Port Waikato Day Trip
Port Waikato North Island, New ZealandA trip to the Gaskells system. Originally Aug 26, now Sept 2.
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.
A trip to the Gaskells system. Originally Aug 26, now Sept 2.
More Details TBC
Saturday: Working Bee at the Awatiro Hut Sunday: Caving trip somewhere nearby
More Details TBD
If 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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28th December – 2 Jan
New Year Caving at Awatiro Hut
Bring your own food, drink, seating etc. A chance to catch up and chat in the evening sunshine. Meet at 7 pm. Location: Orakei Domain
Leave ASG Hut at 7 Meet at Fat Pigeon Cafe ( 41 Moa Street, Piopio 3912) 8 am Saturday morning. No SRT Leader - David Bland
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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).