Twenty-six year old Andrew James enlisted in the Australian Army at the age of eighteen. He subsequently served on combat operations in Afghanistan. Following his military service, Andrew continued his studies at Sydney University where he read History and English. During his degree, he supported himself by working as an expedition leader on the…[Read more]

The first full biography of the rugby legend and World War II hero.Description'A great story that is long overdue in the telling.' -Paul Ham'Rugby is fortunate to have so many role models of the highest order. Stan Bisset is at the top of the game.' -John Eales, former Wallabies captain'Stan Bisset, like this remarkable story of his life, is…[Read more]

Wherever you are today spare a thought for those who perished in the 2009 Airlines PNG flight to Kokoda. Jannie Moala, Royden Soauka and Kingsley Eroro from PNG. Katsuo Takahasi from Japan. Hannah Kinross, Kelly Weire, Max Cranwell, Leanne Harris, Evan Comrie, Peter Holliday, Matthew Leonard, Keith Gracie and Dr June Canavan all from Australia.…[Read more]

Been up bright and early in anticipation of John getting airlifted off the track. The first news was at 5:30am saying it was windy and they were afraid the chopper would not get in. Worry set in as I later talked to James McMillan.However luck was on our side as the chopper finally found its way down and landed, picked up John and as I type this…[Read more]

Have just finished posting the trek photographs taken on 'Facebook', below is a sample of a few of them.http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1…25970&savedP1000141__640x480_.JPGP1000151__640x480_.JPGP1000170__640x480_.JPGP1000171__640x480_.JPGP1000173__640x480_.JPGP1000174__640x480_.JPG

Shane called in via sat phone and advised that they were at Efogi and were heading to Naduri to spend the night. He said they all continued to do well and were enjoying their trek.

Just heard from the track that the chopper is circulating overhead but due to cloud cover it may not be able to land. Will keep checking and advise if and when picked up.

On their first night trekkers reached Ua'Ule Creek. Last night was spent at Banana Camp just short of Naoro. I spoke with Christopher and James McMillan this morning and everyone is enjoying their trek however John has decided its not in his best interest to continue so will fly out by chopper sometime today. The others should reach Menari…[Read more]

The guide for this trek is Christopher Talanoa who is the son of a retired bishop and who hails from Kokoda. Christopher is Russell Eroro's eldest sisters son. Walking the track is a nice change for him as for several months he has been driving a PMV (public motor vehicle) truck up and down the road from Kokoda to Popondetta starting work at 2am…[Read more]

Last but not least, Robin Farrington is all smiles with Christopher Talanoa:P1000256__640x480_.JPG

The Hunt family, left to right, Lachlan, Amy and Jim P1000255__640x480_.JPG

Kylie Cook prepares to walk off from Owers' Corner with Harold Hauro her personal porter:P1000254__640x480_.JPG

Lachland and James McMillan line up with their personal porter Garni Bore from Kokoda minutes before walking off from Owers' Corner:P1000253__640x480_.JPG

We said our farewells to the food porters who led off down the hill closely followed by trekkers with personal porters:P1000251__640x480_.JPGP1000252__640x480_.JPG

Harold Hauro can be seen here addressing trekkers about the historical aspect before heading off towards Goldie River:P1000250__640x480_.JPG

It was now time for some group photographs of the team of trekkers and porters as we got closer to them walking off from Owers' Corner:P1000247__640x480_.JPGP1000248__640x480_.JPGP1000249__640x480_.JPG

Last but not least, Kylie Cook took her turn under the archway:P1000246__640x480_.JPGP1000245__640x480_.JPG

Rob Farrington lined up for his photograph looking pumped up and ready to GO:P1000243__640x480_.JPGP1000244__640x480_.JPG

These were followed by the McMillan family:P1000242__640x480_.JPGP1000241__640x480_.JPG

It was soon time for photographs under the archway so first off the ranks was the Hunt family:P1000239__640x480_.JPGP1000240__640x480_.JPG