These recognitions are a testament to the dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism our team bring day-in-day-out, rain or shine! It's a reflection of 28 years of hard-work, innovation and continued passion. It recognises our adaptability to evolve with the times, while remaining true to our core values of giving people epic experiences, in some of the planets most stunning locations!

Our teams unwavering commitment to delivering consistently excellent experiences in the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef is reflected in the Hall of Fame recognition. What’s even better, is the fact that our guests, the community, and peers have spoken honestly, and once again selected Ocean Rafting as their favourite experience.

The People's Choice award has always been special to our team. It reflects the genuine opinions and preferences of everyday people. The award celebrates authenticity - chosen directly by the public without influence - highlighting what truly resonates with the audience, and what they value as their first choice in tourism operators.

Ocean Rafting would like to thank our staff, our partners, our industry partners, our family and friends, and you - the people who after 28 years continue to support us, vote for us, and jump onboard one of our experiences for the ride of their life.

We thank you! 🙏

Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia

24/10/2024

Have you met Celeste? Check out how this rockstar made her way to Ocean Rafting 🤘

🌊MEET YOUR TOUR GUIDE🌊

Meet Celeste Cockram from Ocean Rafting! 🌊✨

Celeste’s passion for the ocean and Whitsundays adventures makes every trip unforgettable. From snorkelling the reef to exploring Whitehaven Beach, she loves sharing these breathtaking experiences with guests.

Star Sign: Leo
Favorite Movie: Wolf of Wall Street
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Holiday Destination: Somewhere new and full of culture
Favorite Music: Soul music & old rock
Favorite Quote: "Live more, fear less."

Discover more about Celeste's journey with Ocean Rafting here: https://tinyurl.com/234p6pf6

20/10/2024

28 years ago today, the Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia first shone gold - as the first two Ocean Rafting boats hit the water!

Now, Ocean Rafting continues to shine gold over these turquoise waters, after taking home several awards at the 2024 Whitsundays Tourism Awards, including:

🥇GOLD & HALL OF FAME - Major Tour & Transport Operator
🏅 WINNER & HALL OF FAME- People's Choice Award
🥈 SILVER - Adventure Tourism Award

These awards are a credit to our incredible team - past and present - who continue to make our business what it is today. Since 1997, we have been privileged to share the wonders of Ngaro Sea Country - the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef - with the world, and now after 28 years, we're proud to remain a family owned and operated local business. With three generations of the Lark and Claxton families at our helm, and hundreds of incredible individuals who have joined our team on this journey over the years, we're proud to be able to continue to take the podium, and raise these awards for all those who have made Ocean Rafting what it is today!

On behalf of the Ocean Rafting family, to our family and friends, loyal agents, supportive industry and government partners, our First Nation friends who allow us to share their Land and Sea Country, our fellow tourism operators and to you, our guests and customers who allow us to continue to do what we love most - we thank you!

These awards are for you, as much as they're for us, so cheers to us, and cheers to you! 🥂

We would also like to thank Tourism Whitsundays for facilitating these awards - at Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef - and their continued support for our industry, and the Whitsundays region. We'd also like to congratulate our fellow operators and local businesses for their much deserved recognitions and awards.

19/10/2024

A massive thankyou to Tourism Whitsundays, our incredible industry and government partners, our team, family and friends, and most importantly - our wonderful guests - who allow us to do what we do!

A massive thankyou to those who helped us be awarded as the winner of the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Whitsundays Tourism Awards! 🏅

The WINNER of the People's Choice Award - Experience goes to Ocean Rafting 🎉 🎊 🏆

19/10/2024

Stoked to take out GOLD in Major Tour & Transport Operators at the 2024 Whitsundays Tourism Awards! 🥇

19/10/2024

Would you take a flight over the Great Barrier Reef?

The Great Barrier Reef it over 344,000 square kilometers, so the best way to experience this World Heritage wonder, is to get a little high! 👌

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14/10/2024

Okay Monday, it's always been a bitter-sweet relationship... but keep serving up these little slices of perfection, and things will be all sweet! 💙

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10/10/2024

Welcome to our world of pure imagination!

From above, the Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia takes on a new dimension. Soar over the swirling sands of Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach - then jump aboard our multi-award winning tours to walk amongst the paradise you flew above that morning! 👌

10/10/2024

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

Ocean Rafting is stoked to announce we've once again been nominated for the 2024 Adventure Tourism Awards! 🤙

We're nominated for the following categories:

🚤 Best Day Tour/Activity - Australia & New Zealand

🪸 Eco-tourism Award - Australia & New Zealand

As the ultimate Whitsundays adventure tourism experience, we're asking for a quick favour - a minute of your time to vote for Ocean Rafting!

