34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

PNG-2 Port Moresby - Popondetta - Kokoda - Madang - Accretionary
Prism Subduction Complex and Ophiolites (continued)
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Day 3 - Thursday 2nd August 2012 - Kokoda to Port Moresby
Early breakfast and departure by road to Popondetta airport for your flight to Port
Moresby. There will be stops along the way to Yodda historic alluvial workings,
exposures of ophiolite and metamorphic rocks in the Kokoda valley, and eruptive
material from Mount Lamington catastrophic eruption of January 1951; inspect
crater from a distance (weather permitting). World War 2 sites include Awala
memorial marking first engagement of Papuan Infantry Battalion with Japanese
forces in July 1942.
On arrival transfer to Loloata then spend the afternoon swimming and snorkelling
before meeting for dinner with entertainment by the Tubuserea Dance group.
Overnight: Loloata Island Resort, near Port Moresby
Meals: B / L / D
Day 4 - Friday 3rd August 2012 - Port Moresby to Madang
Early breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight to Madang. On
arrival you will be met by your driver and taken by road to Rai Coast to visit
Basamuk Bay lateritic ore processing facility and port, glimpses of Finisterre Range
geology before arriving at your hotel.
Time permitting there will be optional tours to Coastwatchers Memorial Lighthouse,
local villages and snorkelling in the afternoon (at extra cost).
Dinner at your hotel.
Overnight: Madang Resort Hotel, Madang
Meals: B / L / D
Day 5 - Saturday 4th August 2012 - Madang
Early breakfast before travelling to Ramu NiCo Mine at Karumbukari then return
to Madang for views of Ramu-Markham valley and Mount Otto. Also, excellent
exposures of Marum Complex ultramafic rocks on mine access road. Note: Mine is
scheduled to start production in 2012.
Overnight: Madang Resort Hotel, Madang
Meals: B / L / D
Day 6 - Sunday 5th August 2012 - Madang to Brisbane
After breakfast, transfer to Madang Airport for your flight from Madang to Port
Moresby to connect with your own onward travel to Australia.
Optional half day tours of Port Moresby area are available, including Bomana War
Cemetery, Sogeri Plateau volcanic rocks, and Astrolabe mineral field (at extra cost).
Meals: B
Select lightweight clothing, a shady hat, and footwear suitable for walking in
creeks. Unnecessary baggage can be stored in Port Moresby until you return. Before
travel see your medical practitioner for advice on protection from malaria; most
long-term residents do not take prophylactics but protection may be recommended
for short term visitors. Sun cream and umbrellas will be provided, and insect
repellent if needed.
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