Quicksilver Group News
News for July, 2009
Quicksilver Group leads the way with Environmental SustainabilityJuly 30th, 2009
The Quicksilver Group has achieved another benchmark in environmentally sustainable practices with the introduction of biodiesel fuel on its fleet of coaches.
Initially introduced onto two coaches, a 53 and 57 seater, this cleaner, non-toxic and biodegradable fuel will be rolled out to our fleet of 10 coaches » Read the full Story
Green Island – Go Bush on an IslandJuly 27th, 2009
Green Island was named by the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) as one of the top 10 Bushwalks in Queensland and with a circumference of just 1.6 km, Green Island is home to over 120 species of plants, including a mixture of coastal and rainforest plants. » Read the full Story
“Best Job in the World” winner experiences Green Island ResortJuly 22nd, 2009
The winner of the “Best Job in the World”, Ben Southall has spent an action-packed few days on Green Island and the eco-sensitive Green Island Resort, 27 km offshore from Cairns.
From working as an Aussie lifeguard to working behind the scenes of a luxury eco resort, “multi-skilling” would be one way to describe Ben’s activities on Green Island » Read the full Story
Silversonic in the swim with MinkesJuly 16th, 2009
This friendly minke whale joined Silversonic at the Nursery Bommie site at Agincourt Reef. All passengers were thrilled to be able to enter the water as the minke playfully swam between the boat and the bommie.
Great Adventures community event supports Animal CharitiesJuly 15th, 2009
Two local animal welfare charities have received some much needed funds thanks to 96 enthusiastic volleyballers at the recent Great Adventures Green Island Family Day.
The beach volleyball challenge with 16 competing teams is the main event at the annual Family Day and raised $1444 » Read the full Story
Humpback Whale encounter for Silversonic PassengersJuly 13th, 2009
Passengers aboard Quicksilver’s dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic got an up close and personal encounter with an inquisitive juvenile humpback whale on Friday (10 July).
Estimated to be around 5 metres in length, the humpback approached the stationary vessel emerging at the bow while thrilled passengers watched on in awe. » Read the full Story
Great Adventures Green Island New VideoJuly 9th, 2009
Check out the new Green Island Video. Experience Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures.
Green Island Resort New VideoJuly 8th, 2009
Check out the new Green Island Resort Video. Experience Green Island Resort, luxury on the Great Barrier Reef.
Wavedancer Sailing Low Isles New VideoJuly 6th, 2009
Take a peak at the new Wavedancer video. Discover Low Isles an idyllic coral island on the Great Barrier Reef.
Silver Series Dive and Snorkel New VideoJuly 2nd, 2009
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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