NSW – 7 Oroclinal Bending in the
Southern New England Orogen

 

Post Trip Saturday 11 August to Tuesday 14 August 2012 (4 days and 3 nights)
Start/Finish Starts in Brisbane and finishes in Sydney (Numbers limited to 25)
Cost Land:$1570 per person share twin/double Single Supplement:$270
Description The southern New England belt, in the area between Brisbane and Sydney, is a Late Paleozoic to Early Mesozoic subduction-related orogen. The field trip will explore the tectono-magmatic evolution of the orogen and the development of a series of tight oroclines. See the different components of the bent orogen and make observations on the multiple episodes of magmatism and deformation.
Highlights Spectacular coastal and mountainous scenery, fascinating geology, world-class wineries
Leader Dr Gideon Rosenbaum, The University of Queensland
 
Booking

This field trip does not include an option for the booking of an additional flight or does not involve air travel.
 
 

Itinerary
Day 1 Brisbane to Tenterfield Saturday 11th August
  Depart Brisbane by coach and travel to Cunningham's Gap for an introduction to the geology of the New England Orogen. Travel on to view Texas Beds, Gerymare Granite then two further stops at Texas Beds. Further stops include Mt You You and the Granite Belt to see Permo-Triassic granitoids and volcanic rocks, followed by an optional wine tasting in the Granite Belt if time permits. Arrive into Tenterfield where you will check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.
  Meals: L/D Overnight: Motel in Tenterfield
 
Day 2 Tenterfield to Nambucca Heads Sunday 12th August
  After breakfast travel from Tenterfield to Glen Innes with stops along the New England Highway to view Permo-Triassic granitoids. Travel on to Red Range to visit Yarrow Creek where you will see Henry River Granite before travelling across to Nambucca Heads with stops along the way at Wongwibinda, Abroi Granite, Ebor Falls and the Dorrigo Mountain Complex.
Arrive in time to check into your hotel for dinner and overnight.
  Meals: B/L/D Overnight: Motel in Nambucca Heads
 
Day 3 Nambucca Heads to Port Macquarie Monday 13th August
  After breakfast spend the morning looking at the deformation in Early Permian rocks around Nambucca Heads followed by the deformation in Early Permian rocks around Scotts Head. Continue south to Port Macquarie to view bluschists and serpentinites. Arrive into Port Macquarie with time to check in and freshen up before dinner.
  Meals: B /L/ D Overnight: Motel in Port Macquarie
 
Day 4 Port Macquarie to Sydney Tuesday 14th August
  After breakfast travel south to visit the Hastings Block followed by the Taree Block and the St George Area where you will see serpentinites and deformation. Continue on to the Gloucester Basin before travelling south to view Alum Mt Basalt followed by an optional wine tasting in the Hunter Valley before arriving into Sydney. Own arrangements upon arrival into Sydney.
  Meals: B /L Overnight: Mungo Lodge
 
Important Notes:  
  This field trip is not suitable for children.
  An ideal trip to bring along a spouse who may or may not share your enthusiasm of geology as there will be ample interesting scenery and other highlights to interest them.
Equipment:  
  Cool to cold (~0°C -20C maximum). As this is mid-winter the weather may be cold and possibly wet. Warm wind-proof jacket and wet weather gear recommended as well as hat, sunscreen and walking boots.
 
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