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Australia has a new hero
On the eve of her return, Chris Bray gives a well-deserved nod to fellow adventurer Jessica Watson.
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AG Blog
Aussies about to take on summit
Incredible footage from mid-way Mt Everest as the Aussie team prepares to tackle the summit.
News
Perth woman oldest to swim Channel
A Perth grandmother has become the world’s oldest woman to swim the English Channel.
Destinations
Pantanal: Diving into the abyss
Gaia Vince abseils 70 m down to a subterranean lake and then dives into its eery waters.
Adventure
Kiwi claims mountain first
BRAVING DANGEROUS WEATHER AND trekking solo, Marty Schmidt became the first New Zealander to reach the summit of Malaku – the world’s fifth-highest mountain – without oxygen. After his partner became sick, the Christchurch-based adventurer decided to attempt the summit alone – en route saving the life of another climber – before he completed the… View Article
Adventure
Linda Beilharz: champion of the poles
The first Aussie woman to reach the North and South poles on foot reveals her brush with danger.
Adventure
Racers take to the mountains
In Australia’s stunning Blue Mountains, one inclusive race combines 21-year-olds with 60-somethings.
Adventure
New Zealand on two wheels
Racers brave New Zealand’s ever-changing weather as they pedal through its historic and beautiful moonshine country.
Adventure
The new extreme: Underwater cave diving
Daring divers explore dangerous, submerged caves in a quest to push the limits and be the first to discover a new, underwater world.
News
Adventurer of the Year Awardee: Andrew Lock
After his spectacular ascent of Mt Shishapangma, and just announced AG Adventurer of the Year awardee, mountaineer Andrew Lock spoke with Australian Geographic from base camp.