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 For the second consecutive year, the Quicksilver Group is proud to have been awarded the honour of 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 and are recognised as the pinnacle of achievement in Australia’s tourism industry.
 “This is wonderful recognition of the professionalism and continued dedication of our teams in delivering a high standard of service across a range of Great Barrier Reef touring options,” Quicksilver Group Managing Director, Tony Baker said.
Pictured above are some Port Douglas based crew with the award. And what about that suit? Skipper Andy Kramer is also celebrating 20 years with Quicksilver this month so what better occasion to don that very unique and fun Quicksilver suit!
The Quicksilver Group is one of the largest employers in Tropical North Queensland, employing over 500 locals across the region.
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TONY BAKER APPOINTED VISITOR SAFETY AMBASSADOR
Quicksilver Group Managing Director, Tony Baker, has been appointed as an ambassador for Visitor Safety in an initiative led by Surf Life Saving Queensland, Tourism Queensland and Queensland Tourism Industry Council.Queensland’s Visitor Safety Ambassador Program is aimed at using high profile, best practice tourism operators as advocates for visitor safety messages ... Read Full Story |
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LIFE ON THE REEF - WHEN THE TOURISTS LEAVE
Four men, a research vessel and the Great Barrier Reef! Read about our wonderful crew who live at Agincourt Reef.
It’s 1500 hrs in the afternoon and standing on the pontoon we wave goodbye to all the tourists on board Quicksilver VIII. This is our last contact with the outside world until tomorrow ... Read Full Story |
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VINTAGE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC FLAG VISITS AGINCOURT REEF
It’s been to the moon, the North and South Poles, the top of Mt Everest and now to Agincourt Reef!
The symbol of adventure and discovery for over a century, the National Geographic Society’s flag, visited the Great Barrier Reef recently during a National Geographic Expeditions trip - fittingly aboard our adventure dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic.... Read Full Story |
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ALFIE’S BIG DAY OUT – TURTLE RELEASE ON GREEN ISLAND
A little green turtle named “Alfie” has found a new home on Green Island thanks to Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and Great Adventures.Alfie, a juvenile turtle approximately 10 years old, was released at Green Island on Valentines Day after successfully recovering from ‘floaters disease’... Read Full Story |
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PRO DIVE CAIRNS' ECO FRIENDLY OPERATIONS AWARDED
Pro Dive Cairns is proud to have recently been accredited Ecotourism Certification from Ecotourism Australia for their training courses and Great Barrier Reef liveaboard dive trips. This is in recognition of the environmental initiatives implemented to ensure the sustainability of Pro Dive’s operation and to contribute to the conservation of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.... Read Full Story |
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CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS
The “Year of the Rat” and Chinese New Year celebrations were warmly welcomed in Cairns with the arrival of the historic first charter flight to the city by China Southern Airlines. The Quicksilver Group worked closely with GZL International Travel Services, a major Chinese travel company, and other Chinese travel companies, to secure charter flights over this period. Anthony Teng, Quicksilver Asian Sales Manager participated in the initial meeting between
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SILVERSONIC RARE WHALE SIGHTING
Guests aboard our 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. While the boat was stationary, the whale emerged in full view spending several minutes around the boat before swimming .... Read Full Story |
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QUEEN VICTORIA SIGHTSEEING CRUISE
With a warm and sunny Tropical North Queensland day and many locals joining Quicksilver’s sightseeing cruise, it was a royal welcome for the majestic Queen Victoria as she graced the shores off Port Douglas on her maiden world cruise. Celebrating the occasion, Quicksilver’s sightseeing cruise aboard Quicksilver V was a wonderful community event with around 250 locals sharing the breathtaking experience, capturing a glimpse into the glamorous world of ocean cruising and Cunard’s new Quee
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QUICKSILVER GROUP SUPPORTS EARTH HOUR 2008
On Saturday 29th March the Quicksilver Group will be supporting the WWF global environmental initiative, Earth Hour 2008. With the aim of increasing awareness about climate change, Earth Hour uses the simple action of turning off lights for one hour.
Between 8pm – 9pm all non-essential lighting across ... Read Full Story |
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WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE - GOING GOING GONE
Donations came in from around the world in support of the “World’s Greatest Shave”, as Michael Healy, our Group Director of Sales and Marketing set out to raise funds (and lose his hair!) for the Leukaemia Foundation’s annual fundraising event. And for all of your kind donations, Michael will now be wearing a lot of hats! ... Read Full Story |
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CREW IN THE ZOO ...
We’re pleased to welcome some new members to our teams.
Mayumi Kojima joins the Group’s Sales and Marketing Team as Sales Executive Japan.
Jason Reynolds joins the Group’s Environmental Management team as the Cairns-based Environmental Manager for Great Adventures and Green Island Resort.
Russell Kerrison joins Green Island Resort as Food and Beverage Manager. |
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"Island Life"
We would like to thank all the staff at Green Island for making our stay one of the best nights of our lives and a very special thanks to the head chef at Emerald’s for the best dinner we have ever had! All the staff were very helpful and so full of information about the island. The fish feeding was great and once in the water with them, even better. The follow up with drinks on the beach was beautiful.
Thank you! Ramons, Queensland.
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There are over 400 species of corals found on the Great Barrier Reef! Whilst you are at the reef, have a close look at the different types of coral. Staghorn corals form vast beds in the protected shallow lagoons, and are one of the most abundant and colourful of all corals. Boulder corals are solid and can be very old (up to 1000 years), with soft corals occupying the reef flats and reef fronts as they8 are more adept at dealing with wave motion. |
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Look out for our new look Quicksilver Outer Reef and Great Adventures Outer Reef brochures for the 08/09 season. They’ll be available on our websites soon. |
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Great Adventures has launched a new Japanese language site, visit www.greatadventures.com.au |
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Seen On Green Island: Australia’s new Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd is pictured on Green Island (prior to the Federal Election). Pictured are Michael Healy Group Director of Sales and Marketing, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Peter Garrett Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Arts.
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