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.
We will run a workshop on how to self rescue as a group. This will be from 10am at Stonefields, Barbarich Drive, Mount Wellington, Auckland 1072. Bring the gear you would normally take on a vertical caving trip. We will talk through what to do if you get flooded, appropriate…
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Awatiro Further details TBD
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AGM and presentation on a trip through Nettlebed cave system. The Stormy Pot / Nettlebed cave system in the South Island is the deepest cave in the South Hemisphere. Paul Rowe will be giving a presentation about his recent three-day through-trip of the cave, descending 1,150m and traversing the complex…
This year will be the NZSS’ 70th birthday and ASG are hosting the AGM event. There will be loads of great caving trips, a dinner, a BBQ, fun events and a single hour of AGM. This is a great way to meet other cavers from different clubs and get to…
Come practice your SRT, Ladder climbing, rigging or just hang out and chat with your fellow cavers. Location = Adventure Specialties Trust, 1/4 Winston Place, Henderson, Waitakere 0610
Come help keep our hut in tip-top shape!
Waitomo Awatiro ASG hut Further details TBD
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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).