Ediacaran Skies Tour  spring 2016

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Ediacaran Skies Tour spring 2016

By The Backyard Universe

Date and time

Sat, 8 Oct 2016 1:00 PM - Tue, 11 Oct 2016 10:00 AM ACDT

Location

Alpana Station

Australia

Refund Policy

Contact the organiser to request a refund.

Description

See the 2 biggest attractions in the Flinders Ranges: its world‐class geology and fossils beneath our feet, and the awesome dark skies above our heads.


The magnificent Flinders Ranges are one of Australia’s most awe inspiring landscapes ‐ bright and inviting majestic quartzite‐capped peaks during the day, brilliant and enchanting sunsets at day’s end, and absolutely awesome night skies, that make you want to reach up and touch the stars.

Join two of Australia’s favourite tour guides, as we explore the world renowned geology and fossils of the Flinders Ranges by day, and then explore the superb dark skies above our heads at night.

This 4 day/3 night self‐drive & self‐catered tour will be packed full of interesting activities, including:

  • An underground tour of the historic Blinman Copper Mine

  • A tour of a working woolshed

  • A 2WD tag‐along tour of geologically significant Parachilna Gorge

  • See the debris layer from the Acraman meteorite impact 560 million years ago

  • Paul Curnow, one of the world’s leading authorites on Australian Aboriginal night sky knowledge, will tell us dreamtime stories and explain why this magnificent country is of immense cultural significance to the local Adnyamathanha people.

  • Enjoy sunset drinks with spectacular views to Wilpena Pound and Lake Torrens.

  • See Ediacaran fossils ‐ evidence of the first large & varied multicellular animals on the planet.

  • Explore the awesome night sky with the aid of large computerised telescopes. See our Milky Way galaxy spanning the sky, with its centre well placed for evening viewing.


FAQs

Who can/can't go to this event?

The event is NOT suitable for:

-- Children under 7 years of age.

-- Anyone who might need urgent (or ongoing) medical attention, The event is in a remote area.

-- Anyone with significant mobility problems. Most of our activities feature walking and standing on rough and uneven surfaces; and the accommodation is not designed for anyone using a walking frame or wheelchair.

How do I get to the event?

Drive yourself to Alpana Station, 505km from Adelaide via bitumen roads. Allow at least 6 hours driving time from the northern end of Adelaide's suburbia to Alpana. Also plan to arrive before 4pm so that you reduce your risk of colliding with the local kangaroos & emus on the roads.

The entrance to Alpana is on the Hawker-Blinman main road, about 5km south of Blinman, and is well signposted. The accommodation is about 300 metres from the main road and easily accessible by 2WD cars.

What can/can't I bring to the event?

BYO all food and drinks. The kitchen is fully equipped with 2 gas stoves, 2 fridges, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, and various cooking utensils. Rain water and bore water are both on tap; and there is an outdoor BBQ.

BYO pillow and sleeping bag/bedding if you're staying in the shearers quarters. Each room contains two beds with mattresses.

You will need to wear sturdy CLOSED footwear, such as work boots / sandshoes / walking shoes, for most of the daytime activities we're doing.

Do NOT bring any hair dryers, personal heaters or electric blankets. Electric power at Alpana is very limited. The dining room / kitchen contains an open fireplace; and there is a campfire spot outdoors.

Do NOT bring any pets or other animals.


More questions?

See the tour brochure at:

http://www.thebackyarduniverse.com.au/specials/Ediacaran_Skies_Tour__Spring_2016.pdf

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www.thebackyarduniverse.com.au

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