As the world’s largest ‘island’ – and the only country to span an entire continent – Australia, together with New Zealand, has its fair share of explorers - our pioneering spirit is still strongly ablaze today. As a quick cross-section of our membership reveals, while we may be hidden down underneath the globe, our members have definitely left their mark on the world stage, and continue to do so!

The late Sir Edmund Hillary – who was the Explorers Club’s honorary Chairman – was of course one of our members, along with other legends including Dick Smith, and Bill McGrath. Tim Jarvis holds the record for the world’s fastest unsupported journey to the South Pole; Dr Ann McFarlane, our chapter chair, has been involved with excavations of Old Kingdom sites in Egypt for over 25 years; and Clark Carter and Chris Bray – two of our younger members – have ventured across unexplored regions of the arctic; together we have 76 extraordinary members in the ANZEC:


Mr. Robert L. Wolcott (International Fellow - 1964, Australian)


Navigated 1st flight from Africa to Antarctica - ...View Details >>

Dr. Desmond Lugg (Emeritus Fellow - 1980, Australian)


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Dr. Howard Brady (International Fellow - 1980, Australian)
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micro-fossil specialist in diatoms, Geological History of Antarctica, Climate research. interested in Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Preservation. - Bo...View Details >>

Mr. Dick H. Smith (International Fellow - 1982, Australian)
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Adventurer, Aviator, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist. Many firsts, including solo helicopter flight around the world. - ...View Details >>

Mr. Peter Hillary (International Fellow - 1987, New Zealand)
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Adventurer and Climber - ...View Details >>

www.PeterHillary.com
Mrs. F. Anne Atkinson (International Fellow - 1989, Australian)


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Mr. Matthew Lee Wolcott (International Member - 1989, Australian)


Examined unique flora & fauna of the Chillagoe cave systems in north Queensland. - ...View Details >>

Dr. David A. Bradt (International Fellow - 1990, Australian)


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Mr. Mark Levinson (International Member - 1990, Australian)


Limited and lots, anything with water. - ...View Details >>

Dr. Robert J. Muir (International Fellow - 1990, )


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Dr. Christina M. Drummond (International Fellow - 1994, Australian)


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Dr. William H. McGrath (International Fellow - 1994, Australian)


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Dr. Mark N. Spencer (International Fellow - 1997, Australian)
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Underwater diver & photographer - ...View Details >>

www.MarkSpencer.com.au
Mr. Michael McDowell (International Member - 1997, Australian)
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Arctic, Antarctic, Space - ...View Details >>

Mr. Kevin V. Denlay (International Fellow - 1998, Australian)
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Wreck and Cave Diver and u/w Photographer / Videographer. Wreck discovery, exploration and documentation. Member of the Society of Naval Architects an...View Details >>

Prof. Patricia Vickers-Rich (International Fellow - 1998, Australian)
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World renowned palaeontologist & geologist. Director of Monash Science Center - ...View Details >>

Dr. Ann S. McFarlane (International Fellow - 2003, Australian)
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World renowned Egyptologist - Ann McFarlane has a BA from Scripps College, California, and gained her PhD in Egyptology at Macquarie University where ...View Details >>

Dr. Ingrid N. Visser (International Fellow - 2003, New Zealand)
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Orca Research & Conservation, Antarctica, Papua New Guinea - Ingrid was born, in New Zealand, to Dutch parents. She grew up on a sheep and cattle far...View Details >>

www.OrcaResearch.org
Ms. Sue Clothier (International Fellow - 2004, Australian)


Film production - ...View Details >>

Mr. Tom Hayllar (International Member - 2004, )
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Renowned Australian Bushwalker. 1st person to walk around Australia - ...View Details >>

Mr. Charles B. Hobbs (International Fellow - 2004, New Zealand)
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UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain and Ski Guide, Expeditioner, First Ascents, Antarctica - ...View Details >>

www.mtcook.com
Ms. E. Mary Hobbs (International Fellow - 2004, New Zealand)
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Adventurer, Photographer, Writer/Publisher - ...View Details >>

www.spirit-publishing.com
Mr. Kieran Kelly (International Fellow - 2004, Australian)


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Mr. Wayne G. Osborn (International Fellow - 2004, Australian)
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SCUBA Diving & Photography, Whale Research - Wayne has been an active SCUBA diver and Underwater Photographer since 1974. He resides in Perth, Wester...View Details >>

www.wayneosborn.com.au
Mr. Christopher Bray (International Fellow - 2005, Australian)
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Remote Expeditions, Arctic, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography, Cycling - Chris Bray, now 26, living in Sydney, Australia, was born into a life of adventur...View Details >>

www.ChrisBray.net
Mr. Peter Fields (International Member - 2005, Australian)
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Wreck diving and exploration,aviation - Originally from New Zealand and a diver since the early 60s, Peter sailed a yacht through the Southern Ocean t...View Details >>

