Papua New Guinea is known for its stunning natural beauty, with dramatic mountains, pristine beaches, and lush rainforests. It’s also home to where transformative Kokoda Track is. Trekking the Kokoda Track is a life-changing experience. The journey challenges both body and mind, but with the right preparation, it’s entirely achievable. This is the ultimate guide...Read More
Walking a Camino is a centuries-old tradition. It offers a spiritual journey inspired by lives of fulfilment and service. The Aussie Camino Pilgrimage starts in Portland, where Saint Mary MacKillop learnt her teachings. The trek concludes in Penola, where she founded the Sisters of St Joseph. This experience offers a chance to connect with nature,...Read More
Social media is a strange beast. It allows us to photoshop our lives to the extent that very few actually post anything but smiles, clinking champagne glasses and beautifully plated meals. Of course that is not reflective of life. I recently took a group of women on a 5 day hiking / pilates / foodie experience...Read More
In simple terms, we at Getaway Trekking & Adventures run treks and outdoor experiences. But what we really do is use the outdoors as a conduit to reach people. To take them out of their daily lives, provide a digital and responsibility detox, allowing them to stop and breathe, having real conversations. Exercise is great...Read More
There are plenty of great tour operators that can help you have fantastic experiences. Whether you book your travel through an agency or direct with he operator there are some things you should know about what makes a great tour operator. 1. All professional tour operators will have appropriate licenses and insurance. Be wary of...Read More
Sue Gunningham was part of our March 2021 Aussie Camino Pilgrimage. So moved was she by the experience, she penned this and shared it on our final night. First day I tried to catch your names as they drifted in the air above us, – we nervous group of pilgrims, unable to remember them I...Read More
I first started trekking in 2009 and completed the Kokoda Track and Anzac Day Service at Isurava. I had always loved bushwalking and being outdoors in nature but had never undertaken anything on that scale before. My journey and physical and personal transformation really began in 2008. I lost 50kgs and my goal was to...Read More
Wayne joined Getaway Trekking in ’06 and with 35+ treks under his belt his expertise in this area is second to none. Here Wayne shares his key tips for getting your all important gear pack right. > Pack light weight gear as much as possible. Even a light pack becomes heavy at the end of...Read More
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