Trips

Trips and events 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.

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Mangawhitikau cave

November 30, 2019 - December 1, 2019

Bill Dobbie is running a Mangawhitikau trip weekend of 30Nov -1Dec in Waitomo.

Mangawhitikau is a very wet cave so wetsuits are required. It’s also a 34m pitch in so SRT skills are needed too, there are lots of pools and waterfalls to climb.

For those who are keen that would like to brush up on your SRT skills prior let me know and we can arrange a training session for you one night in the week.

Numbers for this trip are limited due to the nature of the cave so please RSVP with Bill on 096389210.

Sunday will likely be Murchies or something similar thats non SRT any suggestions are welcome.

Any one keen to car share let me know. For gear hire speak to Pete Smith.

Any other questions get in touch.

Thanks

Amy

0274054515

Details

Start:: November 30, 2019
End:: December 1, 2019
Event Category:: Multi-day trip

Organizer

: Bill Dobbie
Phone: 09 638 9210

Venue

: Waitomo – Awatiro (club hut)
: 10km out of Waitomo New Zealand + Google Map

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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).