<span style='color:darkred'>2006 was also sad for us when we lost one of our trekkers, the late Ian Bergman who was on trek 211. To this day our porters and guides stop and pay their respects at the point where Ian collapsed and passed away. One recent trekker sent me a photograph and message to pass onto Ian's family….</span><span…[Read more]

Trek 275: Our lone trekker Lennard Clements and our guide and porters have made it to Goldie River where they will spend the night and will be ready for a pickup at Ower's Corner early tomorrow morning Thursday 2nd November. Photograph – Goldie River creek crossing:100_0785.jpg

Trekkers have now made it to the half way point of Efogi and all are doing just great. When I spoke with our guide and Jo, they were all enjoying a singalong:Photograph: Landy Noel's guesthouse at Efogi Village100_0849.jpg

Message from Jo: I love you both and am having a fantastic time. The mountains are tough and so with the inclines but I am doing ok.

Some of our trekkers wanted a little culture and a Kokoda experience and chose a trek that co-incided with the Hiri Moale Festival held at Ela Beach on the 16th September. This festival is always held on the same weekend PNG celebrates their year of Independence. Trekkers were invited to front row seats by the organisers which was fantastic and…[Read more]

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Can you imagine for a minute how many billy's these guys boiled day and night to give our trekkers a cuppa:Picture_066__Small_.jpg

So many highlights during 2006 but one that stands out is the courage and determination of our blind trekker Charlie, what an achievement.Photograph: Charlie McConnell seen here after he successfully completed his trek. With him is our KTL guide and porters along with his friend Ellis Janks (Right) and a fellow young trekker Thom…[Read more]

Ro, first day down, sensational and congratulations. Hang tough and enjoy the adventure, what an experience. Jess and I miss you heaps, think of us when its tough, remember all those long walks, crackers training and those stairs, you have done the work.We love you a gazillion times and are so proudScott and Jess

Our KTL boys as they are commonly known, were on the track in their hundreds accompanying trekker after trekker to successfully walk the Kokoda Track or as some say Kokoda Trail.A group of porters laughed as they remarked how a guesthouse owner stated, not the 'red shirts again'! Yes, our boys walk proudly in their PNG coloured shirts of Red,…[Read more]

How it all began, our largest treks for the year – ANZAC 2006 – Kokoda airport 16th April:Kokoda_Anzac_2006__9_.jpg

yes, there has been mud, but hey isnt this part of the adventure – just ask Jo Neary refer pic below: Anzac_Kokoda_2006__10_.jpg

See you all in 7 days time when you fly back in from Kokoda:IMGP2689.jpg

I halted the guys and yelled out for another photograph and here it is…..IMGP2688.jpg

Shortly before they headed off we had them post for another photograph and our porter points to where they are about to head:IMGP2686.jpg

Photograph: Debbie and Rosemary were really excited as they headed off on their Kokoda adventure:IMGP2693.jpg

Winner of the Team Event, Kokoda Trekking (KTL) from left to right, Tom Hango, Cyprian Aire, Wayne Urina, Horace Yauga and Brendan Buka. Results of our 2006 22 Hour Kokoda Challenge:

• Brendan Buka from Kokoda – KTL – time of (17:49:17) .
• 2nd place is Wayne Urina – KTL – time: (18:51:87).
• 3rd Placing is Damon Goerke – Australia. Time: (19:28:48)
• 4th…

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Photograph: Sean O'Hara seen here on the microphone congratulating the winner Brendan Buka and other placegetters, Wayne Urina and Damon Goerke. IMGP2014.jpg

Damon in his article, writes about Tom Hango who suffered an attack of Malaria two days prior to the commencement of the race. Tom was told by a doctor he was not to race so we had crossed his name off the list. On race day at Ower's Corner he demanded he be allowed to race and went looking for his t/shirt. He had no shoes and said he would…[Read more]

Eventual winner, Brendan Buka seen here shortly after he finished and took possession of his Winners t/shirt which he proudly wore that night and the following day. He completed this gruelling race in 17 hours 49 minutes and 15 seconds setting a new world record. He is seen here echoing the words, Nambawan 1, which in english means number 1. Edit…[Read more]