 QUICKSILVER SIGHTSEEING CRUISE, QUEEN VICTORIA GRACES PORT DOUGLAS |
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3rd March 2008: For the second consecutive year, the Quicksilver Group is proud to have been awarded the honour of the being the nation’s “Major Tour and Transport Operator” announced at the Australian Tourism Awards in Canberra on 29 February. The Australian Tourism Awards promote excellence in tourism..... Read Full Story  |
| QUICKSILVER SIGHTSEEING CRUISE, QUEEN VICTORIA GRACES PORT DOUGLAS |
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29th February 2008: It was a breathtaking sight as one of the world’s newest and most luxurious cruise liners, the Queen Victoria, graced our shores off Port Douglas during her historic maiden world cruise.
To celebrate the occasion, Quicksilver's sightseeing cruise was a wonderful community event with around 250 locals...... Read Full Story |
| RARE SIGHTING OF AN ENDANGERED SEI WHALE AT AGINCOURT REEF |
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January 2008: Guests aboard the Port Douglas-based dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic were recently witness to a rare sighting of what is believed to be a Sei Whale at Agincourt Reef.
The whale was first spotted about 200 metres from Silversonic in the channel between Agincourt 2B and Agincourt 2A where passengers were able to catch a glimpse of the rare whale...... Read Full Story |
| CHRISTMAS CHARITY APPEAL A HUGE SUCCESS - December 14th, 2007: |
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Four local charities have received a huge boost from the annual Quicksilver Group Christmas Charity Appeal, thanks to the generosity of the region’s tourism industry. Representative from the charities, St Vincent de Paul, Lifeline, The Salvation Army and the Douglas Shire Community were on hand to receive the mountain of donations today..... Read Full Story |
| AUSTRALIAN TRAVEL & TOURISM AWARDS "WINNERS CIRCLE" - November 16, 2007: |
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Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef has been named Queensland’s Friendliest Beach at the annual Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach Challenge awards.Green Island was awarded the Tourism Queensland Friendliest Beach Award in recognition of the importance of visitor hospitality and safety. ...... Read Full Story |
| QUICKSILVER GROUP QUEENSLAND TOURISM HONOURS - November 12, 2007: |
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For the second consecutive year, Tropical North Queensland’s Quicksilver Group has been acknowledged at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards as the State’s “Major Tour and Transport Operator”. ..... Read Full Story |
| CHRISTMAS DAY FEAST ON THE REEF! - October 17, 2007: |
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Celebrate Christmas Day Tropical North Queensland style on beautiful Green Island with a delicious buffet lunch at Green Island Resort’s award winning Emeralds Restaurantt..... Read Full Story |
| NEW COURSE RECORDS SET AT GREEN ISLAND OCEAN SWIM - October 17, 2007: |
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On a beautiful Tropical North Queensland day, new course records were set at the annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim as 75 swimmers took on the 1.5km and 3km swims in this unique Great Barrier Reef event..... Read Full Story |
| BRAITH ANASTA ON QUICKSILVER - September 24, 2007: |
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Braith Anasta who plays in the NRL for the Sydney Roosters and New South Wales State of Origin representative enjoyed a vist to the Great Barrier Reef recently.... Read Full Story |
| SILVERSONIC SEES MIGALOO - July 17, 2007: |
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Migaloo was sighted by Silversonic swimming north of Undine Cay at 9.30am this morning.The extremely delighted passengers and crew on Silversonic cruise were in awe of the rarely seen white humpback whale, Migaloo. .... Read Full Story |
| GREEN ISLAND FAMILY DAY - July 17, 2007: |
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Beautiful Tropical North Queensland weather, pirate’s treasure, an entertaining volleyball competition, island fun and whales! It was a day full of fun and adventure on Green Island for the annual Great Adventures Green Island Family Day.... Read Full Story |
| GET SET FOR A WHALE OF A TIME! - July 10, 2007: |
