29 May 2023
Media Release
OCEAN RAFTING AWARDED IN TOP 20 EXPERIENCES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
Multi award-winning Ocean Rafting has been announced as a 2023 Viator Experience Award winner and one of Australia and New Zealand’s top 20 experiences!
Viator, a Tripadvisor company and one of the world’s leading marketplaces for travel experiences, showcasing 300,000+ worldwide experiences, has shared the top 20 winners of the inaugural Viator Experience Awards for Australia and New Zealand. From stargazing in the Pinnacles Desert to cruising the Milford Sound, there’s something for every kind of traveller looking to explore and experience all that Australia and New Zealand have to offer, including the Whitsundays’ very own Ocean Rafting.
The Viator Experience Awards showcase the world’s top experiences by region, as chosen by Viator’s massive global travel community, ranking the world’s top experiences, tours and activities in 11 regions worldwide, based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings on Viator Travel over a 12-month period from travellers around the world — setting the bar for the best things to do and see!
Owned by locals, Peter and Jan Claxton, Ocean Rafting has been operating in the Whitsundays for 26 years and is acknowledged as the original and most awarded tour operator in the Whitsundays.
“We are very humbled to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s best tourism operators, as awarded by Viator, based on bookings and reviews from our guests. When our guests leave, we hope to send them off with memories of a lifetime, which is a testament to this incredibly beautiful and diverse location which we are fortunate enough to showcase every day to guests from around the world,” said Jan.
“Our team’s dedication to customer care and their passion for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is a testament to all their hard work. It is very rewarding to know that after operating for many years, that we are still ranked as one of Australia’s, and the Whitsundays’, most loved experiences.”
“And importantly, to all our guests who chose to travel with Ocean Rafting. Our guests who took the time to leave us a positive review. Who allowed us to share our backyard, our story, our Great Barrier Reef, our knowledge, our passion, our joy, thank you”, said Jan.
“No matter where you’re from or where you’re going, one thing is clear – the hunger for unforgettable travel experiences has never been greater,” said Adam Lawless, Communications Director, Viator.
“What you do and see while traveling tends to leave a lasting mark. We’re thrilled to have this award program spotlight truly exceptional tours, activities, and excursions from around the world that elevate your travel experience, creating memories you won’t soon forget.”
To see traveller reviews and to book with Ocean Rafting visit https://www.viator.com/en-AU/tours/Airlie-Beach/Rafting-Tour-to-Whitehaven-Beach/d28628-6381RAFTING
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ABOUT VIATOR EXPERIENCE AWARDS 2023
As the leading marketplace for travel experiences, Viator, a Tripadvisor company, showcases 300,000+ worldwide experiences to explore. Read more about Viator Experience Awards 2023: Top 20 for Australia and New Zealand – Viator Experience Awards here: https://www.viator.com/collections/Viator-Experience-Awards-2023-Top-20-for-Australia-and-New-Zealand/c98575?mcid=56757
ABOUT OCEAN RAFTING
Ocean Rafting offers two exciting day tour adventures, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights, with an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, the ultimate access to Hill Inlet and special snorkelling sites, as well as the Fly and Raft package, 60-minute scenic flights, charter options and the Reef Seeker environmental educational program. The fleet of eight semi-rigid inflatable vessels allow guests to experience Ocean Rafting’s signature adrenalin-fuelled ride amongst the beauty of the Whitsundays, while a maximum of 32 passengers allows for a personalised experience in the pleasure of a small group.
With a swag of industry awards over the years, including multiple gold wins at the Australian, Queensland and Whitsunday Tourism Awards, Ocean Rafting is also a Best of Queensland Experience and a Quality Tourism Accredited Business under the national quality tourism framework. Additionally, Ocean Rafting is a 100/100 Best Of Queensland Experience, the recipient of a TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award for being in top 10% of attractions worldwide every year since 2012, and a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner in the Top 1% of Tourism Businesses around the world and Top 10 Experiences in Australia.
With a nod that can only be attributed to its lengthy success in both showcasing and protecting the Great Barrier Reef, Ocean Rafting is also a coveted Ecotourism Australia Hall of Fame member for being continuously Advanced Ecotourism Australia Certified for 20 years or longer and is the only company in the Whitsundays with three Master Reef Guides, who are recognised as the world’s leading reef guides, interpreters and story tellers, in addition to a team made up of Marine Biologists and Eye On the Reef trained Eco Hosts.
For more information visit www.oceanrafting.com.au. For further media information or images contact Tiffany Brett – phone 0417 008 161, email marketing@oceanrafting.com.au.