34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

NT-1 Geology of Uluru - Alice Springs Region, Ayers Rock, Meteorite
Crater (continued)
Day 4 - Tuesday 14th August 2012 - Kings Canyon to Yulara
After breakfast walk the Kings Canyon rim before proceeding on to Uluru (Ayers
Rock) in the afternoon to watch the sun set over this amazing and spectacular rock.
Arrive at Ayers Rock for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Outback Pioneer
Meals: B / L / D
Day 5 - Wednesday 15th August 2012 - Yulara
After breakfast depart for a perimeter walk around Uluru followed by a visit to
the indigenous cultural centre and a drive to the spectacular rock formation of
KataTjuta (The Olgas) for a short viewing walk.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Outback Pioneer
Meals: B / L / D
Day 6 - Thursday 16th August 2012 - Yulara to Alice Springs
After breakfast drive back to Alice Springs with a visit to Henbury meteorite craters
along the way. Own accommodation and onward flight arrangements upon arrival
in Alice Springs
Meals: B / L
Special Note: You will need to book your own accommodation in Alice Springs at the end of the
tour.
Equipment Required: Participants should be prepared for mild days and cold nights. Sunhat, warm jacket
and strong walking shoes are essential.
NT-2 Geology of Kakadu-Litchfield, Aboriginal Culture
Pre Trip: 7 days 6 nights - Sunday 29 July to Saturday 4 August 2012
Starts: Darwin
Finishes: Darwin
Numbers limited to 20
Cost: Land: $3960 per person share twin/double
Single supplement: $860
Air: $400
Trip description: This trip combines the world heritage wetlands, scenery and Indigenous culture
of Kakadu National Park with an opportunity to visit one of Australia’s premier
Paleoproterozoic mineral fields. View the geology and mineral deposits of the Pine
Creek Orogen, the Ranger unconformity-related uranium mine in Kakadu, the
historical Rum Jungle uranium and polymetallic mineral field and the Pine Creek
goldfield. See the Palaeoproterozoic geology and tectonic evolution of the Pine
Creek Orogen, including Archean basement
Highlights: Kakadu National Park, wetlands, indigenous culture, Aboriginal art
Trip Leader/s: Dr Andrew Wygralak and Dr Julie Hollis, Northern Territory Geological Survey
Special Notes: This field trip is not suitable for children as there will be sections of long distance
driving, potentially hot weather and some bush walking.
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