Christmas Party!!!
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandLots of eating, drinking, festivities and possibly some caving. A not-to-be-missed event. Details TBC
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Trips
Auckland Speleo Group runs a variety of trips, catering for all abilities from beginners upwards in terms of both general caving and rope skills. From almost dry walk-through caves to challenging vertical systems with waterfalls and rope descents, we visit all the caves that New Zealand has to offer.
It is important that you contact the trip leader as early as possible to register your interest and guarantee yourself a place. Some trips have restricted numbers of participants and trips will only go ahead if there are sufficient numbers. The club welcomes new members and takes an interest in training and developing their caving skills.
Multi-day trip
Mid Winter Caving Trip – Waitomo
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandCome celebrate Matariki with ASG! A couple of cave options on Saturday including hopefully Haggas Hole and Virginia. Sunday will be Zweihollen. Not sure about Friday – maybe Haggas Hole or Cleft of The Orcs.
Waitomo Caving Trip
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandWe'll visit Taumatatotara Cave on the Saturday. This seldom visited and very remote cave will be a challenging day out. SRT gear is required and there is a long walk to the cave, including some off-track rugged bush walking. A good level of fitness is required.
Cave Rescue 1 and Cave Rescue 2 refresher courses
If you have completed a CaveSAR Rescue Course and would like a refresher (and who doesn’t) then this is the perfect chance to get you back up to speed. Location TBD
Cave Conservation Weekend
More Details TBC
Working Bee and Caving Trip Weekend
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandSaturday: Working Bee at the Awatiro Hut Sunday: Caving trip somewhere nearby
NZSS AGM Weekend
nelson Nelson, New ZealandMore Details TBD
CaveSAR Foundation Course – Waitomo
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandIf you are keen to sign up to CaveSAR or have done so but don’t have much experience this may be the right course for you. Contact Murray Wilson
ASG Xmas party and Caving weekend – Waitomo
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandNow summer is here it is time to head down to Waitomo for a social weekend with a smattering of underground activities. The traditional ASG Christmas should not be missed. There will be caving trips Saturday morning and Sunday, but the emphasis is on the social activities Saturday afternoon and…
New Year Caving at Awatiro Hut
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New Zealand28th December – 2 Jan
New Year Caving at Awatiro Hut
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Trip Leader
The trip leader helps get all the basics of the trip in place.
1. Getting permission from the land owner and finding out any special protocols for visiting the cave.
2. Obtaining the cave location.
3. Coordinating transport to the location and car-pooling on private property.
4. Getting a list of participants, including checking if the trip is suitable for them and setting a group limit if needed.
5. Ensuring the equipment needed for the cave is taken, including a first aid kit.
6. Having an emergency call-out person.
7. Setting an estimated time the group will be out of the cave.
8. Letting the call-out person know when they have finished the trip (and sometimes often the land owner as well).