Re: [Texascavers] New Zealand Cave Advice?
Mallory, I was there about 30 years ago so I’m sure all the tour requirements have changed. I have heard that you may want to get your tickets in advance as they do limit the number of people that can tour on any given day. I got a private tour so don’t know what they cost. You may also want to book a black water rafting trip to some of the nearby caves. If I remember correctly, one of the caves has a 300 foot entrance drop they lower you down and you come out another entrance. I think you can rent or they provide everything you need. While you are in NZ, you may want to go over and see the Geyser fields at Roturua. There are only a few places in the world you can see geysers so it is well worth seeing and not too far from Waitomo. Of course the caving museum at Waitomo is outstanding and there are a number of excellent caving clubs in NZ. Make sure you also visit the temperate rain forests. Not too many places you can see these also. On the north island, go see Harwoods Hole, a 500 foot deep surface pit. Nice short hike over to the pit. Go to Nelson, and then over to Takaka and see one of the great springs of the world (popo) and also visit Abel Tasman National Park. Of course there are the great hikes along the west coast. Have fun. Geary From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Mallory Mayeux Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 12:05 PM To: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com Subject: [Texascavers] New Zealand Cave Advice? Advice please: I'm going to New Zealand in a couple of weeks and will be visiting Waitomo, home of the glowworm caves. Has anyone ever been? If so, any particular trips or tours I should sign up for? Looking at their website, they have a guide to find the best tour for you, so the "most comprehensive caving experience", the Black Abyss 5 hour trip, is my current choice, but there are other caves nearby that I'd like to visit if anyone gives them a stamp of approval. Due to luggage constraints, I won't be able to bring much/any gear of my own (unless someone knows a caver contact who might have a couple of helmets for my new husband and I to borrow, that would be EPIC but unexpected). Thanks for any suggestions! Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com<mailto:mmay...@gmail.com> ***This is an external email - beware links & attachments from unknown senders*** ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
Re: [Texascavers] New Zealand Cave Advice?
Mallory, It’s been 11 years since I visited Waitomo. There were several show cave and wild cave tour options, plus caving in the area. I expect much may have changed since then and recommend you contact local cavers for the latest info. For anyone planning international travel and wanting to connect with local cavers, go to the website of the International Union of Speleology (UIS): http://www.uis-speleo.org. You’ll easily find contacts to cavers and caving organizations in UIS’ 54 member countries. Like cavers anywhere, some are great at replying quickly, some will reply when they get back from an expedition, and some won’t reply at all, so I suggest reaching out to all listed people for the country you’re interested in. George George Veni, PhD Executive Director, National Cave and Karst Research Institute (NCKRI) and President, International Union of Speleology (UIS) NCKRI address (primary) 400-1 Cascades Avenue Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220 USA Office: +575-887-5517 Mobile: +210-863-5919 Fax: +575-887-5523 gv...@nckri.org<mailto:gv...@nckri.org> www.nckri.org<http://www.nckri.org/> UIS address Titov trg 2 Postojna, 6230, Slovenia www.uis-speleo.org<http://www.uis-speleo.org/> From: Texascavers On Behalf Of Mallory Mayeux Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2019 11:05 To: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com Subject: [Texascavers] New Zealand Cave Advice? Advice please: I'm going to New Zealand in a couple of weeks and will be visiting Waitomo, home of the glowworm caves. Has anyone ever been? If so, any particular trips or tours I should sign up for? Looking at their website, they have a guide to find the best tour for you, so the "most comprehensive caving experience", the Black Abyss 5 hour trip, is my current choice, but there are other caves nearby that I'd like to visit if anyone gives them a stamp of approval. Due to luggage constraints, I won't be able to bring much/any gear of my own (unless someone knows a caver contact who might have a couple of helmets for my new husband and I to borrow, that would be EPIC but unexpected). Thanks for any suggestions! Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com<mailto:mmay...@gmail.com> ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
[Texascavers] New Zealand Cave Advice?
Advice please: I'm going to New Zealand in a couple of weeks and will be visiting Waitomo, home of the glowworm caves. Has anyone ever been? If so, any particular trips or tours I should sign up for? Looking at their website, they have a guide to find the best tour for you, so the "most comprehensive caving experience", the Black Abyss 5 hour trip, is my current choice, but there are other caves nearby that I'd like to visit if anyone gives them a stamp of approval. Due to luggage constraints, I won't be able to bring much/any gear of my own (unless someone knows a caver contact who might have a couple of helmets for my new husband and I to borrow, that would be EPIC but unexpected). Thanks for any suggestions! Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com ___ Texascavers mailing list | http://texascavers.com Texascavers@texascavers.com | Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/texascavers@texascavers.com/ http://lists.texascavers.com/listinfo/texascavers
