Group Photograph shorting before 7am race time at Ower's Corner:Group_Pic.jpg

Photograph: Checkpoint 1. Brendan Buka is second in this photograph, 3rd overall as Damon Goerke had hit the front and was already heading towards Naoro when this was taken:100_1049.jpg

Photograph: the first downhill at Ower's Corner. Bryan O'Hara (right) soon jumped out of the way and let our local guys run past him on the downhill to Goldie River:0_1658_5226829_00.jpg

Photograph: the winner Brendan Buka relaxes surrounded by his prizes which included a cheque of K10,000.00Brendan_Buka.jpg

Trek 267: Two Swedes and Two Aussies successfull completed their trek from Kokoda to Ower's Corner today and are now back in town walking around Boroko craft markets.Trekkers included:Tony Neville; Joe Sullivan; Harald Herz and Christian SchattThe two Swedes have quite an adventure ahead of them as they tour around some other parts of PNG before…[Read more]

So, what I am asking you for is to help financially in us bringing Wallace to Melbourne and to Lord Somers Camp this January. Overall, we are intending to raise $2,500 to fly Wallace to Melbourne from Kokoda and return and sponsor him to participate in the work of the Camp that runs for a week. For more information about the great work of this…[Read more]

In fact, Wallace has just acted as the personal guide along the track to the first blind Australian to complete the walk I have just been informed. I cannot convey to you in these few words just what an achievement that is, but it does not surprise me about Wallace.Wallace (blue cap) seen here with Charlie McConnell our blind trekker who finished…[Read more]

Briefly, I met Wallace in September 2004 when he also walked the Track for the first time as a personal porter, helping our group of 37 Lord Somers and Power House people walk the Track in honour of the men from the 2 / 14th Battalion who had been active Power House men before they went to war in 1939. This incredible experience inspired me to…[Read more]

Trek 259: Our youngest trekker ever was part of a trek that returned on the 2nd October. Nicholas Lawson was only 8 years old and he did just great. Trekkers on this trek included:Three generations – Gregory Lawson; Nicholas Lawson (8 years old); Donald Lawson plus Sally Buckman; Megan Rawson and Adam O'HaraIMGP2405.jpg

Trek 165: This trek also finished this week made up as follows:Bob (Robert) Keatch; Ashley Keatch; Brian Keatch; Irv Hambleton; Edwin Bradley and Robert HoughtonThree trekkers have now headed to Wau and the others have returned home.Trekkers seen here at Ower's Corner heading down their first hill:IMGP2436.jpg

Trek 300: Two future do-gooders finished their trek and came back in with lots of ideas as to how to help the villagers along the track and also the township of Kokoda.Ben Clark and Arron Broom are both town planners who came to walk and experience the Kokoda Track but also hope to put something back. This time next year they plan on walking…[Read more]

Trek 268: Adam Love, Colin Love and John Richards-Pugh completed their successful trek earlier this week. Despite John falling over on day one and hurting his finger and a small cut to his forehead, he too seemed to thoroughly enjoy his trek.Trekkers seen here at the finish line as they walked from Kokoda to Ower's Corner:IMGP2456.jpg

Trek 261:8 Trekkers left from Ower's Corner walking towards Kokoda on Tuesday made up as follows:Ellis Janks; Charlie McConnell; Don Fuller; Simon Fuller; Thom Fuller; Allison Swan; Craig Bailey and James BaileyPhotograph: Group Pic at Ower's Corner shortly before they headed down their first hill:IMGP2473.jpg

Trek 300: Two mates Ben Clark and Arron Broom had made it to the half way point and as I type this are walking towards Landy Noel's Efogi Guesthouse where they will spend the night. Paul our guide says both guys are doing just great and loving their Kokoda experience.Both trekkers are on a mission to take notes of various things that need to be…[Read more]

Trek 174: Kathryn Lance, Damien Lewis, Paul Steer, Merrin Lewis, Stuart Adams, Peter Sofely, Kate Loton, Heather Patterson, Tim Denny and Craig Tilley are doing just fine and now on the home run to Kokoda.Tonight they should spend the night at Isurava Village and walk out to Kokoda tomorrow Tuesday where they will be met with a traditional sing…[Read more]

Trek 229: Brian, Adam and Mark Harradine along with Dr Ted Cassidy made it to the half way point of Efogi where they spent last night. According to our guide Rod Ori, all were going really strong and had no problems.

Trek 182: thanks must go to Kristen Tinkler for kicking off this trek. This is the second year in a row that Kristen has walked with us. Once again she was a bundle of joy and is even considering coming back again next year! IMGP2412.jpg

Trek 182:Photograph – John (centre) and sons Simon and Adam Pitt seen here all smiles after their successful trek.IMGP2410.jpg

Trek 182: This trek came back in off the trail via Tropic Air yesterday and enjoyed their trek. Not hard to see they didnt shave since departing Port Moresby and easy to see whose beard was growing the fastest.Trekkers, my wantoks – Paul Jones, David Johnson and Liam Walsh from the Gold Coast and Brisbane pictured here at Jackson's…[Read more]

Trek 225: Trekkers have just been picked up from Ower's Corner and are currently on their way to Bomana War Cemetery. They should be back in their hotel somewhere around 1:30pm.IMGP2409.jpg