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Geopark Festival 2023 - BECOME A LANDSCAPE TIME-TRAVELLER - TAKE A BUS TRIP BACK INTO THE ICE AGES

Geopark Festival 2023 - BECOME A LANDSCAPE TIME-TRAVELLER - TAKE A BUS TRIP BACK INTO THE ICE AGES

Fri 27 Oct 2023, 11:30 PM - Sat 28 Oct 2023, 3:30 AM

Ōmārama Community Hall

This event is part of the Geopark Festival 2023.


Explore geology & landforms in the Lake Ōhau area, including glacial moraines and scars of prehistoric earthquakes on the Ostler Fault. Join scientists Shaun Eaves, physical geographer at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and David Barrell, Geologist with GNS Science - Te Pu Ao, on a guided bus tour. Minimal walking, suitable for all ages.



When? Saturday 28 October 2023, 12.30 - 4.30pm

Where? Trip start/finish is the Ōmārama Community Hall. The bus is coming from Ōamaru, leaving 10.15am from the Scott's Brewery carpark, returning 6.30pm. You can arrange to travel on it, or pick-up/drop- off enroute.

Cost: $10 per person

Booking required. To book email: [email protected]

Contact: Lisa Heinz, 022 581 5657