CaveSAR Foundation Course – Waitomo
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandIf you are keen to sign up to CaveSAR or have done so but don’t have much experience this may be the right course for you. Contact Murray Wilson
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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.
Monthly Social, November 29
Hello Cavers, Our next monthly social will be The Corner Store, 25 Mount Eden Road, Eden Terrace, Auckland, 1023. Come have some food and drinks, and chat with fine fellow caver types! Look to see you there about 7 pm.
ASG Xmas party and Caving weekend – Waitomo
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandNow summer is here it is time to head down to Waitomo for a social weekend with a smattering of underground activities. The traditional ASG Christmas should not be missed. There will be caving trips Saturday morning and Sunday, but the emphasis is on the social activities Saturday afternoon and…
New Year Caving at Awatiro Hut
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New Zealand28th December – 2 Jan
New Year Caving at Awatiro Hut
ASG Social – BBQ / Picnic
orakei domainBring your own food, drink, seating etc. A chance to catch up and chat in the evening sunshine. Meet at 7 pm. Location: Orakei Domain
Puketiti Station – Thunderer and/or Kuratahi caves
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandLeave ASG Hut at 7 Meet at Fat Pigeon Cafe ( 41 Moa Street, Piopio 3912) 8 am Saturday morning. No SRT Leader - David Bland
ASG Social – February
Torpedo Bay Naval Museum 64 King Edward Parade, Devonport, Auckland, New ZealandDevonport / North Head exploration. Come on an evening walk around the coast of North Head and back over the summit. Good views and plenty of old tunnels built for North Head fort. Most of the defense network was built in the late 1800s. Location: Meeting at Torpedo Bay Naval…
March Working Bee / Day Caving trip
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandIts time for the great annual ASG working bee to get the the hut ready for another season of caving! A spring clean and some repairs are in order so don't be shy at put your hand up for a fantastic weekend. Its a great way to meet people and…
Cancelled – March Social – BBQ
One Tree Hill Auckland, New ZealandThis event has been cancelled
Family Caving Weekend
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandThe plan is to enter at the Cleft of the Orcs, which will involve a 30m abseil, and then follow the stream all the way through to the Downstream exit. Depending on the group's energy levels, we have some options to add a couple of side tours to either the upper…
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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).