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Bob Norman 95 years old with Social Visitor Mia Lacy

Bob Norman 95 years old with Social Visitor Mia Lacy

Through his eyes, Bob Horman’s seen most of the wonders of the world in his 95 years, but he had yet to see the one at his doorstep.
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A feast of events with something for everyone heading our way!

A feast of events with something for everyone heading our way!

From elite sporting pursuits to community events and family fun, the Quicksilver Group is delighted to be supporting a raft wonderful ways to experience and enjoy our unique World Heritage reef and rainforest environment.

We hope you can join us to celebrate this wonderful calendar of events.
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Quicksilver Group is Queensland’s Best Major Tour and Transport Operator!

Quicksilver Group is Queensland’s Best Major Tour and Transport Operator!

It’s been a time to celebrate for the Quicksilver Group! It was a wonderful night of recognition at the prestigious 2012 Queensland Tourism Awards in being named the State’s Best “Major Tour and Transport Operator”, announced in Brisbane on 23 November.
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When Two Aussie Icons Meet – The Melbourne Cup goes for a dive on the Great Barrier Reef!

When Two Aussie Icons Meet – The Melbourne Cup goes for a dive on the Great Barrier Reef!

At part of the official Emirates Melbourne Cup tour in the lead up to the “Race that stops the Nation”, Quicksilver was very pleased to be able to assist with this year’s tour to our region bringing two great Australian icons together – The Great Barrier Reef and The Melbourne Cup. » Read the full Story

Finding Nemo in 3D Competition – at the movies and the Reef!

Finding Nemo in 3D Competition – at the movies and the Reef!

Quicksilver and Great Adventures are thrilled to be providing the opportunity for two families to meet our most famous reef inhabitant, Nemo! » Read the full Story

Awesome whale sightings

Awesome whale sightings

What a bonus it has been for passengers travelling to the Outer Reef this month with whale sightings and many putting on awesome acrobatic displays too! » Read the full Story

Quicksilver swaps Fins for Pedal Power

Quicksilver swaps Fins for Pedal Power

Quicksilver is continuing to spread its Eco message by sponsoring a brightly coloured, fun and engaging Eco Cab, designed to look like an underwater observatory, as it transports locals and tourists around the streets of Port Douglas. » Read the full Story

Quicksilver Again looks to the next Generation

Back row: Hanna Burrows, Tony Baker MD Quicksilver Group, Rebecca Coxon, Lara Wickenton  Front row: James Baker, Sam Kramer, Joshua Goldsmith

Quicksilver Connections scholarship program for employees, now in it’s second year will see six additional employees children being assisted as they begin in full time study for University bachelor degrees. » Read the full Story

Quicksilver Cruises Is Up to The Challenge

Pictured are Jack Punshon, Josh White, Steffie Krause, Paul Crottie, Karla Meekings and Nicole Richardson ( front ).

Congratulations to the fantastic Quicksilver Cruises team on a wonderful effort in the inaugural XVenture Corporate Challenge Cairns. » Read the full Story

BBC Great Barrier Reef Documentary – Showcasing the amazing Great Barrier Reef

BBC Great Barrier Reef Documentary – Showcasing the amazing Great Barrier Reef

“With the UK market having access to the Great Barrier Reef BBC documentary on DVD and Blu-ray so soon after screening on TV is fantastic as they are keen travellers to Cairns and Port Douglas. » Read the full Story