34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

Q-4 The Queensland Energy Province - The Geology behind Coal,
Coal-seam Gas, Oil, Traditional Gas, Groundwater, and Carbon
Geostorage Opportunities (continued)
80 34 th IGC AUSTRALIA 2012 | Fourth Circular
Day 2 - Sunday 12th August 2012
Early departure from Theodore for the journey to Lake Maraboon. The day will
include transect from Middle to Early Jurassic Surat Basin, Triassic and Late Permian
Bowen Basin. Roadside outcrops en route to Springsure and Emerald – transect
across the Triassic and into the Permian of the Denison Trough of the Bowen Basin.
Check into your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Lake Maraboon Holiday Village
Meals: B / L / D
Day 3 - Monday 13th August 2012
After breakfast there will be a safety induction at Fairbairn Dam before travelling
on to Carnarvon Gorge where you will have roadside outcrop stops from Permian
to Middle Jurassic highlighting major oil and gas bearing units and explanation of
interpreted depositional environments along the way.
Arrive at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Meals: B / L / D
Day 4 - Tuesday 14th August 2012
Spend the morning around the spectacular Carnarvon Gorge where you will view
Jurassic Precipice Sandstone Boolimba Bluff, 200 metres high above Carnarvon
Creek . The afternoon is free to explore the various hiking trails and points of
interest within the park.
Carnarvon National Park is a spectacular gorge system with towering white cliffs
and lush side gorges. Carnarvon Creek meanders through eucalypt and cabbage
palm forest and attracts 170 bird species. Explore creeks, mossy gorges and cool
rainforests on 21 kilometres of walking track. Discover Aboriginal art at Baloon
Cave and the Art Gallery. Spot whiptail wallabies and fairy-wrens, and watch
platypus in the creek in the early morning.
A GSQ field guide will also lead a group to the ‘Amphitheatre’ if there is enough
interest to view the Triassic/Jurassic disconformity and the fluvial sedimentary
structures of the Precipice Sandstone.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Carnarvon Gorge Wilderness Lodge
Meals: B / L / D
Day 5 - Wednesday 15th August 2012
After breakfast depart for Roma with a visit en route to the SANTOS coal seam gas
operations-Fairview, before travelling on to Brisbane. Own accommodation and
onward flight arrangements in Brisbane.
Meals: B / L
Equipment Required: Participants should be prepared for hot or wet weather. Sun hat, rain coat and
strong walking shoes are essential. Hard hat, protective glasses, steel toecap boots,
long sleeve shirts and long pants are mandatory at some mines.