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.
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…
For all members, refresh or learn something new...
Watch this space, more information to follow...
Watch this space, more information to follow...
For all members, refresh or learn something new...
Adventure plus on our very door step! Lava tubes, the big one is still out there!
Join us at the Remuera Club for tall stories, lies and milk with cookies…
Watch this space, more information to follow...
Adventure plus on our very door step! Lava tubes, the big one is still out there!
Join us at the Remuera Club for tall stories, lies and milk with cookies…
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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).