If
you're 14 years or over, tired of the
crowds and concrete paths and want to
discover scenery more than skin deep,
then this is the sensible way to see
Tasmania's natural or "wild"
caves.
"A totally different perspective on life-magnetic.
Another million trips would be great!"
Nicole Rankin, Brisbane, Australia.
(extract from our Visitors Book)
"Excellent-not just a tour of a bunch of holes.
A real introduction to the techniques and
principles of caving."
Eric
Gunther, New York, USA.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
This is not the regular 'tourist caves' experience.
Each trip is different, because the style is up to you. With a maximum of 5 clients to 1 guide (max 8 clients*), the
normal tour can be easy grade up to moderate, but does not include vertical rope work*. Choose from easy, walking passages to squeezy
passages. There are places for photography, for a
peaceful underground wilderness experience, for
adventure/challenges and for wet/muddy fun. Minor
disabilities may not be a problem, but please ask.
Trips to more sensitive, remote and/or difficult
caves may follow introductory tours. Accommodation
available; bushwalking and other activities
available, both guided and self-reliant.
(*ask about our specially designed trips for special
interest, corporate, school and larger groups)
Special interest
group briefing for combined caving and abseiling
adventure. Note that abseiling is arranged for
group trips specially on request for extra cost
TOURS
Inclusions:
All caving equipment, overalls and lights hire, guide/s, environmental interpretation, photography advice, morning tea or lunch (as applicable).
We meet and depart from:
James General Store, main street, Mole Creek at
9:30am (in your own vehicle). The normal tour finishes approximately
1:30pm.
Mole Creek is about 1 hour's drive via Deloraine
(turning off Highway A1) from Devonport or
Launceston, or about 1 hr 40 mins from Cradle
Mt.
You bring:
Camera, films and flash. Woollen or thermal rated clothing* and socks*,
sturdy footwear as for bushwalking (will get muddy; maybe wet) and a change of footwear and spare jumper. We will walk on uneven, slippery ground and wading a river passage is a distinct possibility. Bring a raincoat if the weather is doubtful. (*we can provide appropriate jumpers, beanies and socks if you don't have them)
Please advise us:
- if you have strong motives or particular interests;
e.g. photography, nature, adventure or taking it easy.
- if you have special dietary requirements.
- if you have any doubt about your ability to cope with the activity because of physical disability, ankle or knee problems, or any reason at all.
IN
CASE OF EXTREME WEATHER please check
by phone at 8am on tour day.
*Phone or Fax Debbie (03) 63678142
Please
print this page prior to coming on the
tour.
Tourism
Accreditation: aTourism
Industry Council Tasmania
www.wildcavetours.com
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