Accreditations & Memberships

Ocean Rafting is dedicated to preserving the Great Barrier Reef and therefore actively participates and contributes to the following organisations.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park was created to protect & preserve the largest & richest system of coral reefs in the world. It incorporates most of Australia's north-eastern continental shelf, including the Whitsunday islands and their magnificent fringing reefs.

Ocean Rafting visits the marine park on our daily tours and each passenger pays an entry fee which is included in the price of their fare.

Eye On The Reef Program

Ocean Rafting participate in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority study, “Eye on the Reef “ program. This monitoring program is the largest of its kind and relies on a strong relationship between The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, marine tourism operators such as ourselves and the reef research community. It is an ongoing exercise in collecting and documenting marine life, water temperatures and coral health.

Eco Accreditation

Ocean Rafting received Eco Accreditation in 2000 and recently added Climate Change Innovator to our certification.

Whitsunday Charter Boat Industry Association Inc. membership

The WCBIA represents members operating a multi-million dollar charter boat tourism industry within the Whitsunday region of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

The WCBIA Inc is a member of the industry peak body, The Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators (AMPTO).

The WCBIA collaborates with local, state and federal government agencies, as well as other key stakeholders to ensure we as operators produce a high standard of Best Practice principles.