Name: Wee Jasper
Where: Near Wee Jasper township
Access: Public caves: Dogleg, Signature, Punchbowl, Dip Series, Gong, The Drain
Details: Caves used by many community and social groups.
Name: Bungonia
Where: Near Bungonia Township
Access: Common caves: B4-B5, Grill, Most caves open to all.
Details: Many caves may contain high levels of CO2. The NPWS Trip Intentions Book must be used.
Name: Cooleman / Blue Water Holes KNP
Where: Northern Kosciuszko National Park
Access: Only 4 caves available for public access.
Details: Good area for car camping. Other caves require NPWS permit to enter.
Name: Cotter
Where: -
Access: -
Details: -
Name: Yarrangobilly KNP
Where: Northern Kosciuszko National Park
Access: All caves require a NPWS permit or tour ticket
Details: Great variety of caves
Name: Wyanbene
Where: South of Braidwood
Access: Entry beyond old tourist section requires a NPWS permit
Details: Wet
Name: Big Hole (not really a cave)
Where: South of Braidwood
Access: Abseil entry requires NPWS permit
Details: Big abseil. Bigger prussik
Name: Marble Arch
Where: South of Braidwood
Access: Entry into any cave requires NPWS permit
Details: Nice Arch
Name: Wombeyan
Where: -
Access: All caves require a permit or tour ticket
Details: We need to go here more often
Name: Nettlebed
Where: New Zealand South Island
Access: Salvation Hall camp booking and rope use fees
Details: Hard, wet, need SRT ropes and equipment, route guidance required in some parts
Caves near Canberra require a vast array of skills and equipment. While some equipment is required for all caves, vertical caves require more specialized devices. Members can loan equipment initially.
Helmet: Protects the head when knocked or from falling objects. Hard shell preferred. (Mandatory for all CSS trips)
Headtorch/Headlamp: Usually attached to your helmet. Ideally carry 3 independent light sources plus spare batteries. (Mandatory)
Overalls/Coveralls: To protect your body. Cotton/polyester for dry caves, Cordura for wet caving. (Mostly mandatory)
Shoes/Boots: Preferably non-slip soles. (Mandatory)
Gloves: Protect hands from cuts, abrasions, and provide grip. (Optional)
