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 / Practice

Mt Albert - Owairaka Domain Summit Drive, Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand

Mount Albert, just down (North) of the summit. Extremely valuable, learn new skills and hone old ones.

ASG New Years week

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

What better way to bring on the new year, caves, caving, food, family, friends and fun.

Canyon Rigging Training

Maungarei Springs Tephra Blvd, Stonefields, Auckland, New Zealand

Meet at the pump house at the end of Barbarich Drive. Bring rope, webbing, biners, maillions, figure 8s harness etc. We can adjourn to the flying Moa for Refreshments afterwards.

ASG Club Night Beach Picnic January 2017

Point Chevalier Beach Harbour View Rd, Point Chevalier, Auckland, New Zealand

Soak up the sun for a fresh new years summer start with a beach picnic, chance to catch up with tall stories from the Xmas/New Years period, and resolutions for the new year! BYO - for all the family!

Waipu/Ruakaka Caving Weekend

Waipu Caves Waipu, North Island, New Zealand

Dave Bland's back yard! Great caving, camping and hilarity is assured...

Cave Rigging Training

Maungarei Springs Tephra Blvd, Stonefields, Auckland, New Zealand

Great skill to develop or just keep up to good practice standard - with practice... Cave rigging training - yes please! Meet at the pumphouse at the end of Barbarich Drive. Bring SRT kit, Rope, Rigging Gear. We can adjourn to the Flying Moa for refreshments afterwards.

Waitomo Caving Weekend

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

Weekend at Waitomo, every cavers dream! Watch for details, get in touch with Amy...

SRT skills Training

Maungarei Springs Tephra Blvd, Stonefields, Auckland, New Zealand

Personal SRT skills are essential in any vertical cave environment - learn what its all about, or join and keep those skills sharp! Meet at the pumphouse at the end of Barbarich Drive. Bring SRT kit, Rope, Rigging Gear. We can adjourn to the Flying Moa for refreshments afterwards.

ASG Club Night Feburary 2017

The Dominion Bar 234 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand

Our monthly meeting, The Dominion Bar on 234 Dominion Road, Mt Eden. For any keen punters who would like to try the food on offer, suggest catching up an hour before to try a meal, mains will be half price.

Karamu Day Trip

Karamu Waikato, New Zealand

Just south west of Hamilton, so close, pleasant day trip...

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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).