For geological info about this site click on the link: Pauldon Drive above Riverview Inn

Friday July 19th

Weather

Calm and overcast

Sounds: Person with phone camera , shouting “Go Away!””My rocks!”

Photos:

• trove of marine fossils plus dizzyingly expansive views of the river

Walked up hill of Pauldon Drive until reached the end of the road and a large array of Permian rocks on the verge and leading down into the gully to the southwest.

Adjourned to Taroona discussing previous fossil finds and the new Tasmanian Fossil Book.

Observations:

Many marine fossils in Permian mudstone. Subtle palomino shades of rock greying off when weathered.

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