The splashdown is expected around 3:19 a.m. Saturday (Sydney Time). SpaceX's Fram2 mission, the first crewed mission ever to orbit Earth over the poles, will return today (April 4), and you can watch it live. On board is ANZEC member Eric Philips, the first astronaut bearing the Australian flag…Read

At 12.26pm (Sydney Time), 1 April,  ANZEC member Eric Philips will launch on SpaceX on the historical Fram2 Space Mission.

SpaceX is targeting Monday, March 31 at 9:46 p.m. ET for Falcon 9’s launch of Fram2to a polar orbit from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. There are three additional launch opportunities within the approximate 4.5-hour window: 11:20 p.m. ET followed by 12:53 a.m. and 2:26 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1. If needed, backup opportunities are available on Tuesday, April 1 starting at the same time…Read More

In a groundbreaking venture for Australia, polar explorer Eric Philips is set to launch into space sometime on or after the 31st of March, becoming the fourth Australian to embark on a space journey and the first to fly with SpaceX. Accompanying Philips is an official Explorers Club flag organised by ANZEC...Read More

ANZEC is proud to invite ANZEC members and friends to our first New Zealand Explorers Club weekend, running from the 28 to 30 March at the Tūhura Otago Museum in Dunedin, New Zealand. This Explorers Club weekend offer the opportunity for member to enjoy engaging talks, discussions and camaraderie. The program also include informal drinks, a dinner and the opportunity to explore the museum and surround of Dunedin…Read More

Breaking the Cycle Central Asia Explorer and expedition cyclist Dr. Kate Leeming OAM, M’13, is preparing for an epic 4.5 month, 10,000km bicycle journey through the heart of Central Asia, the hub of the ancient Silk Roads. Beginning on World Water Day, 22nd March 2025, Kate’s adventure will follow the Syr Darya (Jaxartes River) from its source in the Tien Shan, Kyrgyzstan, to the Aral Sea, and from there, trace the Amu Darya (Oxus River) to its source in the Wakhan Corridor, Afghanistan...Read More

It’s been a busy few months as state co-ordinator.

In September we had an evening with two presentations. One by Louis-Philippe Loncke who I would describe as a truly remarkable desert walker and long-distance trekker, who spoke of his various adventures. The other was by myself on how to a survive a major disaster, both on the night and in the years afterwards…Read More

This exciting evening is open to both members and non-members and will feature a presentation from the 2016 European Adventurer of the Year, Louie Philippe Loncke…Read More

ANZEC members Dr Richard ‘Harry’ Harris and Jeff Maynard will feature in the Bay to Birdwood Rally, Adelaide on 20 October. The rally is a celebration of Australian motoring and hundreds of vintage cars drive from Glenelg, through Adelaide, to the National Motor Museum at Birdwood...Read More

The Australia & New Zealand Chapter of the Explorers Club (ANZEC) is delighted to announce the upcoming 'ANZEC Evening of Adventure' in Melbourne on the 4th of October in Melbourne.

This exciting evening is open to both members and non-members and will feature presentations from extreme trekker Louie Philippe Loncke and pioneering technical diver John Dalla-Zuanna. You will also have the opportunity to meet and converse with other adventurous individuals on the night...Read More

Aussie Ark Gala Dinner | Sydney 31 October

A fundraiser to support the Tasmanian Devil.

Celebrate the success of Aussie Ark’s Devil breeding program and help us secure the future of this program and save this endangered species...Read More

On the eve of the Exports Club's first-ever event in Western Australia, we are excited to announce the appointment of Ed Punchard as ANZEC's Western Australia program coordinator.

Ed will be hosting this inaugural event on the 12th of September. Since joining the club 18 months ago, we have been inspired by his enthusiasm and energy. He has made several trips to our events in Sydney and will now be taking charge of organizing our events in WA...Read More

An Evening of Adventure | Perth 12 September 2024

The Australia & New Zealand Chapter of the Explorers Club (ANZEC) is proud to announce the first-ever ANZEC Evening of Adventure in Perth, Western Australia.

This is a historic initiative of our Belgian Explorers Club member Louis-Philippe Loncke, and our new ANZEC WA Programme Coordinator Ed Punchard.

This intimate evening is open to all members and guests and will include stimulating presentations from Extreme Trekker Louis-Philippe Loncke and Piper Alpha survivor Ed Punchard...Read More

Courtesy of ABC Alice Springs - Story by Alex Barwick, production by Elsa Silberstein.

Belgian adventurer Louis-Philippe Loncke set out to cross the Simpson Desert twice.

But not all big dreams go to plan.

Along with hot conditions and a growing injury, Louis-Philippe Loncke endured desert flies swarming his face each day of his attempted crossing... Read More

ANZEC Member Eric Philips to be the vehicle pilor for the SpaceX The Fram2 mission, set to launch in late 2024. The mission represents a groundbreaking moment in human space exploration as it will be the first crewed mission specifically focused on exploring Earth's polar regions from space...Read More

The Australia & New Zealand Chapter of the Explorers Club (ANZEC) is proud to announce the next ANZEC Evening of Adventure in Sydney.

This intimate evening is open to all members and non-members and will include stimulating presentations from cave diver & documentary maker Jill Heinerth and polar explorer James McAlloon...Read More

Join the Australian Geographic Society for a night of incredible adventurers. Two thrilling speakers followed by a Q & A panel conversation in the beautiful Homestead at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on Queensland's Gold Coast. Presentations by Dr. Geoff Wilson AM and Tom Robinson. Thu 1st Aug 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm AEST, Currumbin QLD

Members of the ANZEC Chapter of the Explorers Club and public guests were extremely fortunate to attend the intimate and very informative Worlds first EC50 Science dinner on Wednesday 10th April.

Held within the Licensee Flat at The Oaks Hotel in Neutral Bay, this new location was a perfect backdrop for the two talks by Dr Richie Madden and Honorary Associate Professor Mark Hannaford.

I am excited to share with you the latest edition of the Presidents Video Report and important Club updates from TEC President Richard Garriott.

I am proud to let you know that our upcoming ANZEC EC50 Science dinner has been featured at 3 minutes and 10 seconds. Also, ANZEC Expedition Manager Jayne Jenkins has also been recognized at 10 minutes 10 seconds for her work on a documentary about conservation in remote areas. This is part of a 3-month expedition with this segment produced in the Philippines.

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Don’t forget to cast your vote in The Explorers Club 2024 Elections – Deadline Friday, April 19, 2024