Wilsons Promontory Geological Guide

Wilsons Promontory (The Prom), located at the southernmost tip of Victoria and the Australian mainland, is renowned for its remarkable blend of ecosystems, distinctive biodiversity, and striking geology.
 
The many ecological niches created within this structurally complex landscape have resulted in the rich biodiversity for which The Prom is so well known. This guide provides an overview of the geology of The Prom and the granites synonymous with it.
 
This excellent resource offers detailed descriptions of the geological features and processes responsible for shaping the landscape. The guide is designed to allow readers to plan their own field trip, providing an opportunity for a personalised experience in developing an understanding of the geology observed at each site.
 
Backpack-friendly size: A5 / 21cm x 15cm, 48 pages
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About the author
 
Gary Wallis grew up in Melbourne, where he joined the Field Naturalists Club of Victoria and developed his lifelong love of the bush and the collecting of rocks. He trained as a field geologist at RMIT, graduating in 1971 with a Fellowship Diploma in Geology. Gary started field research on the Wilsons Promontory granites 50 years ago, completing a Master of Science Degree at Monash University in 1981, and published scientific papers on the Prom granites until his death in 2024.
 
A 26-year career with the Victorian Department of Education included positions as teacher of geology at Museums Victoria, Statewide Curriculum Officer for Earth Sciences, a Regional Science Consultant and maths and science teacher in many schools, including ten years as Head of Science at Foster High School.
 
Gary was active in native vegetation protection and revegetation landcare projects and was Biodiversity Manager (Bushcare) at the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority for 3 years. He co-founded Prom Coast Ecolink in 2023 and managed beef and dairy farming businesses in South Gippsland for over 50 years.
 
Gary was a long-term volunteer at Wilsons Promontory National Park, volunteering for talks and leading geology walks for Coastcare at Walkerville and for Parks Victoria.
 
Jo Whelan
Jo Whelan is currently the Director Industry Reporting and Core Facilities at Northern Territory Geological Survey.
 
Wilsons Promontory Geological Guide
Printed by: Gippsland Printers
Design and typesetting: Lynne Muir
© Copyright Prom Coast Ecolink Inc. 2025
First edition published by Prom Coast Ecolink Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-7644427-0-1