PNG-2 Port Moresby - Popondetta - Kokoda - Madang Accretionary Prism Subduction Complex and Ophiolites

 

Pre Trip Tuesday 31st July to Sunday 5th August 2012 (6 days and 5 nights)
Start/Finish Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (Numbers limited to 12)
Cost Land:$2755 per person share twin/double Single Supplement:$705 Air: From $1055
Description Visit a road exposure of a thrust-faulted sequence of Paleocene and Eocene deep marine fine siliciclastic sediments, interpreted as a Late Eocene or Early Oligocene accretionary complex. Further west the complex is juxtaposed with accreted Oligo-Miocene slope sediments. Examine exposures of PUB ophiolite and Owen Stanley Metamorphics along the Popondetta-Kokoda road.These rocks record a Paleocene (58 Ma) arc-continent collision. Visit the Ramu NiCo Miney.
Highlights Great mountain scenery, colourful cultural events and opportunities to visit historic World War 2 Kokoda campaign sites.
Leaders Professor Hugh Davies and Dr Russell Perembo, University of Papua New Guinea, and Mr Leo Jonda.
Notes Delegates are required to book own air travel to arrive in Port Moresby on evening of 31 July and to fly to Brisbane on morning of 5 August unless you request Quadrant Australia to book it for you.
   
You can still book on this tour but you will be placed on a waiting list. If a position becomes vacant you may be selected for the tour. Please select an alternate tour when you book onto the waiting list.
 
Booking with Flight included Booking with no Flight

This field trip can be booked with a flight to Brisbane from the end point of the field trip inclusive.

If booked with the field trip then your flight will be confirmed as part of the IGC seats allocated on flights .

If you book without the flight it will be the responsibility of the delegate to book the flight to return from the end of the field trip to Brisbane.

These seats cannot be booked as part of the IGC allocation and you will only have the publicly available seats on the flight.

(Additional cost see above)  

* Flight bookings DO NOT include
arrangements for you from your home
port to or from the field trips and congress.

These bookings can be done as
a separate arrangement

 

Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Port Moresby Tuesday 31st July
  Delegates make own arrangements for arrival into Port Moresby where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Inspection of local geology – Paleogene accretionary complex exposed in road cutting and quarry, if time permits before dinner.
  Meals: Overnight: Airways Hotel, Port Moresby
 
Day 2 Port Moresby to Kokoda Wednesday 1st August
  A packed breakfast will be available this morning due to your early morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Popendetta. On arrival you will be met by your driver for the trip to Kokoda. Examine exposures of PUB ophiolite and Owen Stanley Metamorphics along the Popondetta-Kokoda road. World War 2 sites include Oivi Ridge and Kokoda Plateau memorial and museum. On arrival at your hotel there's time to freshen up before meeting for dinner and an evening of traditional cultural entertainment.
  Meals: B /L/D Overnight: Kokoda Guest House
 
Day 3 Kokoda to Port Moresby Thursday 2nd August
  Early breakfast and departure by road to Popondetta airport for your flight to Port Moresby. There will be stops along the way to Yodda historic alluvial workings, exposures of ophiolite and metamorphic rocks in the Kokoda valley, and eruptive material from Mount Lamington catastrophic eruption of January 1951; inspect crater from a distance (weather permitting). World War 2 sites include Awala memorial marking first engagement of Papuan Infantry Battalion with Japanese forces in July 1942. On arrival transfer to Loloata then spend the afternoon swimming and snorkelling before meeting for dinner with entertainment by the Tubuserea Dance group.
  Meals: B/L /D Overnight: Loloata Island Resort
 
Day 4 Port Moresby to Madang Friday 3rd August
  Early breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight to Madang. On arrival you will be met by your driver and taken by road to Rai Coast to visit Basamuk Bay lateritic ore processing facility and port, glimpses of Finisterre Range geology before arriving at your hotel.
Time permitting there will be optional tours to Coastwatchers Memorial Lighthouse, local villages and snorkelling in the afternoon (at extra cost). Dinner at your hotel.
  Meals: B /L/ D Overnight: Madang Resort Hotel
 
Day 5 Madang Saturday 4th August
  Early breakfast before travelling to Ramu NiCo Mine at Karumbukari then return to Madang for views of Ramu-Markham valley and Mount Otto. Also, excellent exposures of Marum Complex ultramafic rocks on mine access road. Note: Mine is scheduled to start production in 2012.
  Meals: B/L /D Overnight: Madang Resort Hotel
 
Day 6 Madang to Brisbane Sunday 5th August
  After breakfast, transfer to Madang Airport for your flight from Madang to Port Moresby to connect with your own onward travel to Australia. Optional half day tours of Port Moresby area are available, including Bomana War Cemetery, Sogeri Plateau volcanic rocks, and Astrolabe mineral field (at extra cost).
  Meals: B  
 
Important Notes:
  1. This field trip is not suitable for children.
  2. Moderate level of fitness is required.
  3. Need to be prepared for bumpy travel on roads in the Kokoda area.
  4. Airfares are not included in the tour price.
Equipment Required:
  Select lightweight clothing, a shady hat, and footwear suitable for walking in creeks. Unnecessary baggage can be stored in Port Moresby until you return. Before travel see your medical practitioner for advice on protection from malaria; most long-term residents do not take prophylactics but protection may be recommended for short term visitors. Sun cream and umbrellas will be provided, and insect repellent if needed.
 
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