Category Archives: NHVSS

Caving in Tasmania – “you should only get your legs wet”

Posted on April 19, 2018 by marilyn

CROESUS CAVE – 19 April 2018 Those were Garry’s words, plus “if you lean on one hand, and hold your pack to the side you shouldn’t get too wet” … wrong! It was a squeezy passage just to get in … Continue reading →

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Caving in Tasmania – our “rest” day

Posted on April 18, 2018 by marilyn

GENGHIS KHAN – 18 April 2018 After my mammoth effort in Kubla Khan, I decided to forego Tuesday’s trip into Tailender, particularly as Garry said it was a very physical trip, so, I stayed back at the cabin, washed everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Caving in Tasmania – in the deep end

Posted on April 16, 2018 by marilyn

KUBLA KHAN (MC1 & MC29) – April 16, 2018 This is the cave that all Australian cavers aspire to see.  It’s a daunting trip, taking anywhere between 9 to 12 hours to do the full through trip.  It’s highly restricted, … Continue reading →

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Caving in Tasmania – Getting our feet wet

Posted on April 15, 2018 by marilyn

SASSAFRAS & MY CAVE – 14 – 15 April 2018 I have wanted to do some caves in Tasmania for quite a while now – after all, they are reputed to be the Best Caves in Australia!  So, when Newcastle/Hunter … Continue reading →

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Small, Squeezy and Vertical – caving at Glenrock

Posted on April 23, 2017 by marilyn

CAVING – GLENROCK STATION – 21 – 23 April, 2017 Caving expeditions to Glenrock Station happen infrequently, and access is highly regulated by the land owners.  So far 150+ caves and potential caves have been discovered, most of them vertical.

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