Helictite

Helictite - Journal of Australasian Speleological Research

General Information

Since its establishment in 1962, Helictite has been instrumental in raising the profile of Speleological exploration, investigation and scientific research in Australia and surrounding countries. One of only four or five similar journals in the world, it has also greatly enhanced the reputation of Australasian Speleology in the international arena.

Authors may submit scientific papers, reports, abstracts, reviews and news. This may also include comprehensive descriptive accounts of the exploration and morphology of individual caves. Authors do not need to have a scientific background to contribute; quite a number of recreational cavers have written articles of lasting significance. All articles are refereed by two Speleologists with expertise in the particular area, and edited to meet usual scientific standards. The editors will advise and assist prospective authors as necessary.

Under an agreement with the previous publishers, ownership of Helictite was transferred to the Australian Speleological Federation Inc. in 2000. Most back issues are still available and article reprints can be ordered. Subscriptions are invited and the rates are quite reasonable.

News at 8th August 2010

Reprints of nearly all papers and articles publised in Volumes 36 to 40 are now available as free downloads in PDF format. Look for PDF links on the Abstracts and Table of Contents pages listed on the Indexes page. Some PDF reprints contain colour plates, even though the original issue of Helictite was printed in black and white.

Helictite Volume 40 Number 2 is currently being compiled and edited. Publication is expected in the fourth quarter of 2010.

Helictite Volume 40 Number 1 was printed and posted out to all subscribers in early November 2007. The Table of Contents, Abstracts and PDF reprints of all the papers and articles are available on this web site.

Subscriptions are now being accepted for Volume 40, 41 and 42.

Coming soon to Helictite:

The Jenolan Show Caves survey - new maps of the Jenolan system based on extensive resurveys, including colour fold-out maps.