A charity fundraising drive for crocodile tour company Solar Whisper has raised more than $110,000 in a weekend after the business’s boat was swept away by floodwaters early Friday morning.

Company owner David White said he was humbled by the response by people from across the world who follow his social media sites after the GoFundMe page was set up on Friday by good friends Amanda French and Matt Cornish.

“I honestly never expected this at all and really there’s no words I can express that can describe my gratitude,” Mr White said. 

“I am also very fortunate to have such a supportive community here and across the world. 

“I also realise that there are many people worse off than me and in the greater scheme of things my problems do not appear so big. 

“All I can say is thank you.”

Mr White said he was interested in donating any excess funds to charity, but said the boat repairs will cost about $300,000, including replacement solar panels and batteries.

“In the meantime I have to keep the costs of the ticket booth, and very importantly, my staff who rely on me.”  

He said the repairs could take anywhere between two weeks and more than three months before the business could reopen. 

“I am also incredibly lucky that the master boatbuilder Gavin Goodwin is going to give up his holidays to fix the boat, as he is fully booked out,” he said.