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They’re here! The gentle giants of the ocean are now gracing our waters and what a sight they are! The commonly sighted species, the dwarf minke and humpback whales, are now being sighted offshore from Cairns and Port Douglas, delighting all those lucky to see them at play.... Read Full Story |
| PRO DIVE CAIRNS CELEBRATE
90,000th PADI Certification - June 27, 2007: |
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In an amazing
achievement rarely attained in the global
dive industry, Pro Dive Cairns passed
another industry milestone on Sunday 24
June when they issued their 90,000th PADI
dive certification to English tourist, Ian
Davies. ... Read Full Story |
| BIO BITS: SEA CUCUMBERS # 2 - June 1, 2007: |
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I recently received the fantastic photo below of an animal that took me a little while to identify – I’d seen it before, but couldn’t quite place it. After a little searching, I managed to find it. The scientific name is Glaucus atlanticus, or the blue sea slug (“Glaucus” means colour of the sea) ... Read Full Story |
| GREEN ISLAND EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA - April 7, 2007: |
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It was buried treasure in the form of Easter hunt eggs that awaited almost 200 enthusiastic children joining in Great Adventures Easter Eggstravaganza on the soft sands of Green Island this Easter Sunday.To the delight of children and parents alike, the eggs were discovered in record time with chocolate rewards and prizes awaiting
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| BIO BITS: SURGEONFISH OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF |
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Surgeonfish (or Tangs) are found throughout the world’s temperate and tropical oceans, and there are approximately 80 species, many of which are found on the Great Barrier Reef. The body is basically flat, and oval in shape, with a small mouth for grazing on algae (although some feed on zooplankton).
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| QE2 VISITS THE TNQ REGION - Feruary 26, 2007: |
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Around 400 Cairns locals had a rare opportunity to see the legendary cruise liner, Queen Elizabeth 2, up close when she dropped anchor off the coast of Yorkey’s Knob on Monday 26 February.The early morning Great Adventures sightseeing cruise proved very popular with two vessels booked to see the majestic 293.5 metre ship
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| QUICKSILVER LAUNCHES 'DIVE GBR' - January 20, 2007: |
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Cairns, QLD --
The Quicksilver Group welcomes you to Diving Great Barrier Reef (Dive GBR).
Through Dive GBR the Quicksilver Group can offer you the most comprehensive range of diving experiences. Design, plan and book your Great Barrier Reef dive adventure online, all in one simple booking. If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we can refer you to the option best suited to you ... Visit Dive GBR website |
| FIRST GREAT BARRIER REEF TRAVEL SHOP OPENS IN CHINA! - January 18, 2007: |
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The Quicksilver Group of Companies, in conjunction with leading Chinese travel group GZL International Travel Service, has opened the first Great Barrier Reef travel agent sales shop in the southern China province of Guangzhou.With the aim to promote Australia’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, The Great Barrier Reef shop, was officially opened on January 12, 2007 ... Read Full Story |
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| HIGH FIVES FROM NBA's BOGUT ! - September 9, 2006: |
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At seven-feet tall and 112 kilograms, Australia’s Andrew Bogut is used to standing out in the crowd, just like when he was chosen as the number one NBA draft pick in 2005. It’s no surprise he selected Quicksilver as the very best cruise to the Outer Barrier Reef while in Tropical North Queensland last week. On a well earned break from Boomers (Australian men’s basketball team) duty, Bogut and friends ... Read Full Story |
| COXY'S BIG GREAT BARRIER REEF BREAK ! - September 1, 2006: |
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Jeff Cox is living a big life, made even bigger after a trip on Quicksilver. Affectionately known as “Coxy”, he is one of Melbourne’s top TV presenters on “Coxy’s Big Break” and his passion for Tropical North Queensland recently brought Coxy and his TV crew to the region to enjoy the benefits of the tropics in winter and show to his Victorian viewers.
