For your experience of a lifetime, Quicksilver’s wavepiercing catamaran and friendly crew will take you to a reef at the very edge of Australia’s Continental Shelf, to an underwater world that is dazzling kaleidoscope of colour and brilliance.
Agincourt Reef, a magnificent ribbon reef where you can experience first hand the magic that is the Great Barrier Reef.
Quicksilver takes you to Agincourt Reef, at the very outer edge of the Barrier Reef. Here, special reefs known as ‘ribbons’ run parallel to the Continental Shelf. Adjacent to the Coral Sea trench, these ribbon reefs are recognised as the most pristine eco-systems in the reef’s environment. Clear water provides the best possible underwater visibility, encourages rich coral growth and supports spectacular marine life. As the region’s outer reef pioneer, we chose the best location available to show you nature’s finest.
Entering the dramatic beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is an extraordinary experience. It’s a day that engages all your senses, lifts your spirit and takes you into another realm. Sharing the wonder of the world’s largest living entity, realising its breathtaking colour and majesty, seeing nature at its most perfect is an awakening and, quite simply, the memory of a lifetime. Come and experience nature’s finest with Australia’s best. At Agincourt ribbon reef, you’ll feel as if you’ve embraced paradise.
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The biggest and most spacious platform on the Great Barrier Reef
Designed to provide the best experience for both swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy a day of discovery on the reef, some of the platform features include:
- Undercover tables and seating
- Snorkelling platforms
- Semi-submersibles – cruise as often as you like!
- Underwater Observatory
- Dive Area, Introductory Dive and Snorkel Pools
- Showers (fresh water)
- Change rooms
- Toilets (onboard vessel)
- Post Office Box
- Sundeck
- Licenced Bar
- Credit Card Facilities
- Lunch
Day 2: Northern Experience Eco Tour Paronella Park, Rainforest & Waterfalls
Atherton Tableland: All Day trip, Pick up from your accommodation (within CBD area) 7:15-7:45am and return around 6:00pm
Discover the natural beauty and history of the Atherton Tablelands on this full-day tour, covering over 300km packed with pristine rainforest waterfalls, ancient tropical rainforests and the intriguing history of heritage-listed Paronella Park. Amongst a small group in our air-conditioned bus, our expert guides reveal the secrets of the rolling landscapes and charming townships of the Tablelands, taking time to pause for unforgettable scenic views, rainforest encounters and of course, a dip in the cool rainforest waters of Millaa Millaa Falls and Babinda Boulders.
- Full-day tour
- Small group touring
- Expert tour guides
- Spectacular scenic lookouts
- World Heritage rainforest
- Visit two famous waterfalls (Millaa Millaa Falls and Babinda Boulder)
- Lake Barrine
- 1000-year-old twin kauri pines
- Curtain Fig Tree
- Yungaburra & Malanda townships
- Swim at Millaa Millaa Falls
- Visit Babinda Boulders (if time permits)
- Restaurant quality lunch
- Paronella Park & Spanish Casyle Guided walk
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Photo opportunities abound here, from Kauri Avenue to Teresa Falls, the Grand Staircase and suspension bridge over Mena Creek Falls. With 2.5 hours here, you’ll have ample time to explore the grounds, appreciate its history and capture some memorable moments.
Day 3: Cairns Aquarium Admission
Cairns Aquarium Admission: Opening hours 10 am -3 pm everyday, last Admission 2 pm.
Visit the top aquarium in Cairns to discover the incredible biodiversity of two World Heritage-listed areas, the Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef, providing a show-stopping spectacle of color, shape, and movement.
Discover the following habitats on your next visit:
- River systems
- Creeks and streams
- Waterways and billabongs
- Tropical rainforest
- Forest floor
- Life in the mangroves
- Great Barrier Reef
- Dangers of the Reef
- The Coral Sea
- Ribbon reefs
- Under the pier
[Touch and Talk and Other Shows]
Attend one of the scheduled daily presentations or talks from one of the incredibly knowledgeable AquaNuts to gain a deeper appreciation of your favorite aquarium inhabitants. Touch Tanks, under AquaNut supervision, offer the opportunity to touch incredible creatures from the rainforest and the reef.
AquaNuts also put on other daily talks and presentations, including fun info sessions on the Coral Sea Life of Sharks and Rays, Flooded Billabong River Monsters, and more! Refer to the official website for what's on today.
Spend a day at Cairns Aquarium for interactions with some of the rarest and most elusive animals on earth
Learn about the world they live in by attending daily educational presentations by our incredibly knowledgeable Wildlife Educators.
- River Monsters – 10.15am & 12:30pm
River Monsters Amphitheatre (Ground Floor)
- Denizens of the Deep – 10:30am & 1:00pm
Deep Reef Amphitheatre (Level 1)
- Life of Sharks & Rays – 11:00am & 1:30pm
Oceanarium (Ground Floor)
- Curious & Coloured – 11:30am
Coral Sea Amphitheatre (Ground Floor)
- Marine Touch Tank –10:00am – 3:00pm
Marine Touch Pools (Level 1)
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