Check out the new Dive and Snorkel Video for the Silver Series where you can explore the beauty of Great Barrier Reef.
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Quicksilver Group News
Silver Series Dive and Snorkel New VideoJuly 2nd, 2009
Green Island Family Fun DayJune 30th, 2009
With sunshine, blues skies and perfect weather, the stage was well set for a perfect day for Great Adventures annual Green Island Family Fun Day on Sunday 28 June.
The Green Island Family Fun Day is a wonderful community event featuring a day of activities designed specifically for families to enjoy together » Read the full Story
Great Adventures Green Island Ocean SwimJune 29th, 2009
The annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim is set for a big splash on Sunday 6 September when competitors take on the 1.5km and 3km course in this unique Great Barrier Reef event.
Now in its fourth year, this is the only swim to take place from a Great Barrier Reef island and in the past years has attracted participants from around the world. » Read the full Story
Quicksilver Cruises New VideoJune 16th, 2009
Check out Quicksilver Cruises New Video, Showcasing Quicksilver’s Outer Reef Cruise and the Great Barrier Reef. » Read the full Story
Minke’s Swim with Silverswift PassengersJune 10th, 2009
A delighted group of snorkellers was in awe as a juvenile Minke approached them at their second snorkel site today.
Silverswift, Quicksilver’s adventure dive and snorkel vessel was moored at Flynn Reef at a spot known as Gordons Bommie. » Read the full Story
Silver Series initiative to help reduce the impact of greenhouse gasesApril 22nd, 2009
Passengers travelling aboard Silver Series’ adventure dive and snorkel vessels, Silversonic and Silverswift, now have the option to assist in reducing the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment.
Quicksilver’s Environment and Compliance Manager Doug Baird said a recent survey of passengers travelling aboard these vessels showed that they would support such an initiative. » Read the full Story
Turtle Rescue in Dixon InletMarch 18th, 2009
Quicksilver has assisted in the rescue of an adult Hawksbill turtle from the mouth of the Dixon Inlet, Port Douglas last Friday.
The turtle was observed by our vessel Silversonic at 9.00am who called to alert our Marine Biologists to assist a turtle near Sugar Wharf that was in difficulty. » Read the full Story
Tourism “Hall of Fame” for the Quicksilver Group 3rd March, 2009
The Quicksilver Group is celebrating being judged Australia’s best tourism operator and a raft of honours awarded at the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards announced in Melbourne on 28 February 2009.
In a wonderful night, the Quicksilver Group won the “Major Tour and Transport Operator” award for the third consecutive year, and in doing so, was admitted into the Australian Tourism “Hall of Fame”. » Read full story
Turtles Hatch on Green Island24th February, 2009
With several turtles recently nesting on Green Island, it was a wonderful sight this week as around 100 young hatchlings, believed to be Green Turtles, emerged from their nests to scramble towards the water’s edge.Some of Green Island Resort’s guests were thrilled to witness the spectacle during the guided evening nature walk.. » Read full story
Climate Action Accreditation for Quicksilver 20th February, 2009
When it comes to choosing an inspiring and eco-friendly holiday, Quicksilver is setting the benchmark for ecotourism experiences and environmental sustainability. Proudly, Quicksilver is one of the first companies to be certified by Ecotourism Australia’s new Climate Action Program and has been certified as a “Climate Action Innovator”. » Read full story
Green Island Cleans up Keep Australia Beautiful Awards 18th November, 2008
Green Island’s beautiful beaches have again been recognised as amongst the best in the Far North with two awards in the annual Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach Challenge – “Cleanest Beach” and the “Resource Recovery Award”. » Read full story
Top Tourism Honours and "Hall of Fame" for the Quicksilver Group 17th November, 2009
It was a night of achievement for the Quicksilver Group at the 2008 Queensland Tourism Awards, being honoured with two prestigious awards, and in recognition of commitment to excellence, admitted to the Queensland Tourism "Hall of Fame". » Read full story