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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NZ-4 South Island: Plate Boundary Structure, Alpine Fault,<br />
Glaciation (continued)<br />
Highlights: Southern Alps, Mt Cook, Fox Glacier, Franz Josef Glacier, Hokitika and the<br />
spectacular West Coast. Three nights accommodation at Franz Josef Glacier.<br />
Trip Leader/s: Dr Rupert Sutherland, <strong>Geological</strong> and Nuclear Sciences, NZ and Dr Virginia Toy,<br />
University of Otago<br />
Special notes: Delegates are required to book own air travel to arrive in Christchurch on evening<br />
of 11 August. Trip finishes late afternoon on 15 August. Tour price includes<br />
domestic New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Hokitika return. This field trip is<br />
not suitable for children.<br />
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<strong>International</strong> airfares are not included in the tour price.<br />
Day by day itinerary Day 1 - Saturday 11th August <strong>2012</strong> Brisbane to Christchurch<br />
Delegates arrive into Christchurch. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to<br />
your hotel. Evening at leisure.<br />
Overnight: The George Hotel, Christchurch<br />
Meals: In-flight<br />
Day 2 - Sunday 12th August <strong>2012</strong> - Christchurch to Franz Joseph<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hokitika from Christchurch.<br />
Visit outcrops of basement rock around the Alpine Fault and observe<br />
geomorphology in the Toharoa River area. Drive south to Franz Josef and settle into<br />
your hotel before meeting for dinner.<br />
Overnight: Scenic Franz Joseph Glacier Hotel, Franz Joseph<br />
Meals: B / L / D<br />
Day 3 - Monday 13th August <strong>2012</strong> - Franz Joseph<br />
After breakfast visit outcrops of hanging wall basement, and observe glacial<br />
geomorphology around Franz Josef Glacier. Visit outcrop of Alpine Fault at<br />
Waikukupa River to observe faulting / glaciation interaction. Return to your hotel<br />
and freshen up before meeting for dinner.<br />
Overnight: Scenic Franz Joseph Glacier Hotel, Franz Joseph<br />
Meals: B / L / D<br />
Day 4 - Tuesday 14th August <strong>2012</strong> - Franz Joseph<br />
After breakfast visit Gaunt Creek, the site of the finest exposure of the central Alpine<br />
Fault and of the first boreholes forming part of the Alpine Fault – Deep Fault Drilling<br />
Project. Observatory inspection and discussion of the project.<br />
Return to hotel with time to freshen up before meeting for dinner.<br />
Overnight: Scenic Franz Joseph Glacier Hotel, Franz Joseph<br />
Meals: B / L / D<br />
Day 5 - Wednesday 15th August <strong>2012</strong> - Franz Joseph to Christchurch<br />
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Hokitika for the return flight to Christchurch<br />
and onward travel – own arrangements.<br />
Meals: B<br />
Equipment Required: Participants should be prepared for cold and wet weather conditions. Winter<br />
temperatures on the West Coast of the South Island are commonly sub-zero. Sturdy<br />
footwear is essential, preferably boots. Lots of socks are necessary as you will get<br />
wet feet. Water-proof rain gear is essential, as is warm clothing. Standard field gear<br />
is required (hammer, compass, camera).
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