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Celebrating Quicksilver VIII’s successful $3 million, four engine refit, about 100 local agents from Cairns and Port Douglas were treated to a high speed cruise to experience the power and comfort of our flagship wavepiercer.
"Quicksilver VIII departs Port Douglas for the Outer Reef."
- Image courtesy TTNQ.Not only are her new engines purring along for the smoothest ride, she is leaner and greener than ever.
For the technically minded, our 45metre wavepiercer was fitted with four MTU 2000 series diesel engines, providing a phenomenal 40% weight reduction from the previous engines and a very impressive reduction of carbon emissions by 20%.
Quicky 8 as she is affectionately known, is now back on her regular outer reef cruise taking our guests to experience the magnificent Agincourt ribbon reef.
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Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef on show in China
While the eyes of the world were on China’s Beijing Olympics, Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef were on show in China with the opening of four new branded retail travel shops with leading travel agenices in Eastern China.
This now brings the total to ten Cairns and Great Barrier Reef branded travel shops in Southern and Eastern China. These latest shops were officially opened in July 2008 ... Read Full Story |
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Stylish Refurbishment for Green Island Resort’s Reef Suites
Green Island Resort’s premium Reef Suites have undergone a stylish soft refurbishment, bringing a whole new level of luxury to these beautiful suites.
With just ten Reef Suites, each boasts 66 square metres (714 sq ft) of living area over two levels including a large king size bed, spacious lounge area, separate bath and shower, and private balcony set amid the tropical rainforest.
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Pro Dive Cairns opens Cairns’ biggest Dive Retail Centre
Pro Dive Cairns has opened an exciting new retail shop in the heart of Cairns offering the largest range of dive equipment and watersports products for divers, snorkellers and swimmers.
Along with the highest service and specialist knowledge, Pro Dive’s retail team can advise on the best products for all diving and aquatic enthusiasts, as well as stocking the latest in quality swimwear and clothing items – just about everything you will need to enjoy a day on the Great Barrier Reef!
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Dual Commonwealth Heritage Listing for Low Isles
The idyllic Low Isles and its 130 year old lighthouse have both been added to Australia’s Commonwealth Heritage List in recognition of their place in Australia’s cultural and Indigenous heritage.
This is a first for the Great Barrier Reef, and is very significant as it is the first time one location has received a dual listing for both Indigenous history and Australian cultural heritage.
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It’s Squid Squad Time!
It’s school holiday time again and that means one thing… It’s Squid Squad time! This fun kids club on Quicksilver’s Outer Reef cruise has proved a popular treat for children and families travelling to the reef.
And the big news is it can now be pre-booked!
Commencing again for the forthcoming school holiday period, 19 September – 13 October, the Squid Squad offers children aged 5 – 12 years an extra dimension to their reef experience. .... Read Full Story |
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Whale of a time
The whale season has certainly turned it on for our guests with regular sightings of these magnificent creatures on our daily cruises en route to our reef and island destinations from Cairns and Port Douglas, delighting all those lucky to see them at play.
In an awesome display, visitors to Green Island have been amazed to see the giant humpbacks breaching just offshore from the beach.
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Children’s TV Show visits the Reef
Nitro, the host of the Nine Network’s kids program, The Shak recently experienced a great day on the Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures.
Nitro and the Shak team enjoyed a wonderful trip to Norman Reef to film and showcase their adventures and the wonders of the Reef to their audience.
Nitro had just been certified as a diver so where better to do his first certified dive than on the Great Barrier Reef and was “blown away” with the amazing fish and coral life
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Family Day supports Animal Charity
Following our annual Green Island Family Day, we were thrilled to be able to donate over $1000 to local animal welfare charity, YAPS, to help many four-legged furry friends.
The donation was made possible through the beach volleyball challenge, the main event at the Family Day in which 16 competing teams from local Cairns businesses vie for glory.
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Green Island Ocean Swim
The Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim is set for Sunday 28 September. Now in its third year, the event comprises 1.5km and 3km swims, with a fun “Nippers Swim” for the kids.
The swim takes place on the leeward side of the island and offers a number of swim conditions.
To register as a swimmer or spectator, you can do so online at www.green-island.com.au/oceanswim.htm or call Great Adventures on (07) 4044 9944. |
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Quicksilver Group Christmas Charity Appeal
We’re pleased to once again be supporting our community with our annual Christmas Charity Appeal, now in 5th year. With the support of many local tour desks and industry colleagues we are able to bring a little Christmas cheer to those less fortunate through donations of food and gifts to the Salvation Army, Lifeline, St Vincent’s and Douglas Shire Community. We look forward to your support again this year, more information on collection dates will be available soon. |
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CREW IN THE ZOO ...
We’re pleased to welcome Laurel Zhang, our new Sales Executive, Asia. Laurel will be working closely with Anthony Teng. Laurel has a great deal of experience in the travel industry and most recently was working with GZL International Travel Services in Guangzhou, which is where our first Cairns and GBR branded travel shop was launched in mainland China in January 2007. Laurel has also worked with Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways. Please join us in welcoming Laurel to her new home in Cairns. |
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"Postcard to the Silversonic Crew"
“My brother and I did the reef cruise with Silversonic and it was fabulous!! The vessel was clean and well maintained. The crew were first rate - relaxed and well humoured, but professional. Snorkelling was a wonderful experience and I was really impressed with Ryan’s reef talk and his patience in helping me with my gear. I would not hesitate to recommend Quicksilver and will do. Thank you for the most memorable experience of my recent visit to Australia.”
Wanda, Vancouver
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Fish and Dating by Colours!
Our passengers are forever commenting about the amazing colours of our tropical reef fish. From the brilliantly patterned wrasses, to the intricate markings of the juvenile angelfish. But why do these fishes have such varied patterns and colours?
One of the most important reasons is communication. With most fish lacking any form of vocalization, the only way to communicate is by sight. This is very important at breeding time. Some fish will drastically change colours, such as blue-green chromis. These fish, normally blue-green as the name suggests, change to a brilliant yellow with a black vent when about to breed. Other fish have exotic patterns and colours on their fins, which they flash around when trying to woo a mate.
For more information about “Dating in the Fish World!” visit our Reef Biosearch site at
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Reef Events website : We’ve launched a brand new website designed specifically to showcase our charters and events capabilities across the Group. The site contains an introduction to our spectacular ‘venues’ destinations and vessels. Check it out at www.reefevents.com.au |
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Getaway on Green Island: Green Island and the Resort recently featured on the Nine Network’s Getaway travel show to showcase the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Pictured is host Dermot Brereton filming a snorkelling segment from the beach.
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