News and Media
July, 2025
Celebrating One Year Onboard: Noosa North Shore Ferries Marks Milestone
Entrada Travel Group marks one year of operating Noosa North Shore Ferry service, delivering major upgrades and digital innovations since taking over operations on 21st July 2024.
April, 2025
Frankland Islands Reef Tours’ New Transfer Vessel Brings Guests Closer to the Heart of the Reef and Rainforest
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises has a new Naiad RHIB transfer vessel joining the fleet in April 2025, with the shortest open water crossing to a Great Barrier Reef Island at just 30 minutes.
March, 2025
Peter Abbott Appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Tropical North Queensland
We are pleased to share that Peter Abbott will be joining the Entrada Travel Group Executive team as the new Chief Operating Officer of Queensland from the 24th of March 2025.
February, 2025
Natalie Loughborough Appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Greyhound Australia
We are thrilled to announce that Natalie (Tilly) Loughborough will be joining the Greyhound Australia team as their new Chief Operating Officer from the 20th of March 2025.
September, 2024
Divers Den Celebrates 50 Years of Underwater Adventures
Divers Den, located in Cairns Australia, is proud to celebrate 50 years of operation. Over the past 50 years, Divers Den has certified over 250,000 scuba divers, making it one of the most successful PADI training facilities globally.
July, 2024
Entrada Travel Group continues Australian expansion with Noosa North Shore Ferries
Entrada Travel Group marks a milestone this month with the first sailing of its new ferry service on the Noosa North Shore. The Noosa North Shore Ferry is the region’s only vehicle ferry service, and acts as the main gateway to the iconic Teewah Beach area, providing 365 days a year access for residents, workers, and visitors.
May, 2024
InterCity reinstates evening services between Dunedin and Christchurch as demand continues to rebound
InterCity is bringing back three regular evening services between Dunedin and Christchurch, as demand continues to rebound. En route these services pass through 33 stops including Rolleston, Ashburton, Temuka, Timaru, Oamaru and Waikouaiti.
December, 2023
Entrada Travel Group Acquires Greyhound Australia Coach Network
Entrada Travel Group is excited to announce the acquisition of Greyhound Australia. The Greyhound brand is one of the oldest and most famous coach and freight transport network providers in the world and an exciting addition to our growing transport network portfolio.
June, 2023
Tusa Reef Tours makes a splash back into GBR Day Trips
Entrada Travel Group is excited to announce the highly anticipated relaunch of its brand Tusa Reef Tours with a fresh new look, a renewed focus on sustainability, and a redesigned experience that blends luxury, education, and environmental stewardship.
April, 2023
Divers Den launches Starlink Maritime onboard OceanQuest
Divers Den, one of the world’s leading dive centres, is the first commercial business in Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef to install ‘Starlink Maritime’ onboard their overnight liveaboard dive vessel OceanQuest.
November, 2022
Daintree Ferry Launches Online Ticketing
Entrada Travel Group, one of Australasia’s largest tourism and transport companies, has launched a new online ticketing service for The Daintree Ferry.
November, 2022
Entrada Travel Group Expands Ferry Operations, Securing Second International Contract
Entrada Travel Group has successfully secured a twenty-year contract to operate the Noosa North Shore Vehicle Ferry, on behalf of the Noosa Council in Queensland, Australia.
September, 2022
Auckland Explorer Bus Adds 3 Open-Top Double-Decker Buses For Summer Restart
Explorer Bus, Auckland’s iconic hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour is gearing up for summer with the introduction of a new fleet of open-top double-decker buses.
May, 2021
Entrada wins Far North Queensland Ferry Contract
Entrada Travel Group has added another ferry operation to its growing portfolio of transport brands with a five-year contract to operate the Daintree River ferry.
April, 2021
Divers Den wins international award for kids’ scuba programs
Local scuba diving company Divers Den has been recognised with an international award by the world’s largest dive training organisation.
February, 2020
Bus campaign gives viewers the warm fuzzies
NZ’s largest passenger transport network, InterCity is capturing hearts with its latest brand campaign, featuring a girl and her beloved bear.
December, 2019
Entrada Travel Group acquires Frankland Islands Reef Cruises
Frankland Islands Reef Cruises offers a unique way to experience the Great Barrier Reef and, combined with the outer reef tours we offer through our TUSA and Divers Den brands, it widens the range of options for travellers of all kinds.
July, 2019
Entrada Travel Group acquires Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari
Entrada Travel Group (formerly InterCity Group), one of Australasia’s largest tourism and transport companies, has expanded its Auckland tourism portfolio by acquiring the world-renowned Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari.
July, 2019
InterCity Group becomes Entrada Travel Group
One of Australasia’s fastest-growing tourism and transport companies, InterCity Group, has a new name, Entrada Travel Group.
July, 2018
InterCity Group continues Aussie expansion with new acquisition
New Zealand tourism and transport company InterCity Group has today announced the expansion of its Australian portfolio with the purchase of a second Far North Queensland dive cruise business, Divers Den.
January, 2018
InterCity Group expands into Australian market
New Zealand tourism and transport company InterCity Group has expanded across the Tasman, with the purchase of a cruise company in tropical Far North Queensland.
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