34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

NSW-7 Oroclinal Bending in the Southern New England Orogen
(Brisbane to Sydney) (continued)
Day 4 - Tuesday 14th August 2012 - Port Macquarie to Sydney
After breakfast travel south to visit the Hastings Block followed by the Taree Block
and the St George Area where you will see serpentinites and deformation. Continue
on to the Gloucester Basin before travelling south to view Alum Mt Basalt followed
by an optional wine tasting in the Hunter Valley before arriving into Sydney. Own
arrangements upon arrival into Sydney.
Meals: B / L
Equipment Required: Cool to cold (~0°C -20C maximum). As this is mid-winter the weather may be cold
and possibly wet. Warm wind-proof jacket and wet weather gear recommended as
well as hat, sunscreen and walking boots.
Victoria Extended Trips
V-2 Central Victorian Historical Gold Mines and Recent Wines
Post Trip: 5 days 4 nights - Saturday 11 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012
Starts: Melbourne
Finishes: Melbourne
Numbers limited to 20
Cost: Land: 2040 per person share twin/double
Single supplement: $310
Air: $280
Trip description: The central Victorian region is one of the classic orogenic gold provinces of the
world. The 19th century gold boom left an indelible economic legacy on the
Australian economy, the results of which can be seen in the many beautiful and
historic towns and cities. Trace the Palaeozoic evolution of the region, with an
overview of the structure, mineralogy and alteration products of gold mineralisation
through visits to road cuttings, historic workings and underground mines in the
Bendigo region
Highlights: Historic Ballarat, Eureka Stockade show, heritage buildings, Bendigo mines, goldmining
history and wines
Trip Leader: Mr Ross Cayley, Department of Primary Industries
Special notes: Specific joining instructions apply to this field trip and will be provided upon
receipt and confirmation of trip booking. This field trip is not suitable for children.
This trip will involve sections of long distance driving, visiting active underground
mine workings and remote outcrops. Visits to wineries have also been planned.
Day by day itinerary Day 1 - Saturday 11th August 2012 - Melbourne to Ballarat
Arrive at Melbourne Airport where you will be met and transferred by coach to
Ballarat for dinner and the spectacular ‘Blood on the Southern Cross’ show at
Sovereign Hill.
‘Blood on the Southern Cross’ is an explosive sound-and-light show that tells
the story of the Eureka Rebellion, a dramatic battle between gold miners and
Government forces at Ballarat on 3 December, 1854.
Overnight: Hotel at Ballarat
Meals: D
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