Newcastle & Hunter Valley Speleological Society

Newcastle & Hunter Valley Speleological Society NHVSS is not just a recreational caving group. We’re also involved in other cave related areas such as conservation, photography, mapping and surveying.

We also run other activities like Kayaking (flatwater and whitewater), hiking, or skiing. Back in the early 1980’s, a group of caving instructors from the scout association and local members from the Cave Rescue Group, tossed around the idea of forming a Newcastle based
caving club. A meeting was held in May 1984 to select a steering committee and to draw up the constitution and by-laws. The first

club trip was to Timor Caves in July 1984. NHVSS became associate members of the ASF in 1984, and in January 1986 we became a corporate member of the ASF. We’re also involved in other cave related areas such as conservation, photography, mapping and surveying, SRT work, and scientific
studies. The odd bushwalk, canyon, kayak or ski trip is even thrown in for variety from time to time. Above all, we are a group who enjoy the escape into the world of the outdoors, and underground adventures. The Newcastle and Hunter Valley Speleological Society provides for anyone with an interest in caving. Trips vary in their level of difficulty, and there is plenty to interest both
the beginner and experienced caver. Training days are held regularly for all members. Come and marvel at the wonders of Mother Nature with us and learn about the amazing cave formations that have taken thousands of years to form. So grab a helmet and light and come see what lies beneath the surface, in the darkness of the subterranean world. You’ ll have a lot of fun.

We need your help to protect some of NSW’s caves before it’s too late. Every signature is important and helps to highlig...
20/04/2026

We need your help to protect some of NSW’s caves before it’s too late. Every signature is important and helps to highlight the significance of karst conservation!

A proposed power transmission corridor may cut through the Timor and Barry cave regions in the Hunter Valley, threatening fragile karst landscapes, bat habitats, and endangered wildlife.

This isn’t fully mapped, and damage to these systems would be permanent.

A NSW Parliament ePetition is close to the 20,000 signatures needed to trigger debate—but it needs support now.

The Parliament of New South Wales acknowledges and respects the traditional lands of all Aboriginal people, and pays respects to all Elders past and present. We acknowledge the Gadigal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which the Parliament of New South Wales stands.

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