Ocean Rafting

Introduction
Ocean Rafting, Queensland Adventure Tourism Winner 2001/2002. The fastest way around the Whitsunday Islands includes exploring Whitehaven Beach, snorkelling pristine reefs and tropical island guided walks.

The focus of Ocean Rafting is on adventure, participation, education, and the natural environment. The starting colour scheme conjures up an air of youthful exuberance appealing to the adventurous and the young at heart. Ocean Rafting is exciting, different and fun.

Ocean Rafting was the first tour company in the Whitsundays to hold ecological accreditation from Ecotourism Association of Australia – an accolade of which we are very proud.

With a cruising speed of over 30 knots, the vessels can explore vast areas of the Whitsundays in one day – but the design of the vessel reduces fuel usage and impact and therefore is more environmentally friendly.

A complement of only 25 guests and 2 crew on each vessel allows personal service including courtesy bus pick up in the morning, individual snorkel lessons, and guided National Park walking trails, Seventy percent of the boats are under shade providing comfort from the hot tropical sun.

Ocean Rafting has built a reputation of consistent customer satisfaction. Our visitors book says it all. The company has two distinctly different tours called The Southern Lights and The Northern Exposure, both of which depart daily from Coral Sea Resort in Airlie Beach.

For more information visit http://www.oceanrafting.com.au

Northern Exposure Tour - $103.00
Visit Whitehaven beach. Join the walk to the look out at Hill Inlet overlooking Whitehaven beach and then enjoy several wonderful snorkelling location at the top end of Hook Island including, Mantaray Bay.

Child (Northern Exposure) - $ 66.00
This is our discount for Children under 14 Years of age.

Southern Lights Tour - $ 103.00
Visit South Whitehaven beach, snorkel at one of our special sites on Border Island and visit the Aboriginal caves at Nara Inlet on Hook Island. All in one day.

Child (Southern Lights) - $ 66.00
This is our discount for Children under 14 Years of age.

The Double Deal - $180.00
Can't decide? - Why not do both and save some money at the same time (requires two days.

Family Package - $310.00
Northern Exposure or Southern Lights - 2 Adults & 2 Children (Under 14 Years).

Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsunday Islands lie close to the Queensland coast in the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

The Cumberlands, or Whitsunday Islands as they are often referred to, are actually two drowned mountain ranges cut off from the mainland by past geographical events.

The magic of these Islands was first recorded by James Cook during his voyage of discovery in the year 1770. The Whitsunday's are called continental Islands and are surrounded by colourful fringing coral reefs pulsating with marine life.

The Great Barrier Reef
Twenty-five nautical miles further northeast is the nearest of the platform reefs that are associated with the Great Barrier Reef. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest structure on earth ever created by living creatures. It is included in the World Heritage list.

Throughout the region the reef structures bar the incursion of huge oceanic swells from the east, rendering the waters behind them smooth in comparison to the open ocean.

The Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest and most complex expanse of living coral reefs, supporting many unique forms of marine life. There are over fifteen hundred species of fish, about four hundred species of coral animals and a host of sponges, anemones, worms, crustaceans, shells, sea stars and so much more.

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's significant turtle breeding grounds to six different species. Whales, dugongs and dolphins are also found in the area.

Humpback whales visit the tranquil Whitsunday waters each year between June and October to give birth to their young. Spectacular displays of breaching and whale sightings are awe-inspiring.

Whitehaven Beach
The most spectacular beach in the Whitsunday's is the world-renowned Whitehaven Beach , Whitsunday Island . It stretches for some three nautical miles up the eastern side of the largest island. It is composed of pure white silica sand and the aboriginal name for it means “Whispering sands”.

Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is the main gateway to the Whitsunday islands and is situated on the mainland. Airlie Beach is a tourist destination in its own right. A variety of accommodation from Five star Resorts to backpacker's and everything in between rubs shoulders with a variety of nightlife and restaurants to choose from.

The Airlie Beach lagoon is surrounded by the Coral Sea and Airlie Beach downtown, making it a central tropical and tranquil place to relax and enjoy a slice of paradise.

To book your adventure or request more information visit http://www.oceanrafting.com.au