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A bright outdoor portrait of a smiling woman with long brown hair, wearing a vibrant blue athletic top and resting her hand on her chest. She is posed against a lush background of green tropical leaves.

November 10, 2016

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

Six adults—five men and one woman—standing in a line with their arms around each other. They are dressed in casual hiking or outdoor gear. In the background, there is a bridge, green foliage, and palm trees under a bright, sunny sky.

October 31, 2016

A black and white portrait of an elderly man with a white beard wearing a traditional military slouch hat and a jacket adorned with badges, seated outdoors.

October 21, 2016

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

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."

October 13, 2016

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

Wide rural landscape under a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds. A paved road runs straight into the distance on the right, bordered by tall trees on one side and dry grassland on the other. Foreground includes a wire fence and dry vegetation, while expansive fields and distant mountain ranges stretch across the background. This description emphasizes the openness, natural beauty, and tranquility of the rural scene, keeping it clear and accessible.

October 6, 2016

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

September 29, 2016

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

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.

September 22, 2016

The Brigade Hill Memorial, a rectangular stone block with two bronze plaques, sits on a grassy slope. Several red artificial poppies are placed along the top edge of the stone. The background shows a lush, green valley with dense trees under bright sunlight.

September 2, 2016

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…

A green metal mailbox with a red flag up, situated on a quiet country road.

August 30, 2016

Whilst not a traditional travel related blog topic, managing expectations is as relevant to the Kokoda Track as it is Everest…

An overhead view of outdoor gear laid out on a wood surface, including a grey backpack with purple straps, trekking poles, a hydration bladder, a map of Vermont’s Long Trail, clothing, and snacks like an orange and granola bars.

July 8, 2016

Trekking equipment is designed to keep you comfortable and protected while you are doing what you love to do the…

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