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 We’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a safe festive season and a prosperous 2008.
With warm tropical wishes from the Quicksilver Group Crew
AWARD HONOURS FOR QUICKSILVER KEEP COMING
 It’s been an exciting period for the Quicksilver Group, receiving many prestigious accolades and we’d like to share some of them with you.
 On November 10th, for the second consecutive year, the Quicksilver Group was acknowledged at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards as the State’s “Major Tour and Transport Operator”.
Just one week later, Quicksilver Cruises was inducted into the Australian Travel & Tourism ‘Winners Circle’ as the nation’s Best Tour Operator, having won this category for the past two years..... Read Full Story
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'OPEN FOR FISHNESS' ON CHRISTMAS DAY
Santa’s on his way! Yes the big guy in the red suit has been seen out and about on the Great Barrier Reef spreading good cheer on Green Island and Agincourt Reef. Just like Santa, we’ll be working Christmas Day too. All of our cruises will be operating on December 25th with the exception of Wavedancer Low Isles cruises. Thank you again for your support during 2007 and we look forward to working together in 2008. Happy Holidays! ... Read Full Story |
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UNDERWATER DIGITAL CAMERAS AVAILABLE FOR GUESTS
The Great Barrier Reef is a photographer’s delight and we’re pleased to advise that underwater digital cameras are now available for our guests to hire onboard our Silver Series, Quicksilver Outer Reef, Wavedancer Low Isles and Great Adventures Outer Reef cruises. Smile! |
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GREEN ISLAND THE ‘FRIENDLIEST’ AND ‘ECO-FRIENDLIEST’ BEACH
IN FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND
It’s official, Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef is not only the “friendliest” beach in Far North Queensland, it is also the most “environmentally friendly”.Green Island has been acknowledged with two awards in the annual Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beach Challenge – “Tourism Queensland’s Friendliest Beach” recognising the importance of visitor hospitality and safety, and the “Environmental Protection Award” for the protection and management of the natural environment... Read Full Story |
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REEF & RAINFOREST ON SHOW IN SHANGHAI
The Great Barrier Reef and Tropical North Queensland will be the focus of four exciting new travel agent shops to be opened in China’s thriving economic centre, the city of Shanghai. While the world is looking toward China with the 2008 Olympics, the booming Chinese tourism industry is looking outbound and Cairns is set to capture a significant market thanks to innovative branding projects led by the Quicksilver Group and Cairns attractions partners.... Read Full Story |
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SMALL MEETINGS AT GREEN ISLAND RESORT
If you’re planning a small business meeting, teambuilding activity or incentive reward, Green Island Resort is an ideal and unique venue. Come over for the day, or spend the night!
Just 45 minutes across the Coral Sea from Cairns, it really is “where business meets pleasure”.
For more information on our meetings packages, please contact our friendly team in the Charters and MICE Department.
E: mice@quicksilvergroup.com.au , T: (61 7) 4052 7806. |
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INBOUND UP NORTH
Over 50 inbound tour operators joined Quicksilver for a breakfast sail on Wavedancer. It was a perfect day, with gentle breezes, calm seas and a pod of dolphins swimming alongside. A wonderful way to start the day enjoying a hearty breakfast under tropical skies. |
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SELL TNQ
The recent conference and incentive tradeshow and famil organised by the Cairns Region Convention Bureau showcased the region to over 35 conference organisers and meeting planners. Quicksilver VIII was the venue for the official welcome by Queensland’s Tourism Minister, Desley Boyle to the delegates and local suppliers. Our vessel was transformed by Hannafords Special Events with the bridge deck themed and converted into a dance floor while the main deck showcased wonderful food and wines. A number of delegates also joined us for a day of snorkelling on the reef following the workshops. |
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GREEN ISLAND OCEAN SWIM
The annual Great Adventures Green Island Ocean Swim held in October was a great success with new course records set. Seventy five swimmers took on the challenge of the 1.5km and 3km swims in this unique Great Barrier Reef event. With many of the competitors having competed in ocean swims around Australia and the world, they were amazed by the spectacular course, spotting turtles, rays and small reef tip sharks along the way.... Read Full Story |
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CREW IN THE ZOO ...
Andrea Campbell has been appointed as Inbound Sales Manager for the Quicksilver Group. Many of you will already know Andrea who is also the Silver Series Sales Manager in the local market. |
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Postcard from the edge: Quicksilver Outer Reef
I wanted to say a big THANK YOU for my Quicksilver trip to the reef. The entire day was great. It was just awesome! We got to see a shark, turtle and copious amounts of fish. The guides and crew were second to none and the whole day was amazing. Thanks again as it was truly a great experience. Have a wonderful day!” - Joe, Canada |
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"HOW DO FISH COMMUNICATE? "
The colour of fish is one of the main forms of communication. With most fish lacking any form of vocalisation, the only way to communicate is by sight. This is very important at breeding time and camouflage is another aspect which makes them less vulnerable to predators and also helps them blend into the corals. |
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LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION - We’re pleased to advise that a whole new suite of updated film vision will soon be available, showcasing all of our wonderful reef experiences. We look forward to sharing them with you. |
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NEW GREAT ADVENTURES WEBSITE LAUNCHED -A new look Great Adventures web site covering our complete range of Outer Reef and Green Island cruises and activities has been launched. Visit www.greatadventures.com.au Happy surfing! |
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STAR GAZING ON GREEN ISLAND: -
Thanks to a powerful new telescope, guests at Green Island Resort are discovering the starry Southern skies with the resort’s night nature activities. |
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