Quicksilver Group News
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13th Cairns and Great Barrier Reef branded shop opens in ChinaJuly 7th, 2011
With confidence growing in the China market, Quicksilver Group Michael Healy opened the 13th Cairns and Great Barrier Reef specialist retail travel shop in Chengdu last week. Chengdu is the capital of the Sichuan Province and is the most prosperous city and economic/cultural centre of Western China. » Read the full Story
Ukulele Gig wows fans at Green IslandJuly 4th, 2011
Beautiful sounds of jazz, island, and pop music added an extra special island atmosphere at Green Island as two world renowned ukulele players performed at Great Adventures Ukulele Island Gig. » Read the full Story
The Humpback Whales have ArrivedJune 29th, 2011
Silversonic and Quicksilver Cruise passengers were delighted to spot some of the first humpbacks of the season today. The 2 humpbacks, which were believed to be a large male traveling with a smaller female were spotted about 200 metres from the vessel which was the third sighting by Quicksilver this year » Read the full Story
Great Adventures Green Island Family Fun DayJune 28th, 2011
With a warm tropical day setting the scene, Great Adventures annual Green Island Family Fun Day on Sunday 26 June was a fantastic day enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. » Read the full Story
Quicksilver welcomes James and his guide dog ‘Huey’April 27th, 2011
Quicksilver was delighted to welcome partially sighted guest James Devenny and family, along with his faithful Labrador guide dog, Huey, to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef at our Agincourt Reef activity platform. » Read the full Story
New Green Island Resort General Manager appointedApril 27th, 2011
The Quicksilver Group has announced the appointment of Sue O’Donnell as Green Island Resort’s new General Manager. Green Island Resort is a beautiful 46 room eco-sensitive resort located 45 minutes from Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. Sue commenced with the resort in 2005 and was formerly the Rooms Division Manager. » Read the full Story
Farmer wants a wife – on the Great Barrier ReefMarch 18th, 2011
With Tropical North Queensland farmer, Mark featuring on the current series of Channel Nine’s popular “Farmer Wants a Wife”, where better to go on a date than to the Great Barrier Reef! » Read the full Story
Quicksilver looks to the next GenerationFebruary 15th, 2011
Quicksilver Connections has launched a scholarship program for employees to assist their children engaged in full time study for University bachelor degrees.
An initiative of Mr Shin Watari, Chairman and Owner of Quicksilver Connections, his vision is to assist employees with the cost of University education for their Children. » Read the full Story
Diving into your Bucket ListJanuary 28th, 2011
Ed Przybylek has a bucket list – and one of those was to have an underwater diving experience by participating in an introductory dive on the Great Barrier Reef. . » Read the full Story
Charities Celebrate Tourism’s GenerosityDecember 9th, 2010
The Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Lifeline and the Douglas Shire community are all recipients of this year’s donations from the 7th annual Quicksilver Group Christmas charity appeal. » Read the full Story