“Quicksilver is the absolute jewel in getting people to the Great Barrier Reef,” said ... Read Full Story |
| QUICKSILVER HAILS A LONDON CAB ! - August 24, 2006: |
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News release, 24August '06 Pt Douglas, QLD -- Quicksilver Cruises are cruising the streets of London on four wheels. In conjunction with Tourism Queensland, a London cab fully covered in Quicksilver, Great Barrier Reef images is a mobile billboard travelling the streets of London. An excellent way to receive limitless exposure and the bright colours radiate to attract attention and to highlight the wonders
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| VARIETY BASH HEADS TO THE REEF ! - August 21, 2006: |
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News release, 21August '06 Pt Douglas, QLD -- The start of this year’s Cairns to Birdsville Variety Bash took a detour to the Great Barrier Reef as they passed through Port Douglas today. Although they were without their decorated cars over 400 variety club participants arrived on the Quicksilver boat nearly as colourful as the reef itself. To add to the festive atmosphere, the Quicksilver Group of Companies donated $6000
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| GREAT ADVENTURES GREEN ISLAND OCEANSWIM 2006 ! - August 18, 2006: |
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News release,18 August '06 Cairns, QLD -- The inaugural Great Adventures Green Island OCEAN SWIM 2006 . Race Information - 1.5km and 3km Swims, Open to swimmers 12 years and over. The swims will take place on the leeward side of the island, start Time 11 am. Nipper/Beginners swim will take place on a course parallel to the beach following the 3km race. Registration is on the day and free. Prizes will ... Read Full Story |
| CRUSTACEANS OF THE GREAT BARRIER REEF - Aug 14, 2006: |
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News release - Reef Bioseach, Pt Douglas , QLD -- Crustaceans are a very important group of animals on the Great Barrier Reef. The family includes prawns, shrimps, crabs and crayfish.Crustaceans are defined by having a body covered with a protective shell composed of a horny substance called chiton. This material acts as an external skeleton and is very strong. To enable mobility, the shell has many divisions ... Read Full Story |
| WHALE OF A TIME ON SONIC ... August 1, 2006: |
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News release, 1 August '06 Pt Douglas, QLD -- Whales delighted passengers and crew on board Silversonic (Silver Series - Day Dive and Snorkel) from Port Douglas as they played and swam around the boat. Humpback whales are common at this time of the year and the Quicksilver vessels often encounter these magnificent animals while traveling to or home from the reef ... Read Full Story |
| QUEENSLAND BULLS - July 24, 2006: |
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News release, 24 July '06 Pt Douglas, QLD -- After a week of top notch cricket during the Top End Series, players from the Queensland Bulls were served up the perfect one-day match of fun with a trip to the Outer Barrier Reef onboard Quicksilver. With no bowling, batting or wickets to think about, each player was happy to catch some sunshine and see the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef
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| SWASHBUCKLING GREEN ISLAND DAY ! - July 16, 2006: |
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Cairns, QLD -- It was a day of swashbuckling fun on Green Island for the annual Great Adventures Family Day. Fantastic discounted fares, pirates, a beach BBQ and fun activities for the whole family were the order of the day for this great community event. The very groovy reggae band by the pool bar set the atmosphere and with a Pirate’s theme, the kids were thrilled with the adventurous Treasure Hunt ... Read Full Story |
| QUICKSILVER LOVES A CARNIVALE ! - July 15, 2006: |
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It was a vibrant festival of colour, fun and energy at the Port Douglas Reef and Rainforest Carnivale, and once again, Quicksilver was a proud supporter of this annual celebration of life in the tropics. The opening night of Carnivale launched with a rhythmic street parade and the Quicksilver crew were dazzling aboard their Mardi Gras themed float. “It was an amazing night of Rio and Mardi Gras ... Read Full Story |
| MIGALOO SIGHTED ! - July 15, 2006: |
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Migaloo was sighted by Quicksilver's sister company (Great Adventures) swimming north off Green Island. The delighted passengers and crew on Great Adventures Outer Barrier Reef and Green Island Cruise were in awe of the rarely seen white humpback whale, Migaloo. Migaloo was 200 metres off Green Island at the marker entrance to the island and spent 20 minutes
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| F1 DRIVERS PITSTOP ON GREEN ISLAND ! - July 14, 2006: |
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A long, relaxing stop on Green Island was a welcome change for two of Team Australia’s top race car drivers. Indy-car drivers, Will Power and Andy Tagliani, along with “Miss Indy” Janeye Cooper, all boarded the Great Adventures fast catamaran on Friday, 14 July and were for once passengers during their day of fun. “It was really beautiful on Green Island,” said Tagliani who lives in Las Vegas, Nevada ... Read Full Story |
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