Mr. Tim Jarvis (International Member - 2005, Australian)
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Polar & Desert Adventurer, Author - ...View Details >>

www.SpiritOfAdventure.com.au
Dr. Don Richards (International Member - 2005, Australian)
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Adventurer, Sailor, Scholar, Musician. - ...View Details >>

www.members.westnet.com.au/thedon99.9/
Mr. Colin Putt (International Member - 2005, Australian)
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Explorer: Antarctic & West Papua - Born in 1926 near Auckland N.Z. in a New Zealand pioneer family of farmers, boatbuilders and engineers, Colin Putt ...View Details >>

Mr. David Strike (International Fellow - 2005, Australian)
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All facets of diving and undersea exploration - Learning to dive in the UK in 1961, David Strike has worked as a Royal Navy diver; a Commercial diver ...View Details >>

www.diveoztek.com.au www.e-nekton.com.au
Mr. Clark Carter (International Member - 2006, Australian)
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Adventurer, Explorer, Film maker - Clark Carter is passionate about two things: Adventure and Filmmaking. Fortunately for him, he is able to combine b...View Details >>

www.ClarkCarter.com
Mr. John Leece (International Member - 2006, Australian)
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Polar expedition coordinator, World Scout Foundation - ...View Details >>

Mr. Keith R. Gordon (International Fellow - 2006, New Zealand)
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Underwater ROV Exploration (Remote Operated Vehicle)side scan sonar, shipwreck search & survey, maritime archaeology, scuba & standard dress diving, h...View Details >>

www.deepquest.co.nz
Dr. Simon Mitchell (International Fellow - 2006, New Zealand)
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Technical diver & diving physician. World record for deepest wreck dive - 178m - ...View Details >>

Mr. Claude Meunier (International Member - 2006, Australian)
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Aviator & Explorer, solo around the world flight - ...View Details >>

www.EarthRounders.com
Ms. Kaye B. Walker (International Member - 2006, Australian)
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Marine biologist, diver, reef researcher - ...View Details >>

Mr. Christopher Selby (International Member - 2006, Australian)


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Dr. Ian MacLeod (International Fellow - 2007, Australian)
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Corrosion and conservation of historic shipwrecks, in-situ preservation of iron cannon and anchors, micro-climate studies on Aboriginal Rock art paint...View Details >>

www.museum.wa.gov.au
Mr. Jason Kimberley (International Member - 2007, Australian)
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Our environment and how poorly we treat it. - Clothing retail at Country Road and Just Jeans, home renovator, bar owner and operator, author of picto...View Details >>

www.coolmelbourne.org www.SunburntCountry.net
Mr. Roger Chao (International Member - 2007, Australian)
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Research expeditions dealing with and recording people from various cultures in remote locations, as well as documenting and researching the natural e...View Details >>

Mr. Nick Coleman (Friend - 2007, Australian)
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Mr. Matthew Kertesz (Student Member - 2007, Australian)


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Michael Aw (International Fellow - 2008, Australian)
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Marine Science, Conservation Photographer, Book Consultant - Pursuing the art form of documentary photography, Michael AW is well known for his satura...View Details >>

www.michaelaw.com
Ms. Jade Kingsley (International Member - 2008, Australian)
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Veterinary medicine, Wildlife conservation genetics, animal self-medication, animal nutrition, rock climbing, white water and sea kayaking. - Jade has...View Details >>

www.jadekingsley.com
Sorrel Wilby (International Member - 2008, Australian)


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Anthony Grey (International Member - 2008, Australian)


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Margaret Christian (International Fellow - 2008, Australian)


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John Ahearn (International Member - 2008, New Zealand)


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Jeff Maynard (International Member - 2008, Australian)
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- Jeff Maynard is an author and documentary-maker who is passionate about recording little known aspects of Australia’s history. He commenced diving ...View Details >>

Mrs. Yvonne Daniell (Friend - 2008, Australian)


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Ms. Belinda Sawyer (International Member - 2008, New Zealand)
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Polar, Land and Sea exploring - ...View Details >>

www.bluemarbleexpeditions.com
Dr. Martin Callinan (International Fellow - 2009, Australian)
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Science, Policy and Antarctica - Martin has over 15 years experience working across the resources sector (geologist), management and engineering consu...View Details >>

