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Strengthen those hamstrings for the Kokoda Trail

Many sports and work arrangements can create an imbalance in the body through posture, often leading to a shortening of…

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A group of five hikers posing on a lush, tropical trail. Three men and one woman wear matching blue athletic shirts, while a fifth man on the right wears a dark green button-down. They are surrounded by dense ferns and trees.

Trekkers: Kapa Kapa Trail a tremendous journey

(Original article posted November 13, 2016 3:15 PM via looppng-sb.com, © 2016) Trekkers who walked the Kapa Kapa Trail along Central and Northern…

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Balance Is The Key – introducing Jeany Schall

My Name is Jeany Schall, from SoulMotion Cairns. I am a yoga teacher, fitness instructor, nutritionist and regular special guest blogger…

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Trekkers conquer Kapa Kapa track in 17 day

(Original article posted October 28, 2016 7:26 PM via looppng.com, © 2016) Six trekkers have conquered the Kapa Kapa track for the first…

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Isurava War Memorial Dawn Service – Michael Johnson

During the Cairns Corporate Challenge Kokoda Track crossing, Michael Johnson delivered a moving service at the Isurava War Memorial. This is…

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A row of four dark grey, rectangular stone monuments set against a transparent background. Each stone is engraved with a single word in a serif font: "COURAGE," "ENDURANCE," "MATESHIP," and "SACRIFICE."

Isurava War Memorial Dawn Service – Joshua Simmons

On the recent Kokoda Youth Foundation trek along the Kokoda Track, Joshua Simmons was tasked with delivering the Isurava War Memorial…

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Diary of a Mystery Trekker

Autumn has always been my favourite time to hike. This morning, the leaves are forming soft cushioning under my feet,…

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Soc Kienzle (son of Bert) Testimonial

I have trekked The Kokoda Trail on and off for 52 years from January 1964 to August 2016. I have…

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A large group of men in athletic and hiking gear posing for a photo in front of the black arches of the Kokoda Track memorial in Papua New Guinea. Several men in the front row are holding a large Australian flag.

Hawthorn FC return to the Kokoda Track

(Original article posted September 21, 2016 2:25 PM via hawthornfc.com.au, © 2016) Hawthorn will again return to the Kokoda Track in 2016, 12…

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