THE CAVE
The underground river cave at Mt Buffalo is a horizontal boulder infill type cave, some 350 metres long. (we normally only travel the first 150 metres or so) It has a number of exits.
There is an active steam in the cave and when water levels are moderate, there are numerous rapids and waterfalls to challenge the caving team.
This cave is wet and cold with tight squeezes and slippery rocks. It is a horizontal cave so no roped work is needed for access and it is all crawling and squeezing and teamwork.
You will need:
Thermal underwear and or warm synthetic clothes such as an old track suit or fleece clothing (Long Trousers and Long Sleeves) as the underground river can be a cold cave.
Sturdy runners or boots (Sports sandals are not acceptable)
Medication as required (such as an asthma puffer)
A full change of shoes and clothing and a towel for when you finish the cave as we will get very wet!
A plastic bag for wet and dirty clothing at the end of the Adventure!
Cameras are not recommended if they are not waterproof.
Meeting location
We meet at the Mt Buffalo Gorge Car-park Near the stone hut at the lower end of the car-park at the time arranged:
At advertised time for Weekend and Holiday Adventures
As per arrangements for private groups
Price
The price for advertised cave adventures is $110 pp
For private activities a full day of caving is normally required with a minimum fee of $1850 for a team of up to 10 participants
Assumption of Risk Forms:
Recreational and Corporate Groups etc will need to complete at the activity location prior to participation.
Equipment
We supply Industry standard helmets and helmet mounted lights. We also provide kneepads.
You will need to bring your own lunches and other snacks as suitable for the duration of the adventure.
There is an entry fee to the national park (in 2010 this is $10.30 for a car and from $55.00 for a bus)
For the minimum standards for caving see the Adventure Activity Standards on www.orc.org.au
FOR BOOKINGS CONTACT DAVID CHITTY Mobile 0419280614 E Mail agati@netc.net.au
