PESA SA Field Trip

GEOLOGY OF THE ADELAIDE HILLS. IT’S BEEN THERE
FOR HALF A BILLION YEARS! WHY DIDN’T ANYONE
TELL ME!?

led by David Grybowski

Sunday 19^th July 2026

9am to ~3pm

(Rescheduled from May 24^th)

Frustrated driving through the Adelaide Hills and still not understanding the Geology?

This excursion will familiarize participants with the geological formations, folds and faults of the Adelaide Hills by orientating the outcrop and faults with the road network and geomorphology. We will go up gullies and gorges from Montecute Road to Morialta to Chambers Gully via Mt Lofty, where we’ll have a BYO lunch.

Logistics:

This is a self-drive field-trip.  There are 6 stops and 8 drive-by points of interest where we cannot stop due to lack of parking.

A short walk of less than 1 kilometre on steepish track is required at Morialta and another of about 2 kilometres in Chambers Gully.

Bring your own lunch.

We’ll start 9 am at the Tower Hotel carpark on Magill Rd and return there at approximately 3 pm.

Optional post field trip (self-funded) drinks at the Tower Hotel.

Car-pooling required as parking in some locations is restricted.

On board geological commentary will be provided.

Detailed instructions and excursion notes will be sent to those who sign up.

Registrations close no later than 15^th July.

PESA Members: $20 Non-Members: $30
Book and pay online at www.pesa.com.au
Contact Alex Ross 0434 569 936 alexross@fastmail.fm forenquiries.
Bookings close 5pm on Thursday 21st May. Places are strictly limited based on carpool capacity