Trips

Trips and eventsAuckland 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.

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Rescue Rigging Training

Maungarei Springs Tephra Blvd, Stonefields, Auckland, New Zealand

Contact Murray for details

Self Rescue Training

Waipu Caves Waipu, North Island, New Zealand

At the end of the Waipu Caving trip, a spot of important training.  Contact Murray for more details.

Stretcher Training

Mt Eden 30 Puhi Huia Rd, Auckland, New Zealand

Stretcher packaging and carry with low level rigging.  Contact Murray for details.

SRT Rescue Training

Monte Cecilia park Luck Cres, Hillsborough, Auckland, New Zealand

SRT rescue practise and Michie phone familiarisation. Contact Murray for details.

NZSS SRT Training

Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New Zealand

Join Chris Whitehouse and refresh, up-skill and learn all there is to know about safe SRT skills.

Vertical Rope Rescue Training

Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New Zealand

The courses are aimed at cavers who are likely to be involved underground in a cave rescue (hopefully as a rescuer not a patient) and cover mix of theory and practical sessions over the first two days, with an additional day underground for a rope rescue exercise to put into…

ASG – SAREX

Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New Zealand

CaveSAR members, more information to follow.

Waitomo Caving + SRT Skills and Rigging

Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New Zealand

Weekend at Waitomo for some general caving is in order.  Sadly Puketiti Station has been cancelled, but don't let that stop you for this great long weekend!  Contact Pete Smith As a bonus, Chris Whitehouse is offering SRT skills and rigging to whom go, contact on chris.whitehouse@caves.org.nz or phone 021 992…

SRT Skills and Rigging

Maungarei Springs Tephra Blvd, Stonefields, Auckland, New Zealand

For all members, refresh or learn something new...

SRT Skills and Rigging

Maungarei Springs Tephra Blvd, Stonefields, Auckland, New Zealand

For all members, refresh or learn something new...

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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).