34th International Geological Congress (IGC): AUSTRALIA 2012

Q-5 Cretaceous Volcanics and Tectonism of the Whitsunday Large
Igneous Province
Post Trip: 7 days 6 nights - Saturday 11 August to Friday 17 August 2012
Starts: Airlie Beach
Finishes: Airlie Beach
Numbers limited to 20
Cost: Land: $1990 per person share twin/double
Air: $230
Trip description: All accommodation and travel is by charter yacht in the protected waters of the
beautiful Whitsunday Island group. This Early Cretaceous Silicic Large Igneous
Province with its large extrusive volume led to a different style of volcanic rifted
margin. Visit spectacular views of tilted and partly exhumed volcanic sequences.
Highlights: Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area, Whitehaven Beach, yacht charter, marine
life,
Trip Leader: Dr Scott Bryan, Queensland University of Technology
Special notes: Specific joining instructions apply to this field trip and will be provided upon
receipt and confirmation of trip booking. Shared cabin accommodation only
onboard yacht. All cabins have air-conditioning and ensuites. This field trip is not
suitable for children. This trip will involve visiting coastal outcrops that may be
hazardous and require moderate level of fitness.
Day by day itinerary Day 1 - Saturday 11th August 2012
Delegates make own way to Brisbane airport for own flight arrangements to
Proserpine where you will be met and transferred to Abel Point Marina in Airlie
Beach to board your boat; a large sailing vessel with private, air-conditioned cabins
with ensuites.
Overnight: Boat moored at South Molle Island
Meals: D
Day 2 - Sunday 12th August 2012
View volcanic geology around South Molle Island
Overnight: Boat moored at South Molle Island
Meals: B / L / D
Day 3 - Monday 13th August 2012
Sail to Hamilton Island where you will examine volcanic geology around Catseye
Bay. Continue on to Whitehaven Beach for overnight anchorage.
Overnight: Boat moored at Whitehaven Beach
Meals: B / L / D
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