To our family and friends, loyal agents, local legends, partners and our wonderful guests who have jumped aboard a Rafting boat - or those who just like to follow our journey - we need your vote!

Click the link below to vote. For the vote to be valid, you must verify your vote via an email sent to you!

Vote via the link here - https://adventurequeenslandawards.us.launchpad6.com/2024

Thanks in advance for all of your continued support, and can't wait to welcome you aboard for a lap around our pristine Whitsundays backyard! 💙

Voting closes 29th October!

03/10/2024

When the plug gets pulled out in the swirling sands of Hill Inlet! 💧

Whether it's high tide or low tide, the swirling sands of Hill Inlet offers an ever-changing view of wonder. These patterns are formed by the changing tides which offer visitors a different view, every time you visit Whitehaven Beach - as the saying goes, "no two photos of Hill Inlet are ever the same"!

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26/09/2024

Great Things are Happening here at Ocean Rafting 🤿🪸

For us, showcasing the Great Barrier Reef is not enough - we must be proactive to protect this World Heritage wonder, and to share its' stories.

Ocean Rafting is proud to support an incredible team of Master Reef Guides. These Guides are leaders in their field, and have been expertly trained by industry and government professionals in interpretation, story-telling, the biology and science of the Great Barrier Reef, and much more! These individuals share their passion and expertise with our guests to ensure they not only have a great day on and under the water, but leave with an understanding of what's happening on the Reef, and what they can do to better protect this World Heritage wonder.

Check out our website to see what other Great Things we're up to on the Great Barrier Reef! 👌

Visit Queensland, Australia

25/09/2024

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

Ocean Rafting is stoked to announce we've once again been nominated for the 2024 Adventure Tourism Awards! 🤙

We're nominated for the following categories:

🚤 Best Day Tour/Activity - Australia & New Zealand

🪸 Eco-tourism Award - Australia & New Zealand

As the ultimate Whitsundays adventure tourism experience, we're asking for a quick favour - a minute of your time to vote for Ocean Rafting!

To our family and friends, loyal agents, local legends, partners and our wonderful guests who have jumped aboard a Rafting boat - or those who just like to follow our journey - we need your vote!

Click the link below to vote. For the vote to be valid, you must verify your vote via an email sent to you!

Vote here - www.adventurequeenslandawards.us.launchpad6.com/2024

Thanks in advance for all of your continued support, and can't wait to welcome you aboard for a lap around our pristine Whitsundays backyard! 💙

Voting closes 29th September!

21/09/2024

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

Ocean Rafting is stoked to announce we've once again been nominated for the 2024 Adventure Tourism Awards! 🤙

We're nominated for the following categories:

🚤 Best Day Tour/Activity - Australia & New Zealand

🪸 Eco-tourism Award - Australia & New Zealand

As the ultimate Whitsundays adventure tourism experience, we're asking for a quick favour - a minute of your time to vote for Ocean Rafting!

To our family and friends, loyal agents, local legends, partners and our wonderful guests who have jumped aboard a Rafting boat - or those who just like to follow our journey - we need your vote!

For the vote to be valid, you must verify your vote via an email sent to you! Vote here https://www.adventuretourismawards.com.au/vote-now/

Thanks in advance for all of your continued support, and can't wait to welcome you aboard for a lap around our pristine Whitsundays backyard! 💙

Voting closes 29th September!

18/09/2024

Great Things are Happening here on Ngaro Country 🤿🪸

For us, showcasing the Great Barrier Reef is not enough - we must be work to protect this special place, share it's stories, and learn from those who have forever cared for this Land and Sea Country.

Ocean Rafting is proud to walk side by side with the local Ngaro Traditional Owners, to learn their stories, their cultures, their Lore, and and their connection, as the first custodians of the Land and Sea Country of the Whitsundays and local Reefs.

Thanks to our friends at Cultural Experiences - Whitsundays for sharing your knowledge and connection with our team!

Check out our website to see what other Great Things we're up to on the Great Barrier Reef! 👌

Queensland, Australia

16/09/2024

It's 100 days until Christmas! That's kinda scary... 🎅

So it's time to start planning your end of year celebrations. Whether it's an end of year family get-together, a Christmas break-up party for your business, or just need any old excuse to let your hair-down - Ocean Rafting has an epic adventure ready for you! 🎉

Our private charters are fully customisable to give you what you want out of your Ocean Rafting adventure.

A day on Whitehaven Beach playing beach-cricket and having a drink? We've got you! 🏖

A day exploring our tropical islands and fringing reefs? No worries! 🪸

A bit of everything, for any age? Easy done! 👌

So give your team, family or friends an end of year celebration to remember, and allow us to do it all for you! Check out our private charters section on our website to start planning your and adventure today!

