September Waitomo Explorations
This month's club trip will be to Waitomo Waterfall cave. It's a pretty, fairly easy, non srt trip in Waitomo Caves area. Good for everyone including those new to caving.
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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.
Puketiti
Puketiti Station One hour south of Waitomo, New ZealandA weekend down on Puketiti Station. Day One will visit Kuratahi and Day Two an Agamemnon/Green Door/Ratty's Hole adventure.
October Club Night – Presentation Exploration of the tropical karst and caves in the Central Cordillera, Colombia
Remuera Club 27-33 Ohinerau St, Remuera, Auckland, New ZealandJoin us at the Remuera club, grab some food and a drink and George will give a talk on his explorations of some tropical caves and karst. Followed by some lively conversation and more drinks.
Nostalgia Carbide Trip with a Bang
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandPete is running a nostalgic trip using carbide. Having your own carbide lamp and fuel is essential. All due care will be taken of course! Don't have carbide? Grab a group of people, get permission for a cave and come down to the hut anyway.
Christmas Party!!!
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandLots of eating, drinking, festivities and possibly some caving. A not-to-be-missed event. Details TBC
ASG Club Night January 2022
Okahu Bay , New ZealandIt's been a while but let's welcome 2022 in with a beach picnic! 6.30pm @ Okahu Bay. Bring a picnic, blanket and togs if you fancy a swim.
PRESENTATION POSTPONED ASG Club Night February 2022 – Presentation Exploration of the tropical karst and caves in Central Columbia
Remuera Club 27-33 Ohinerau St, Remuera, Auckland, New ZealandPRESENTATION POSTPONED, come and meet for a social gathering - Join us at the Remuera Club. Grab some food and a drink and George will give a talk on his explorations of some tropical caves and karst. Followed by some lively conversation and drinks.
ASG Club Night March 2022 – Urban Caving
TBCVisit some hidden caves in Auckland's Underground. Location undisclosed. Watch your Gmail inbox for further info.
ASG Club Night April 2022- Social Night
Remuera Club 27-33 Ohinerau St, Remuera, Auckland, New ZealandJoin us at the Remuera Club for some food, drinks and great conversation.
Millar’s Waterfall
Waitomo - Awatiro (club hut) 10km out of Waitomo, New ZealandQueen's Birthday weekend, with the main trip going down Millar's Waterfall cave on Saturday.
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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).