Quicksilver Group News

Five Endangered Species Sei Whales sighted at Agincourt Reef

Five Endangered Species Sei Whales sighted at Agincourt Reef

Passengers and crew aboard the Port Douglas-based dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic were excited to see more than five whales, confirmed to be Sei Whales at Agincourt Reef.

The Sei Whales, which remain on the endangered species list, were seen near Silversonic’s “Three Sisters” site at Agincourt Reef. » Read the full Story

Green Island Ocean Swim date announced

Green Island Ocean Swim date announced

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 Awards

Green Island Beach scoops four Keep Australia Beautiful Awards

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 Resort

Island Caretaker’s mates experience Green Island Resort

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 Reef

The Quickest – Mo-Bros on the Reef

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 Charity

Santa leaps for Christmas Charity

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

Green Island Resort’s Activities Officer scoops State’s Best Employee Award

Green Island Resort’s Activities Officer scoops State’s Best Employee Award

2009 Queensland Hotel Associations Awards for Excellence

Green Island Resort is delighted to announce, Activities Officer, Sid Scott, has been awarded the “Best Employee Award” at the annual Queensland Hotels Association Awards for Excellence announced on the Gold Coast last night. » Read the full Story

New course records set at Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim

New course records set at Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim

In stunning weather conditions, new course records were set at the annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim on Sunday 6th September as swimmers took on the 1.5km and 3km swims in this unique Great Barrier Reef event.

With swimmers from as far afield as New Zealand, NSW and South Australia, as well as a strong contingent from Townsville, young Cairns swimmers took out first place in all divisions. » Read the full Story

Rare treat as Migaloo sighted by Quicksilver and Silversonic

Rare treat as Migaloo sighted by Quicksilver and Silversonic

It was a rare double treat for Quicksilver’s passengers yesterday as guests aboard both Quicksilver’s Outer Reef cruise and Silversonic dive and snorkel boat were thrilled to sight Migaloo, the famed albino humpback whale. » Read the full Story

Quicksilver Group leads the way with Environmental Sustainability

Quicksilver Group leads the way with Environmental Sustainability

The Quicksilver Group has achieved another benchmark in environmentally sustainable practices with the introduction of biodiesel fuel on its fleet of coaches.

Initially introduced onto two coaches, a 53 and 57 seater, this cleaner, non-toxic and biodegradable fuel will be rolled out to our fleet of 10 coaches » Read the full Story