My Name is Jeany Schall, from SoulMotion Cairns. I am a yoga teacher, fitness instructor, nutritionist and regular special guest blogger for Getaway Trekking! I am very passionate about physical and mental wellbeing and feel that a holistic approach to life is the key to not only living long, but living longer; healthy and vital. I...Read More
During the Cairns Corporate Challenge Kokoda Track crossing, Michael Johnson delivered a moving service at the Isurava War Memorial. This is a copy of his speech… I took on the Kokoda Challenge to try and gain an insight into what the young men who bravely fought on this track when through all those years ago. I also...Read More
On the recent Kokoda Youth Foundation trek along the Kokoda Track, Joshua Simmons was tasked with delivering the Isurava War Memorial dawn service held on the 22nd September. This is his service… The fighting at Isurava was one of several battles fought along the Papua New Guinea Kokoda Trail and to me one of the most...Read More
Autumn has always been my favourite time to hike. This morning, the leaves are forming soft cushioning under my feet, though after a few more days of no rain I know they will crackle like the discarded twisties packets we sometimes find. Growing up in Victoria, we learn early to value a beautiful day. For...Read More
I have trekked The Kokoda Trail on and off for 52 years from January 1964 to August 2016. I have trekked with a number of different tour companies and have seen how many others operate, some better than others. With regard to Getaway Trekking, Sue and Wayne Fitcher run a very professional operation. Sue first...Read More
Yes, we’re very clever aren’t we? Combining the words Volunteer and Trekking to coin a new word/phrase in Voluntrekking… no need to pat us on the back as we have already 😉 The idea behind launching this new addition to our existing product range was actually born from a) the close relationship we have with...Read More
In additional to Craig Moore, Dane Chambers also delivered a special, emotive speech at Brigade Hill on our recent Soc Kienzle-led trek along the Kokoda Track… Courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice are not qualities that we typically associate with someone 18 years of age, however these are the qualities that embody the brave men who fought in the Kokoda campaign. As...Read More
Whilst not a traditional travel related blog topic, managing expectations is as relevant to the Kokoda Track as it is Everest Base Camp, as it is our new Nelson (NZ) trek and cycle adventure, as it is when we sit down at our desks to begin a new day. As General Manager at Getaway Trekking (GT),...Read More
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