Waitomo Trip
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandWatch this space, more information to follow...
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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
Waitomo Trip
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandWatch this space, more information to follow...
Waitomo Trip
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandWatch this space, more information to follow...
ASG Hut Working Bee + Haggas
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandSuch an amazing asset! But it needs your help, pitch in for a little work to keep it ship shape and a fun place to be. You never know, there may even be caving! Haggas has been mentioned though subject to lambing
Lembergs Cave
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandNatalie is organizing, Pete is "an independent caver who may help out if he wants to", everyone else wants to come! Description/level: A few climbs but this cave is suitable for beginners who are good on their feet. There are a few optional exposed climbs to make it intermediate level…
NZSS AGM Weekend
Details TBC, this year is in the North Island... Great weekend with cavers from around the country, lots of missions, tall stories and a brief meeting somewhere amongst it all...
Marmots Cave
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandWatch this space, more information to follow...
Xmas Weekender
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandGreat social weekend, good food (HTG are hosting the BBQ), great caves and fun to be had by all. Caves on offer: Maui, Nevana and Whites
Holiday / New Year Caving
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandThe huts booked, so turn up and join the crew for, well anything really...
Mangawhitikau Cave
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandWeekend trip to Waitomo for the adventurous. SRT skills are required and old wetsuit recommended (though not to bad mid summer) for the epic journey. Organised by HTG, contact Jonathan Davis
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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).