New South Wales Cave Specialists

The Role of the New South Wales Speleological Council

Provide a forum for discussion of issues of concern to member societies, and where agreed by the Council, to take action on such issues.
Speak on behalf of or to represent the interests of all member societies.
Arrange such joint activities or integration of society activities as may be agreed by the member societies
Provide a clearing house for the exchange of information or other communication between member societies
Undertake any other action or function agreed by member societies provided that no actions of the Council shall conflict with the general policies of the Federation, and that no actions shall be taken in respect of matters outside the geographical area covered by the Council's membership.

The New South Wales Speleological Council is the NSW & ACT arm of the Australian Speleological Federation Inc. Membership of the Council is made up of Federation member societies within NSW and the ACT The Council also has a number of Associate organisations who are also Associates of the Federation and based in NSW.

Additional information can be obtained with email asf.caves.nswsc@gmail.com

New South Wales Spelological Council executive committee

Lachlan Bailey
Peter Dykes
Roderick Smith
Glenn Stalgis Whitaker
Keir Vaughan-Taylor
Brittany Meers
Emily Butcher

Wombeyan

There is no sign of roadworks on the Mittagong side. The road is phyically open but very rough. Roadworks on the Taralga side is finished.
Wombeyan Caves will re-open for camping and cave tours on the 15th of March.

All staffing remains the same as before the closure.
The large grassed area is divided into two. One side, intended for kangaroos is blocked off while the other side allows camping for a maximum of 12 groups. Small camping pads are available on the other side of the creek each with enough room for one tent.
Campfire sites have been reduced in number to half as many with the long term goal of no campfires being permitted.

A new kiosk/guide reception building has been constructed. The area outside has been landscaped.
Cars may no long park on the grassed area which is bordered by a cement path.

A cement path runs down to the Victoria Arch where is meets a steel lookout podium. The podium is not as bad as the planning photos portrayed being back just on the edge of the creek. There is no stage in the creek as depicted in the project plan. Wedding parties may have have a ceremony here with a small number of people but the slip proof grated floor precludes high heels.

Pedestrians are directed across the podium thus giving more protection to the stromatolite. The old compacted gravel path on the left of the podium (facing in) might be removed. River gravels in the Arch are meters deeper than previously. Gravels are almost touching the underside of the pedestrian bridges. The river no longer flows through Fig Tree, instead flows down a swallet on the left side just past the podium. br>

Jenolan

Transport for NSW intends to repair 5 Mile Hill Two Mile HIll will be closed for repair 2024. Unsure exactly when

In General

In Articles tab there is an opnion piece critical about Wind Farms at Timor.
Wombeyan Road Repairs

ASF's environmental gladiator, Clare Buswell is unimpressed with development plans for Yarrangobilly
See Yarrangobilly issues.

New South Wales Speleological Council updated February 23 2024