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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March Social

March 26 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

This month’s social we’re going to do a bit more urban caving, this time two classic Auckland lava caves: The Cave of 1000 Pressups and Kitenui.
We’ll meet at 8 Wheturangi at 7. Come around back and meet us on the deck for some drinks and nibbles and catching up – bring your snacks, refreshments, and fuel of choice.
At about 7:30 we’ll walk over to 1000 Pressups. After everyone’s had a chance to crawl around, we’ll drive on over to Kitenui ave to do it all again!
The first cave lives up to its name – expect to do some pressups. Kitenui is a bit more relaxed.
Neither cave is terribly large, but expect some mud and grime and equip yourself appropriately, and of course bring helmets and torches!

Details

Date:
March 26
Time:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Organizer

Socials – Dan Allen

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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).