New and exciting Kokoda campaign information comes from unexpected sources. A member of our Brisbane staff recently discovered that his father was involved in a particularly savage battle in early 1943, fought over many days on a lonely section of road beyond Popendetta towards Sanananda. This action took place during […]
We have long held the belief that trekking the Kokoda Track should be an adventure holiday, a cultural and historical insight, as well as a physical and mental challenge. We believe that a sensible approach to trekking allows for time to stop and enjoy the villages and the culture as […]
A team of Doctors, in conjunction with the Kokoda Track Authority, have recently returned from the Kokoda Track with a wealth of research information. Over 185 trekkers on Anzac Day treks volunteered to give a blood sample to the research teams who were strategically placed at Iorobaiwa and Isurava . […]
Looking for a little rest time before you go back to work after your Kokoda Trail Trek? Just off the coast of Port Moresby is Loloata Island resort. It has been a getaway destination for many years for ex pats living in Port Moresby. The friendly staff from Loloata will […]
It was great to see the Channel 7 presentation and the subsequent news paper stories referring to the latest ‘discovery” along the Kokoda Track. The story was a welcome change to the recent negative articles regarding trekker’s health and safety issues. Hopefully exciting and interesting stories such as this will only […]
There has been recent web comment that some trekking companies, (not Back Track) may be attempting to cut costs by overloading their trek crews carry weights. For the record, Back Track has never done this and never would. Our trekking crew are all part of our business and part of the success […]
All Kokoda trekkers should take note During July, Kokoda Track RangerJoe Duhube observed a porter carrying the remains of an Australian 303 rifle with a group of trekkers. The porter claimed he had been carrying the rifle for 3 days and was taking it to his private museum beyond the […]
All the Team at Back Track Adentures Brisbane and PNG wish to convey our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of Harold Dutchy Atkinson. ( See orbituary below) ATKINSON, “Dutchy” Harold Edward Late of R.S.L Care, Caboolture, formerly of the Sunshine Coast area. Passed away peacefully on Monday, 7th […]
They fought not for a mystical Holy Grail Their campaign was one, that must not fail They fought against odds of eight to one And with youthful courage made that a better sum Applied creativity to conquer the foe If hung on a gallery wall would out do a Van […]
From time to time at Back Track, we receive emails from past trekkers and I would like to share one with you now. For all who have completed the Kokoda Track we all experience at least one significant realisation during our trek that probably was not an expectation before we […]
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