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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T-1 North Coast Tectonic and Sedimentary Sequences (continued)<br />
Day 5 - Wednesday 15th August <strong>2012</strong> - Launceston to Georgetown<br />
After breakfast depart and travel to Georgetown where you will concentrate on the<br />
West Tamar Valley allochthonous units. (Low Tide 15.11)<br />
Overnight: Hotel in Georgetown<br />
Meals: B / L / D<br />
Day 6 - Thursday 16th August <strong>2012</strong> - Georgetown to Launceston<br />
After breakfast travel back to Launceston to concentrate on geology east of the<br />
Tamar Valley (Mathinna Group, granites). Own arrangements upon arrival in<br />
Launceston.<br />
Meals: B / L<br />
Equipment Required: wet weather gear, warm clothes and good quality footwear for rocky foreshores.<br />
T-2 Ore Deposits of Tasmania<br />
Post Trip: 6 days 5 nights - Saturday 11 August to Thursday 16 August <strong>2012</strong><br />
Starts: Launceston<br />
Finishes: Hobart<br />
Numbers limited to 24<br />
Cost: Land: 2270 per person share twin/double<br />
Single supplement: $440<br />
Air: $300<br />
Trip description: Travel to Tasmania to visit the highly mineralized and scenic Cambrian Mt Read<br />
Volcanics which host the Mt Lyell copper deposits, the Rosebery, Hercules and<br />
Hellyer Pb/Zn/Cu/Au deposits, and the Henty gold deposit. See the Renison and Mt<br />
Bischoff tin deposits, the new Avebury Nickel mine, and the Savage River magnetite<br />
deposits<br />
Highlights: Cradle Mountain National Park, spectacular mountain and forest scenery, abundant<br />
and unusual wildlife and a colourful mining-related history.<br />
Trip Leader: Dr Geoffrey Green, Mineral Resources Tasmania<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 />
Visiting mine sites in Tasmania requires participants to follow strict safety protocols<br />
and may be tested for alcohol and drugs prior to entry.<br />
Day by day itinerary Day 1 - Saturday 11th August <strong>2012</strong> - Burnie<br />
On arrival in Launceston you will be met by your driver and transferred to Burnie,<br />
visiting the Tasmania gold mine and stopping in at Beaconsfield for a core/surface<br />
inspection.<br />
Arrive at your hotel for overnight and dinner.<br />
Overnight: Hotel at Burnie<br />
Meals: D<br />
Day 2 - Sunday 12th August <strong>2012</strong> - Burnie to Tullah<br />
After breakfast travel to the Savage River mine for a core surface inspection. After<br />
lunch visit the Hellyer mine for a surface and core display.<br />
Arrive at your Tullah hotel for a two night stay.<br />
Overnight: Hotel at Tullah<br />
Meals: B / L / D<br />
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