Mr. Steve Lindfield (Student Member - 2009, Australian)
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Marine scientist, underwater photographer, conservationist - Steve Lindfield, 25, from the Central Coast of NSW is a marine scientist with a backgroun...View Details >>

http://owussaustralasia.org
Mr. Matt Carter (Student Member - 2009, Australian)
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Maritime archaeologist, explorer and conservationist. - Matt Carter, 25 is a maritime archaeologist with a background in the study of Australian and N...View Details >>

Mr. Robert McCallum (International Member - 2009, New Zealand)
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Professional expedition leader specialising in Antarctica, marine based diving expeditions and submersible operations to 6000m - Conservation Manager ...View Details >>

Mr. Neville Coleman (International Fellow - 2009, Australian)
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Neville has achieved in every field of self-taught expertise. From Underwater Explorer, Naturalist and Environmental Photographer, Photojournalist, Ed...View Details >>

www.nevillecoleman.com.au
Dr Richard Harris (International Fellow - 2009, Australian)
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Technical diving. UW photography and videography. Cave exploration and documentation. Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine. - He is an anaesthetist and divi...View Details >>

www.divedoc.net
Ms. Annette T. Scanlon (Student Member - 2009, Australian)
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Bats, biodiversity conservation - ...View Details >>

http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/staff/homepage.asp?Name=Annette.Scanlon
Mr. Stephen Trewavas (International Fellow - 2009, Australian)


Scuba diving and photography both above and below the water. - Steve is currently the Standards (Training) Director of the Cave Divers Association of ...View Details >>

Ms. Sarah Fayed (Student Member - 2009, )
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My research involves studying pollination and seed dispersal in rainforest canopies. I work on Helicia which is a group of rainforest trees that have...View Details >>

Ivan G. Hawthorn, Esq. (International Fellow - 2010, Australian)
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Trained at RSTT Wagga Wagga, I spent17 years in the RAAF as Fitter MTD rising to the rank of acting Warrant officer (WOD). Former Member Society of A...View Details >>

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Mr. Curt Jenner (International Fellow - 2010, Australian)
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Whale Biologist specialising in migratory patterns of humpback whales and blue whales in Western Australian waters and the Southern Ocean - Curt was b...View Details >>

www.cwr.org.au
Mrs. Micheline Jenner (International Fellow - 2010, Australian)
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Whale Biologist focusing on coastal and off-shore migration paths and patterns. Also interested in Boat-Building, Commercial Seamanship, Photography,...View Details >>

www.cwr.org.au
Mr. William Arlidge (Student Member - 2010, New Zealand)
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Rolex 'Our World-Underwater Australasian Scholar' 2010. Marine Conservation including community conservation education, conservation communication, an...View Details >>

http://www.owuscholarship.org/, http://owussaustralasia.org/
Mr. Arjit Gautam (Student Member - 2010, Australian)


Environmental law, photography, mountaineering, rock climbing - Pursuing a course in environmental law. Undergoing the "Technical Mountaineering Co...View Details >>

Ms. Sarah H. Bouckoms (Student Member - 2010, New Zealand)
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Antarctica, physics, IceCube Neutrino detector - I'm a bit of a confused person being born in the states to a kiwi dad and American mom. I spent most ...View Details >>

sarah.discoverymuseum.org
Ms. Nancy L. Sullivan (International Fellow - 2010, )


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Ms. Anthea Ibell (International Member - 2011, New Zealand)
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Rolex OWUSS scholar 2011 - PADI OWSI, studying zoology at Otago University. Passionate about aquatic life and would like to play a role in its protect...View Details >>

owussaustralasia.org
Ryan T. Tucker (Student Member - 2011, Australian)


Vertebrate Paleontology, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Geochronology, Evolutionary Biology, Systematics, Motion Mechanics - ...View Details >>

http://www.jcu.edu.au/ees/staff/az/JCUPRD1_066135.html
Rowena Mynott (International Member - 2011, Australian)


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Www.hawntmedia.com
Glenn Singleman (International Fellow - 2011, Australian)


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Denis Cleary (International Member - 2011, Australian)


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Anthony Vriens (International Member - 2011, Australian)


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Anthea Ibell (Student Member - 2011, New Zealand)


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Geoffrey Lee-Martin (International Member - 2011, Australian)


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Mr. Richard L. Wylie (International Fellow - 2011, Australian)
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Marine biologist, aquaculturist, Lecturer, teacher, scuba instructor, conservationist and underwater photographer - I'm a marine biologist, born in Pa...View Details >>

www.marinecentre.info


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