A voluntary, not-for-profit organisation for advancing geographical science and promoting public awareness and enjoyment of Geography and related topics.
Advance public awareness of, and interest in, geography and related disciplines, including environmental issues
Encourage research and scholarship in geography
Recognise and reward achievements in geography
Commemorate past achievements of significance to geography
The Society is custodian of an extensive library of antique, rare and current books and maps. Many are featured in our Treasures. Amongst its various activities the Society organises lectures on topical issues, publishes a scholarly journal, recognises contributions to geography through an active awards program, and convenes an active field activities program.
The RGSSA welcomes professional geographers, geography graduates, and all those with an enthusiasm for geography, travel and exploration to join.
Experience. Geography. Together.TM
The RGSSA Library contains over 25,000 volumes and is one of the most significant collections of rare geographical books and manuscripts in Australia.
The Society supports a number of awards and prizes to promote geographical education and research, and to recognise members’ efforts.
11 April 2025
20 March 2025
14 November 2024
18 September 2025 | 5:30 pm
Monthly Lecture
Anlaby Station, established in 1839, is Australia’s second-oldest Merino stud and a cornerstone of South Australia's pastoral history.
22 September 2025 | 12:00 pm
Lunchtime Meeting
Following the lecture on Anlaby on 18 September, and preceding a visit to Anlaby on 24 September, this award winning film about the last Patriarch of Anlaby will be shown.
24 September 2025 | 9:00 am
Field Trip Trips & Tours
Coach trip to view the Anlaby homestead and the extensive Edwardian garden with a two-course lunch onsite.
23 October 2025 | 5:30 pm
Monthly Lecture
Eric is an Australian polar explorer, adventurer, polar guide and private astronaut. He will present a lecture on views from FRAM 2: 55 Orbits over the North and South Poles in 2025.
Image source https://ericphilips.com/astronaut
24 October 2025 | 9:30 am
Forum
The Symposium will allow South Australian Early Career Scholars in geography and cognate disciplines to present their research and discuss issues related to PhD candidature. PhD and Honours students are encouraged to attend.
28 October 2025 - 3 November 2025 | 8:00 am
Field Trip Trips & Tours
This is a specially curated tour using a purpose built, four wheel drive coach with expert driver for a small group of fellow adventurers. We will take in the quintessential aspects of the South Australian outback and one of the great arid mountain ranges in Australia, one of our best hidden secrets.
FULLY BOOKED - email admin@rgssa.org.au to be added to the waiting list.
13 November 2025 | 12:00 pm
Lunchtime Meeting
"Goyder's Line in Kodachrome: Colin Avery and the Origins of Colour Photography in Australia"
Image: Colin Avery with his pony, Silver (cropped)
20 November 2025 | 5:30 pm
Monthly Lecture
12 March 2026 - 18 March 2026 | 8:00 am
Trips & Tours
This highly successful tour is being run for a second time to take advantage of the filling of Lake Eyre.
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