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2. Turtons Creek - Palaeozoic Inlier

This information has been developed from the publication:

  • Sites of Geological and Geomorphological Significance in Central Gippsland (1981) by Neville Rosengren, M.S McRae-Williams and S.M Kraemers
Geological heritage sites, including sites of geomorphological interest and volcanic heritage sites, are under regular revision by the Geological Society of Australia, especially in the assessment of significance and values. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. Reference should be made to the most recent reports. See the Earth Science Heritage (external link) section of the Geological Society of Australia website for details of geological heritage reports, and a bibliography.


Location:
315305. 11 kilometres south of Mirboo.

Access:
Turtons Track.

Ownership:
Private Land, and Crown Land.

Geology/Geomorphology:
A structurally complex group of Palaeozoic sediments occur as a faulted inlier through the Cretaceous rocks at Turtons Creek. Exposures are best along road cuttings and stream channels. Age determination is based on graptolites and plant fossils. Extensive alluvial gold mining took place during the nineteenth century and the area has been the scene of more recent prospecting.

Significance:
State. The structural complexity, stratigraphy, and in particular the palaeontology of the Palaeozoic rocks make this an important research site.

Management:
As most outcrops occur on road cuttings, road widening operations could reveal new fossil materials. Any new roadworks projects or quarrying operations could thus enhance the value of the site and the Department of Minerals and Energy should be notified of such activities.
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