34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

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