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Australian Geographic Society Awards Roadshow

Join us at these live events around the country, featuring some of Australia’s most courageous and lauded adventurers. Hear their incredible stories firsthand and enjoy a chance to meet them and ask questions afterwards.

All proceeds to the Australian Geographic Society and its support of conservation, exploration and adventure.

SYDNEY *sold out*

Solo Across the Pacific – Dr Richard Barnes, the first person to kayak solo, unassisted and non-stop across the Tasman Sea, and the “naked rower”, Tom Robinson, live on stage.

Tuesday 6 February

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Missed this event? Watch our recording of the evening.

LAUNCESTON, TAS

Achieving the Almost-Impossible – 2023 Young Adventurer of the Year Lewi Taylor and 2018 Spirit of Adventure winner Paul Pritchard, live on stage.

Thursday 22 February

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MELBOURNE

Pushing the Boundaries – world-record holding extreme sport athletes Heather Swan and Glenn Singleman and ultra-endurance cyclist Dr Kate Leeming OAM, live on stage.

Wednesday 28 February

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Related: Meet the 2023 Australian Geographic Society Award winners

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