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ANZEC Member Bryan Fry discovers Gigantic new snake species in Amazon rainforest
Scientists working in the Amazon rainforest have discovered a new species of snake, rumored to be the biggest in the world.
A team headed by Bryan Fry from from the University of Queensland traveled to the Ecuadorian Amazon to search for the previously undocumented northern green anaconda (Eunectes akayima), following an invitation from the Waorani people to observe anacondas “rumoured to be the largest in existence,” according to the scientists…Read More
An Evening of Adventure | Sydney 13 February 2024
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 Extreme Trekker James McAlloon and Piper Alpha survivor Ed Punchard. ..Read More
FINstitute event a success for ANZEC Student Members
Earlier in October, Explorer's Club member Aliah Banchik, along with her club, the FINstitute, hosted a massive shark conservation event. The FINstitute, situated at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia, stands as more than just a student-led club; it serves as a beacon of optimism for the realm of ocean conservation…Read More
Record attendees at ANZEC Event enjoy presentations by Dr. Leeming and Dr. Andrews
Last night's, 'Evening of Adventure' - organised and hosted by the ANZEC - Australia & New Zealand Explorers Club Chapter - was, as always, a superb event.
As well as two outstanding presentations - the first, by Dr Gareth Andrews, on the grueling, 66-day, trek across the Antarctic earlier this year: and the second by, Dr Kate Leeming, on her many extreme cycling expeditions, and her projected first crossing of Antarctica by bicycle - one of the members, Ed Punchard (one of the divers who had survived the 1988 Piper Alpha oil rig explosion) had journeyed from Western Australia to attend the event.
An Evening of Adventure | Sydney 14 November 2023
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 Antarctic adventurer Gareth Andrew and extreme cyclist Dr. Kate Leeming.
I-124 Submarine Expedition
In World War II Japan and Australia fought for control of the seas north of Australia. The I-124 Japanese submarine was laying mines and hunting ships outside Darwin Harbour when it was engaged by Australian forces. Watch this documentary made by ANZEC members.
I-124 Submarine Expedition featured in President Video Report
The latest PRESIDENT’S VIDEO REPORT has just been posted. I am proud to inform you that I-124 Submarine Expedition which, was led by members ANZEC members Matt Cater, Steve Trewavas, Kasimir Zierl, gave us an opportunity to reflect on our World War 2 heritage…Click here to view
Let’s support ANZEC Member’s "From Me, to Hiu" shark conservation initiative
ANZEC student member Aliah Banchik is the co-founder and President of The FINstitute alongside her co-founder and vice-president, Luca Hoffecker, and their dedicated team, they have organized the "From Me, to Hiu" fundraising event to support shark conservation in Indonesia…Read More
The Frontier Below by Jeff Maynard
The Frontier Below recounts the 2,000 year history of the human quest to go deeper underwater. Starting in antiquity, with pearl divers and sponge divers, it reveals many of the myths surrounding early diving, then explains how, during the Renaissance, people got serious about finding ways of breathing underwater. Maynard details the improvements to diving bells as they evolved over 400 years, again revealing many misconceptions which have been held about pioneers such as astronomer Sir Edmond Halley…Read More
Be an Explorer Immortal
There is a limited opportunity to be permanently recognized at the historic Explorers Club Headquarters with a personally engraved tile on the LeFrak Terrace, just steps from the Clark Lecture Room and Library. Place your name, or someone that you would like to honor, alongside exploration legends like President Theodore Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong and Roald Amundsen, and friends from all over the world…Read More
Bindi Irwin presented with the President’s award for conservation
Bindi Irwin has been honored alongside fellow Presidential Award winners Greg Carr and Wendy Schmidt at The Explorers Club Annual Dinner held on April 22 in New York City. The President’s Awards are special honors given to individuals, teams, sponsors or institutions for incredible accomplishments in the field, or for support of the Club and its mission. With Bindi's lifetime of work in conservation and the theme of this year's gala, she is a perfect recipient for this recognition...Read More
Kate Leeming’s latest achievement- Conquering Queen Maud Land
A new year and new expeditions on the horizon! I am very excited to welcome you all to the first blog for Breaking the Cycle Antarctica.
Supported by sustainable travel company White Desert, the mission is to cycle across Queen Maud Land on the edge of the Antarctic Plateau, from Wolf’s Fang Camp (1130m elevation; 71o 32’ 00” S 8o 50’ 00” E) to Whichaway Camp (100m elevation; 70o 48’ 00” S 11o 23’ 00” E).
Aliquam 2023 Update - Amazing time for Young Explorers
As many of our members are aware, Anthony Gordon and his team (Dive Instructor – Sam James & Photographer Nathan Roderick) were producing Aliquam 3 over the New Years break.
ANZEC Member Matt Carter inducted into The Explorers Club 50: 50 Individuals Changing the World
Each year, The Explorers Club 50 recognizes fifty extraordinary individuals changing the world. Naming these global exploration leaders to the EC50 shines a bright light on their extraordinary work, amplifies their voices, and redefines that field of exploration as we know it.
Jessica Watson's movie True Spirit on Netflix 3 February
True Spirit is a biography based on the real-life adventure of treasured ANZEC member Jessica Watson, who at the age of 16 became the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop, and unassisted around the world.
Kate Leeming presented with an Order of Australia
We are proud to announce that treasured ANZEC member has been award with an Order of Australia. Kate has achieved so much already in her career as an adventurer, explorer, author, producer and educator.
Andrews – Stephenson Antarctica 2023 Expedition
In a triumph of mental and physical resilience and the spirit of adventure we reached the Geographic South Pole at 6.30pm on the 18th January extremely proud to have completed the grueling 1400 kilometer journey from the very edge of the Antarctic continent.
ANZEC Minke Whale Trip Great Barrier Reef 19-22 June 2023
Join us on our next expedition to the Great Barrier Reef in peak Minke Whale season. Find out more
Australian Geographic Society Awards
On behalf of The Australian Geographic Society, we are thrilled to announce the return of the prestigious Australian Geographic Society Awards…Read More and book tickets
ANZEC Members featured in President's Video Report
ANZEC Members Sarah Boucham and Dr. Richie Madden have been featured in the latest President's Video Report
They are featured as part of a report on The Explorers Club Next Generation Explorers Network (NGEN), which is a network for the ascending generation of Explorers Club members.
In the video report above Sarah is featured at 8:00 Minutes and Richie is featured at 8:30 minutes