34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012
34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012
34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012
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NSW-7 Oroclinal Bending in the Southern New England Orogen<br />
(Brisbane to Sydney)<br />
Post Trip: 4 days 3 nights - Saturday 11 August to Tuesday 14 August <strong>2012</strong><br />
Starts: Brisbane<br />
Finishes: Sydney<br />
102 34 th <strong>IGC</strong> <strong>AUSTRALIA</strong> <strong>2012</strong> | Fourth Circular<br />
Numbers limited to 25<br />
Cost: $1570 per person share twin/double<br />
Single supplement: $270<br />
Trip description: The southern New England belt, in the area between Brisbane and Sydney, is a<br />
Late Paleozoic to Early Mesozoic subduction-related orogen. The field trip will<br />
explore the tectono-magmatic evolution of the orogen and the development of a<br />
series of tight oroclines. See the different components of the bent orogen and make<br />
observations on the multiple episodes of magmatism and deformation.<br />
Highlights: Spectacular coastal and mountainous scenery, fascinating geology, world-class<br />
wineries<br />
Trip Leader: Dr Gideon Rosenbaum, The University of Queensland .<br />
Special Notes: This field trip is not suitable for children.<br />
Day by day itinerary Day 1 - Saturday 11th August <strong>2012</strong> - Brisbane to Tenterfield<br />
Depart Brisbane by coach and travel to Cunningham’s Gap for an introduction to<br />
the geology of the New England Orogen. Travel on to view Texas Beds, Gerymare<br />
Granite then two further stops at Texas Beds. Further stops include Mt You You and<br />
the Granite Belt to see Permo-Triassic granitoids and volcanic rocks, followed by an<br />
optional wine tasting in the Granite Belt if time permits.<br />
Arrive into Tenterfield where you will check into your hotel for dinner and<br />
overnight.<br />
Overnight: Motel in Tenterfield<br />
Meals: L / D<br />
Day 2 - Sunday 12th August <strong>2012</strong> - Tenterfield to Nambucca Heads<br />
After breakfast travel from Tenterfield to Glen Innes with stops along the New<br />
England Highway to view Permo-Triassic granitoids. Travel on to Red Range to visit<br />
Yarrow Creek where you will see Henry River Granite before travelling across to<br />
Nambucca Heads with stops along the way at Wongwibinda, Abroi Granite, Ebor<br />
Falls and the Dorrigo Mountain Complex.<br />
Arrive in time to check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.<br />
Overnight: Motel in Nambucca Heads<br />
Meals: B / L / D<br />
Day 3 - Monday 13th August <strong>2012</strong> - Nambucca Heads to Port Macquarie<br />
After breakfast spend the morning looking at the deformation in Early Permian<br />
rocks around Nambucca Heads followed by the deformation in Early Permian<br />
rocks around Scotts Head. Continue south to Port Macquarie to view bluschists and<br />
serpentinites.<br />
Arrive into Port Macquarie with time to check in and freshen up before dinner.<br />
Overnight: Motel in Port Macquarie<br />
Meals: B / L / D