Exhibits

The Yellow Brick Road

MO1A to MO3A - these are mainly samples of gold ore, all of Precambrian age. 

The Iron Curtain

MO3B to MO7B - On the east side, are metalic ores including silver, copper, nickle, zinc and lead.

 MO8A to MO8D - This path is named after a wall of iron samples, on the west side.  

NMO1 to NMO30 - Following, are the non-metalic ore exhibits on both sides of the path. 

LRT1 to LRT7 - At the bottom of this loop, near the Probyn Street entrance, local rock types are displayed from youngest to oldest (geologically - Silurian to Precambrian) as you move south. 

"Volcanic Fire Pit" - Off the path, in the middle of the loop, you will see this representation of a volcanic cone, faced with striking micaceous schist and gneis (sparkly!) from the same locality as NMO2. This provides a location for community bonfires on special occasions.

UNGS1B to UNGS23 - Continuing back up the other side of the loop, the exhibits demonstrate a variety of unusual geological structures - e.g. pillow lava, zenolith, glacial straie, erratics and many others.  

PGS1 to PGS5 - At the top of the loop, five exhibits illustrate brightly coloured stains, caused by surface weathering of the minerals, used by prospectors to locate mineral deposits.  

CV - In the area between this path and the bend at the beginning of the Inca Trail, is a display of various semi-precious mineral. Included in this exhibit are crystals that fluoresce when exposed to a short wave ultraviolet light source - always a hit with night-tour participants.

The Inca Road

CUL 1 to 16 - These exhibits show how different cultures have incorporated rocks into their settlements, belief systems, communications, art and recreation. They are located along the curved path of the Inca Road and off the path to the south and west. There is a swale/stream area on the west side and a small restful garden featuring native plant species and flowers.