When asked what he ate to give him energy to win, he replied, three scones which I soaked in the river, a piece of Highway Biscuit and water including three bananas offered by kind villagers in Nauro kept him going for whole 22 hours until he reached the finish line. And as for his barefoot; Hunt explained: ?I had a pair of runners on when the…[Read more]

?It has always been my dream to run along the trail one day. I just didn?t know how, where and when to start and I?d like to thank the organizers ? Kokoda Trekking for coming up with this idea. It has helped me achieved my dream,? Hunt who turned up at the finish line at Ower?s Corner barefooted said.Pleased to know that he was the first person to…[Read more]

Hunt who was one of the 26 runners who took part in Rusty?s 24 hour Kokoda Challenge has made a name for Papua New Guineans and especially the people of the Kokoda and his remote Kerava village by beating the record time of 24 hours previously set by Australia?s Brian Freeman. The Challenge was organised by ourselves – Kokoda Trekking Limited…[Read more]

Three runners who could not make to Ower's corner yesterday came out today at 10.20am;They are:No 42 – John EroroNo 10 – Frank TebeNo 17 – David DuggyCharles Chambers is slowyly making his way towards Ower's Corner from Imita Ridge – he is expected to come out today.

THE LAST MEN HOME YESTEDAYLast night at around 8pm Robert Drysdale, Sean O'Hara and Brian O'Hara turned up at Ower's Corner. They arrived at a time of 30 hours:24 minutes:50 seconds.Both Sean and Brian along with their friend Robert arrived to the welcome of their mum and dad Maree and Michael at Ower's Corner.One of the Australian participant…[Read more]

Here's a picture of Tom Hango proudly showing his trophy and medal. Tom became the third person in the race to beat the record at the time of 23 hours 34 minutes and 46 seconds.Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_044.jpg

Another lot of runners from PNG to have made it to Ower's Corner yesterday afternoon are:No 43 – Russell Gurisa who clocked in 28 hours 32 minutes and 21 seconds (Ranked 6th)No 13 – Abel Arari – clocked in 29 hours 5 minutes and 12 seconds (Ranked 7th)No 44 – Rod Ori – clocked in 29 seconds 36 minutes and 52 seconds (Ranked 8th)No 22 – Wayne Urina…[Read more]

The event was witness by the several onlookers from the station including other tour operators along the renowned Kokoda Trail.Tomorrow will be witnessed by the second and also the final part of the race ? the finish at Ower;?s Corner. Everyone is looking forward to the end of the race with different expectations. We will update you on the…[Read more]

The race then kicks off at the promised time of 12.00pm soon after the signing was completed and everyone had their numbers written down. The runners proceeded towards the starting line and took off as soon as they heard the sound of the gun.The crowd of onlookers cheered and sent out their well wishes just as everyone was running.IMG_1268.jpg

The day was also marked by a number of announcements which involves introduction new runners and acknowledgement of past record holders in the likes of Osborne Bogijiwai.who ran the whole length of the Kokoda Trail from Kokoda To Ower?s Corner in a recorded time of 28 hours.All participants were expected to fill in the indemnity form before race,…[Read more]

The group?s arrival was accompanied by a colourful traditional singsing and dance performed by the Orokaivas. The Saturday morning unfolded with a number of activities including speeches from the Council president, town mayor, Tourism Promotion Authority representative.The traditional Orokaiva singsing group welcoming the participants…IMG_1232.jpg

Today, (August 27) the Kokoda Challenge officially kicked off at the expected time of 12.00 pm with more than 20 competitors which include 21 locals and and 5 confirmed participants from overseas. The five participants flew into Kokoda this morning along with the media personnel, KTA representative, Warren Bartlett, Colin Taimbari of Tourism…[Read more]

The Air Force will brought into Port Moresby approximately 55 family members of those who were lost in the crash to Port Moresby for the funeral service.In honour of the passengers and crew of RAAF DAKOTA A65-91, a RAAF C130 Hercules aircraft will flew over the Bomana War Cemetery while they were lowering the caskets.LEST WE FORGET100_3705.jpg

The fate of those on board has been a mystery for decades. The wreckage was first spotted in 1967 by another plane. In 1971 the RAAF recovered some remains, which were buried in Port Moresby with full military honours.But not all the bodies were found and harsh conditions prevented a proper search. During the past few weeks, a 10-man joint RAAF…[Read more]

On September, 1945 ? just after the end of WWII, RAAF Dakota A61-65, 29 people – nine RAAF, 19 army and Marie an RAAF nurse boarded that flight and headed for Townsville. However, they never made it. Climbing high over the Carstenz Ranges of Papua, in terrible conditions, it crashed into West Papua's (now Irian Jaya) 5030-metre peak Puncak Jaya on…[Read more]

One such relative was clutching one of the victim?s – Marie Eileen Craig – framed picture in her hand while tearfully saying; ?She?s my aunt, my father?s youngest sister. She was a nursing sister and the only female among the group.?She said, though gone, Marie?s years of service as a Nursing sister has never been forgotten. ?We still remember…[Read more]

Over 50 men and women from the RAAF and Australian Defence Force including relatives of the victims whose caskets were laid next to their headstone were present to witness the moving ceremony.It was an emotional moment for those present during the laying of wreathes with words and wishes for their relatives and friends long gone. Tears were shed,…[Read more]

The Kokoda challenge is set to be a big event with 8 participants from overseas; seven Australians and one New Zealander taking part. Australian competitors include, Larry Lawson, Troy de Haas a world class runner currently ranked third in Australia Orienteering, Jim Russell, Bryan O?Hara, Sean O?Hara, Robert Drysdale and Charles Chambers. The…[Read more]

?Since Tuesday afternoon, 31st of August 2004 many Papua New Guinean?s have remarked to me that they want the record back?As a result of such comments Kokoda Trekking have decided its time to see if we can win back our pride and also the record,? Gail Thomas explains. She said the Kokoda 24-hour event was an open invitation to everyone who wanted…[Read more]

The 24-hour challenge came about as an initiative of the Kokoda Trekking Limited ? a 100 percent nationally owned company which also happens to be one of the major tour operators along the renowned Kokoda Trail. The company?s executive and trekking organizer Gail Thomas and its founder Russell Eroro (Managing Director) took up the idea of hosting…[Read more]