Field Trip Bookings
For additional field trip information and to book, please go to:
www.quadrantaustralia.com/IGC/FieldTrips.shtml
Alternatively, please contact the official tour agent:
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Quadrant Australia (Travel Licence No: )
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N.B. Air costs are indicative only, and final price will depend on availability at time of booking confirmation
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Post Trip:
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5 days 4 nights - Saturday 11 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012
Starts: Melbourne
Finishes: Melbourne
Numbers limited to 20
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Cost:
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Land: 2040 per person share twin/double
Single supplement: $310
Air: $280
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The central Victorian region is one of the classic orogenic gold provinces of the world. The 19th century gold boom left an indelible economic legacy on the Australian economy, the results of which can be seen in the many beautiful and historic towns and cities. Trace the Paleozoic evolution of the region, with an overview of the structure, mineralogy and alteration products of gold mineralisation through visits to road cuttings, historic workings and underground mines in the Bendigo region.
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Highlights:
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Historic Ballarat, Eureka Stockade show, heritage buildings, Bendigo mines, goldmining history and wines
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Trip Leader:
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Ross Cayley
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Special notes:
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Specific joining instructions apply to this field trip and will be provided upon receipt and confirmation of trip booking.
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Post Trip:
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4 days 3 nights - Saturday 12 August to Wednesday 15 August 2012
Starts: Melbourne
Finishes: Melbourne
Numbers limited to 15
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Cost:
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Land: $1930 per person share twin/double
Single supplement: $260
Air: $280
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Trip description:
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Investigate the carbon capture and storage activity and research in the Otway Basin. View the energy and environmental aspects of the region including the carbon capture and storage facility at Port Campbell, methane storage, gas processing, CO2 production at Boggy Creek, as well as geothermal and wind operations. Drive along the scenic coastal Great Ocean Road, and pass through the Pliocene-Pleistocene volcanoes in the Kanawinka Global Geopark.
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Highlights:
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Spectacular scenery along the Great Ocean Road, Kanawinka Global Geopark
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Trip Leader/s:
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Mr Rob Langford, Geoscience Australia and Dr Peter Tingate, Department of Primary Industries and Department of Sustainability and Environment
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