Trekking the Kokoda Track is tough and physically and mentally challenging. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the Kokoda Track. Your personal training programme starts as soon as you book. If you book a Kokoda Trail trek with Back Track a detailed, simple to follow Training Schedule is […]
At Back Track we employ professional trek leaders, ensuring a safe and informed holiday. Your trek leaders will explain the history at all the battle sites, give you an insight in to the culture of the people living in the villages and keep you well informed about each days objectives […]
What to look for when choosing your next back pack for your next hike or trek. Everything from a lightweight day pack to an 80kg all-purpose backpack. Visit our You Tube channel for more videos about fitness and gear for trekking the Kokoda Track.
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 […]
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 […]
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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