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Ukuleles on Green IslandJuly 7th, 2010
Tropical Green Island was host to two world-renowned ukulele artist performances and an enthusiastic gathering of the four-stringed instrument’s devotees at Great Adventures ‘ Ukulele Island Gig on Friday 2 July. » Read the full Story
Matilda released back into the wildJune 15th, 2010
After 19 months of rehabilitation, Matilda the Hawksbill sea turtle has been released back into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef at Green Island, and in a first for our region, has been also been fitted with a satellite tracking device. » Read the full Story
Quicksilver supports Paws and ClawsJune 1st, 2010
Many furry four-legged friends at Paws and Claws will benefit from the Quicksilver 10th annual 500 card game with a donation of $1,310. With thanks to 64 enthusiastic players from the tourism industry and friends of tourism having a day of fun and laughs on Quicksilver VIII, they also see it has an opportunity to donate to this worthy local cause. » Read the full Story
They’re Back! It’s Whale Season in the Great Barrier ReefJune 1st, 2010
The first of the humpback whales have been spotted off Queensland’s South East coast and are starting to make their way to their annual “winter break” in the warm waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
Amongst the gentle giants, all eyes will be keenly looking out for Migaloo, the famous albino humpback whale. » Read the full Story
Green Island Ocean Swim date announcedFebruary 19th, 2010
The annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim is set for a big splash on Sunday 26th of September when competitors take on the 1.5km and 3km course in this unique Great Barrier Reef event.
Now in its 5th year, this is the only ocean swim to take place from a Great Barrier Reef island. » Read the full Story
Green Island Beach scoops four Keep Australia Beautiful AwardsDecember 30th, 2009
Through an ongoing dedication to environmental management of its pristine beaches and World Heritage surrounds, Green Island’s beaches have again been recognised amongst the best in Queensland with three regional and one State-wide award in the 2009 Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach Challenge. » Read the full Story
Island Caretaker’s mates experience Green Island ResortNovember 20th, 2009
From Huntington Beach California to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef, Barbie Defeo and her family have embarked on the trip of a lifetime.
Stepping off Great Adventures’ catamaran in Cairns after a two night stay at Green Island Resort » Read the full Story
The Quickest – Mo-Bros on the ReefNovember 10th, 2009
The Quicksilver Group is once again getting hairy and supporting Movember with a concerted effort to raise funds for this important cause. Now in its sixth year Movember has achieved some amazing results by working alongside The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCFA) and beyondblue: the national depression initiative. » Read the full Story
Santa leaps for Christmas CharityOctober 24th, 2009
Santa made a special appearance today, arriving early from the Great Barrier Reef on board his unique reef sleigh to launch the annual Quicksilver Group Christmas Charity Appeal.
Santa, along with some SES helpers, skilfully abseiled down Great Adventures’ Reef Prince catamaran in Trinity Inlet. » Read the full Story
A Tropical Christmas Feast on the ReefOctober 7th, 2009
Forget the White Christmas and spoil yourself with a Green one!
For a Christmas Day with a difference, you can enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch feast on the Great Barrier Reef at beautiful Green Island.
The chefs at Green Island Resort’s Emeralds Restaurant have designed a wonderful buffet lunch menu » Read the full Story