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Welcome our News Site for the latest news about our wonderful Great Barrier Reef experiences from the Quicksilver Group. Clicking on the news items will take you to the News section of the Quicksilver Group Website.

Quicksilver swaps Fins for Pedal Power

16th Apr 2012:
Quicksilver swaps Fins for Pedal Power
Quicksilver is continuing to spread its Eco message by sponsoring a brightly coloured, fun and engaging Eco Cab, designed to look like an underwater observatory, as it transports locals and tourists around the streets of Port Douglas. » Read More

Quicksilver Again looks to the next Generation

10th Feb 2012:
Back row: Hanna Burrows, Tony Baker MD Quicksilver Group, Rebecca Coxon, Lara Wickenton  Front row: James Baker, Sam Kramer, Joshua Goldsmith
Quicksilver Connections scholarship program for employees, now in it’s second year will see six additional employees children being assisted as they begin in full time study for University bachelor degrees. » Read More

Quicksilver Cruises Is Up to The Challenge

31st Jan 2012:
Pictured are Jack Punshon, Josh White, Steffie Krause, Paul Crottie, Karla Meekings and Nicole Richardson ( front ).
Congratulations to the fantastic Quicksilver Cruises team on a wonderful effort in the inaugural XVenture Corporate Challenge Cairns. » Read More

Wavedancer – A Picture Perfect Aussie Day

31st Jan 2012:
Wavedancer – A Picture Perfect Aussie Day
The crew of Wavedancer donned Aussie uniforms for their sailing day to Low Isles. With the Australian flag flying from the mast the crew ditched their regular uniforms to embrace Australia Day. » Read More

BBC Great Barrier Reef Documentary – Showcasing the amazing Great Barrier Reef

27th Jan 2012:
BBC Great Barrier Reef Documentary – Showcasing the amazing Great Barrier Reef
“With the UK market having access to the Great Barrier Reef BBC documentary on DVD and Blu-ray so soon after screening on TV is fantastic as they are keen travellers to Cairns and Port Douglas. » Read More

Mother and baby Sei Whale sighted by Silversonic

18th Jan 2012:
Mother and baby Sei Whale sighted by Silversonic
Passengers and crew aboard the Port Douglas-based dive and snorkel vessel Silversonic were excited to see a mother and baby Sei Whales traveling home from the reef yesterday. » Read More

Charities Celebrate Tourism’s Generosity

20th Dec 2011:
Charities Celebrate Tourism’s Generosity
Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful tourism industry, over $10,000 worth of food and gifts have been donated to The Salvation Army, St Vincent de Paul, Uniting Care (formerly Lifeline) and the Douglas Shire community - all recipients of the Quicksilver Group’s 8th Annual Christmas Charity Appeal. » Read More

Upside down snowstorm on the Reef – ticked off the bucket list!

18th Nov 2011:
Upside down snowstorm on the Reef – ticked off the bucket list!
Cairns, Great Barrier Reef: Mother Nature was on cue for the Great Barrier Reef’s annual coral spawning with passengers aboard Silverswift’s Night Dives excursions being witness to this unique spectacle. 
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Experience the annual Coral Spawning Phenomenon on the Great Barrier Reef

27th Oct 2011:
Experience the annual Coral Spawning Phenomenon  on the Great Barrier Reef
The ocean temperature is warm, it’s about 4 to 6 nights after the full moon in November, there is little tidal movement and the sun has set… Mother Nature’s conditions are just right for the annual phenomenon known as Coral Spawning on the Great Barrier Reef. » Read More

Cairns Dive Operators Awarded for Safety

25th Oct 2011:
Cairns Dive Operators Awarded for Safety
The winners of the annual Workplace Heath & Safely Queensland Dive Safety Awards were announced in Cairns last night with the Quicksilver Group’s Great Adventures and Silverswift Great Barrier Reef operations taking out two of the three awards. » Read More

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