15/09/2024

WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

Ocean Rafting is stoked to announce we've once again been nominated for the 2024 Adventure Tourism Awards! 🤙

We're nominated for the following categories:

🚤 Best Day Tour/Activity - Australia & New Zealand

🪸 Eco-tourism Award - Australia & New Zealand

As the ultimate Whitsundays adventure tourism experience, we're asking for a quick favour - a minute of your time to vote for Ocean Rafting!

To our family and friends, loyal agents, local legends, partners and our wonderful guests who have jumped aboard a Rafting boat - or those who just like to follow our journey - we need your vote!

Click the link below to vote. For the vote to be valid, you must verify your vote via an email sent to you!

Vote here -https://www.adventuretourismawards.com.au/vote-now/

Thanks in advance for all of your continued support, and can't wait to welcome you aboard for a lap around our pristine Whitsundays backyard! 💙

Voting closes 29th October 2024!

11/09/2024

Great Things are Happening here at Ocean Rafting 🤿🪸

For us, showcasing the Great Barrier Reef is not enough - we must be proactive to protect this World Heritage wonder.

Ocean Rafting is proud to support in the control of coral eating predators - such as Crown-of-thorn starfish and drupella snails. These native species have the power to decimate local reef systems when their numbers get out of control. While we don't want to completely remove these individuals, when things get out of balance, it's important to intervene to ensure we can preserve the balance in these precious fringing reef ecosystems.

Check out our website to see what other Great Things we're up to on the Great Barrier Reef! 👌

08/09/2024

Great Things are Happening here at Ocean Rafting 🤿🪸

For us, showcasing the Great Barrier Reef is not enough - we must lead the way to protect this World Heritage wonder.

Ocean Rafting is proud to lead the way in eco-tourism, and remains committed to doing out bit, to ensure this magnificent ecosystem is protected for future generations.

Monitoring is just one way our passionate team care for our patch. By engaging in Eye on the Reef surveys, we can feed real-time data back to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to help inform management and incidence response.

Check out our website to see what other Great Things we're up to on the Great Barrier Reef! 👌

Visit Queensland, Australia

03/09/2024

Is this the ? 🪸

We often get asked if we visit the Great Barrier Reef... and the answer is a big yes! The Reef stretches from the tip of Cape York in the north, to Lady Elliot Island off Bundaberg in the south. The World Heritage area of the Reef covers the edge of the continental shelf on the outer Reef, right up to the coastal mangrove ecosystems. Amongst the , we are fortunate to visit the inshore fringing reef systems. These ecosystems offer both hard coral structure and vibrant soft corals and host incredible diversity of wildlife.

So while you visit the Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia, come and experience the Great Barrier Reef with our passionate and expert crew! ✌

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26/08/2024

Happy International Dog Day from our pack of paw-feet pooches! 🐕

Even though everyday is dog-day in our world, here's a few shots of our furry friends getting in the Rafting spirit 💙

26/08/2024

LAST CHANCE TO VOTE! 🏆

The 2024 Tourism Whitsundays 'People's Choice Awards' are open for voting, and we need your help! To our wonderful guests, supportive family and friends, loyal agents, fellow operators and everyone in between, we ask for 25 seconds of your time! 🤙

These awards are voted by you! So if you've been fortunate enough to have experienced the Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia and with our awesome crew, then please cast your vote.

To vote, simply follow this link - http://bit.ly/3X5o3Bk ❤️ While you're there, don't forget to vote for your favourite local accomodation too.

On behalf of the team at Ocean Rafting, we appreciate your time, and continued support 🙌

21/08/2024

We need your vote!

If you've even jumped on board for an Ocean Rafting adventure, or just like the way we look or the colour of our cute little boats - we need 30 seconds of your time (pretty please)!

The 2024 Whitsundays Tourism Awards voting for the People's Choice Awards is open now. For

Click this link - http://bit.ly/3X5o3Bk - select 'Ocean Rafting' and your favourite local accomodation and hit 'Next' - that's it!

On behalf of the team at Ocean Rafting, we appreciate your time, and continued support 🙌

Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia

20/08/2024

Got a minute? Of course you do, you're doom-scrolling the depths of social media!

The Whitsundays Tourism Awards is coming up and we need your vote! The People's Choice Awards recognise our regions favourite adventures, as voted by you!

If you're lucky enough to have stepped aboard an Ocean Rafting adventure, or just like the way we look, then follow the link below and cast your vote! 🤙

Click this link - http://bit.ly/3X5o3Bk - select 'Ocean Rafting' and your favourite local accomodation and hit 'Next' - that's it!

Visit Whitsundays, Queensland, Australia