34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

NZ-2 North Island - Auckland Volcanic Field
Pre Trip: 3 days 2 nights - Thursday 2 August to Saturday 4 August 2012
Starts: Auckland, New Zealand
Finishes: Auckland, New Zealand
Numbers limited to 20
Cost: AUD $610 per person share twin/double
Single supplement AUD $240
Trip description: Auckland is built on an active volcanic field comprising about 50 basaltic cones
and maars, the youngest of which is only 600 years old. Visit the Auckland War
Memorial Museum’s newly built volcano exhibit for an overview of the geological,
economic, and social situation. Trip some of the most prominent cones. The
trip ends with a visit to the city’s and region’s Civil Defence and Emergency
Management services.
Highlights: Auckland Museum, Auckland City of Volcanoes
Trip Leader: Dr Jan Lindsay, University of Auckland
Special notes: Includes two night’s accommodation in Auckland including airport transfers and a
full day trip. This field trip is not suitable for children.
Airfares are not included in the tour price.
Day by day itinerary Day 1 - Tuesday 2nd August 2012 - Arrive Auckland
Arrive Auckland where you will be transferred to your hotel with an evening at
leisure.
Overnight: Rydges Hotel, Auckland
Meals: Nil included
Day 2 - Wednesday 3rd August 2012 - Auckland
After breakfast meet your trip leader and depart for a full day tour to see the key
features of the late Pleistocene – Recent Auckland Volcanic Field.
Return to your hotel with an evening at leisure
Overnight: Rydges Hotel, Auckland
Meals: B
Day 3 - Thursday 4th August 2012 - Onward travel
Breakfast at leisure with transfer to the airport. Own onward flight arrangements to
Brisbane, Australia for the International geological Congress
Meals: B & inflight
Equipment Required: Normal field gear including sturdy footwear and warm clothing. Be prepared for
cool wet weather. Camera and hand lens essential.
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