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8822-12 Genoa Peak

This information has been developed from the publications:

    • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in Central Gippsland (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams and S.M Kraemers.
    • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in the Gippsland Lakes Catchment (1984) by Neville Rosengren.
    • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in East Gippsland, Victoria (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams
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Location:
320430. 6 km south of Genoa.

Abstract:
Peak and tors of pink granite.

Access:
Genoa Peak Track from Princess Highway or Genoa – Mallacoota Road. Short walk from end to main outcrops.

Ownership:
Crown Land (Croajingolong National Park)

Geology:
The peak is an outcrop of the Devonian granite of the Bega Batholith designated the Genoa Peak Granite. It contains abundant pink orthoclase which determines the major colour of the rock. The pink granite is of limited extent and is surrounded by the grey, black and white granites of the Maramingo Granite. The Genoa Peak Granite occurs on the eastern margin of the Bega Batholith. Thin aplite dykes intrude the granite.

Geomorphology:
Several large boulders crown the summit of Genoa Peak and the weathered joint plane surfaces that bound these form impressive escarpments. The lower slopes have limited outcrop as the granite is covered by granitic screes.

Significance:
Local. The pink orthoclase of the Genoa peak Granite contrasts with the more common grey or white felspars of the bulk of the granite rocks of the Bega Batholith.

Management:
Large scale quarrying or removal of large boulders from the summit area should be prohibited.
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