08 June 2025 09:00 - 17:00 | Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong,
08 June 2025 | 09:00 - 17:00 | Ma Liu Shui, Hong Kong,
In October 2024, the Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) of the Development Bureau announced the exciting news of the discovery of dinosaur fossils on Port Island in Hong Kong Geopark, which highlighted Hong Kong’s geological diversity and valuable geological heritage, sparking interest of many.
With the support of Hong Kong Geopark, our Hong Kong Regional Group has arranged an exciting boat trip to visit Port Island and other locations with sedimentary and/or fossil-bearing rocks. Geopark officers will introduce the recent discovery and initial research findings, current understanding of the depositional environment and likely processes associated with the formation of fossils, and a brief history of fossil discovery in Hong Kong.
The trip will take place from 09:00–17:00 HKT.
Further information:
Please email Mr Jesse Tam (j.tam@fugro.com) or Ms Trudy Kwong (trudykwong@yahoo.com.hk).
Schedule for the day
- 08:30 (HKT): Gather at Ma Liu Shui Ferry Pier
- 09:00 (HKT): Boat to Port Island
- 10:00 (HKT): Visit Port Island
- 12:00 (HKT): Lunch (please bring your own)
- 13:00 (HKT): Visit 石牛洲, 白沙洲, 紅石門 (depending on time)
- 16:00 (HKT): Return to Ma Liu Shui
- 17:00 (HKT): Dismiss at Ma Liu Shui
Extra information
- The party will travel by boat to Port Island and the surrounding islands. Transfer between the passenger boat and smaller speedboat to reach the islands will be required.
- Please bring your own packed lunch and sufficient water/drinks for the whole trip.
- Sturdy footwear is recommended – no sandals or flipflops allowed.
- Sunscreen and/or hats are recommended.
This evening is free for members of our Hong Kong Regional Group, and $100 (HKD) for non-members.
There are 40 spaces available, which can booked on a first-come-first-served basis. Priority will be given to Fellows of the Geological Society and Members of the Geological Society of Hong Kong.
To book your place, please click the Book now button above before 23 May 2025.