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