AT
MT BUFFALO, We commence running the Underground River as of the
Melbourne Cup weekend. Armageddon Cave (A Vertical Cave in the
Mt Buffalo Gorge) is also a great Adventure option.
Call David on 0419280614 to enquire.
The Underground River Cave
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THE UNDERGROUND RIVER CAVE
The Cave is a Granite Boulder Infill Cave some 400 metres long with about
100 to 150 metres easily navigable (for a normal group, this can take up to
1 & 1/2 to 2 hours). During Nov to Jan there is often swift running
water in the Cave and this adds to the Adventure. The expedition is always
partly in water and you will get wet and cold, see clothing requirements in
"you need".
There are glowworms in the cave and although they are sometimes elusive, they
can often be seen from early January to the end of Summer. There are
also cave dwelling spiders, cave crickets and other insects. In Early
autumn there are unusual Fungi in the cave as well.
THE ADVENTURE
A standard Caving Adventure takes around 2 & 1/2 to 3 hours to
conduct, including briefings and preparation, walking down to the Cave, passage through the
cave and the return walk back to the Chalet.
Longer activities where Caving
Technique is taught can also be arranged.
Caving at Mt Buffalo includes squeezing
through holes, climbing rockfalls, wading through pools, scrambling up rapids, and climbing up
waterfalls. It is a great adventure!
YOU NEED
For most of the year it is cold in the cave and you need to wear old synthetic
or thermal clothing. Rubber soled boots are required (sand shoes are
OK). We provide a thermal top to wear under your own old clothes if necessary.
Any personal medication such as ASTHMA PUFFERS etc needs to be brought and
the Leaders advised.A moderate level of fitness
and dexterity is required and although some disabilities and previous injuries
may be acceptable, these need to be advised to ADVENTURE GUIDES AUSTRALIA
as early as possible for consideration of participation.
THE COST
Advertised Tourism Cave trips..............................................$99
pp
Private Groups - A full day program
including Burstons Crevasse and extended Caving in the Underground
River Cave
from...........................................................................$155
pp
Or call David Chitty for a specific quote for your group.
BOOKINGS FOR ADVERTISED ADVENTURES
Bookings can be confirmed for Advertised Adventures via the Bright Visitors
Centre, (03) 5755 2275, or for Visitors to Mt Buffalo, by contacting
Mt Buffalo Chalet Activities section, (03) 5755 1500.
Full payment is required to confirm bookings.
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