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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Q-6 Cretaceous Faunas, Events and Geology of the Northern Great<br />
Artesian Basin (continued)<br />
84 34 th <strong>IGC</strong> <strong>AUSTRALIA</strong> <strong>2012</strong> | Fourth Circular<br />
Day 4 - Wednesday 1st August <strong>2012</strong> - Winton to Richmond<br />
After breakfast visit the Richmond Marine Fossil, followed by Kronosaurus Korner,<br />
Fossil pits and further sights along the way.<br />
Check into your motel for dinner and overnight.<br />
Overnight: Motel in Richmond<br />
Meals: B / L / D<br />
Day 5 - Thursday 2nd August <strong>2012</strong> - Richmond to Longreach<br />
After breakfast view the Hughenden Porcupine Gorge followed by site visits along<br />
the way to Longreach.<br />
Check into your motel for dinner and overnight.<br />
Overnight: Motel in Longreach<br />
Meals: B / L / D<br />
Day 6 - Friday 3rd August <strong>2012</strong> - Longreach<br />
Today’s visits include the Qantas Founders Museum and the Australian Stockman’s<br />
Hall of Fame, where early pioneers are honoured in a series of fascinating displays.<br />
This evening enjoy the Drover’s Extravaganza Dinner and fun farewell awards.<br />
Overnight: Motel in Longreach<br />
Meals: B / L / D<br />
Day 7 - Saturday 4th August <strong>2012</strong> - Longreach to Brisbane<br />
Tour concludes after breakfast. Delegates to take own transfer to the airport for the<br />
flight to Brisbane for the <strong>Congress</strong>.<br />
Meals: B<br />
Equipment Required: Participants should be prepared for hot or cool wet weather. Sun hat, rain coat and<br />
strong walking shoes are essential.<br />
Q-7 Plio-Pleistocene Faunas and Chronology of Southeast and<br />
Central Queensland<br />
Post Trip: 5 days 4 nights - Saturday 11 August to Wednesday 15 August <strong>2012</strong><br />
Starts: Brisbane<br />
Finishes: Rockhampton<br />
Numbers limited to 30<br />
Cost: Land: $1820 per person share twin/double<br />
Single supplement: $370<br />
Trip description: Travel west from Brisbane into country Queensland where the rich sites of the<br />
Darling Downs continue to provide new data on the late Neogene development<br />
of the biota. The unique faunas of the Plio-Pleistocene of southeast Queensland<br />
provide valuable insights into the development, diversity and demise of the<br />
Australian Megafauna, and the evolution of rainforest faunas during the Pleistocene<br />
Highlights: Isla Gorge National Park, local wildlife<br />
Trip Leader: Dr Gilbert Price, The University of Queensland<br />
Special Notes: This field trip is not suitable for children.
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