Archive for the ‘What to do before and after trekking the Kokoda Track’ Category
What do trekkers like about the Kokoda Track trek ?
July 12th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
One of our trek leaders sent this information to us today, having received the list from a trekker from one of her recent Teams. It is posted to illustrate that trekking the Kokoda Track is just not all about history and challenge and achievement. Trekking the Track with Back Track is also about:-
Rowan’s Top 10
- Seeing Dacrycarpus on Mt Bellamy and all the other plants along the track.
- Butterflies at Hoi & elsewhere
- Birdsong in the morning
- Service at Brigade Hill
- Children singing at Naduri
- Receiving carving from Kay
- Swimming after hot day on the track – especially at Agulogo & Goldie River
- The porters singing in the evenings
- The guard of porters singing at the end of the track
- Having a fantastic group of people to share the journey with
2/14th Australian Infantry Battalion Association 28th Annual Reunion
June 15th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
To all Interested in the history of the Kokoda Track, you may like to consider attending the 28th Annual reunion of the 2/14th Battalion. Members and friends of the 39th Battalion will also be attending. You are all welcome. Please follow the directions at the bottom of this post if you wish to attend.
Dear Member/Friend,
As advised in the “Comradeship”, our annual reunion is being held in New Farm, Brisbane on Thursday, 29th July 2010 from 10am to 4pm. A warm invitation is extended to members, wives, widows, kinfolk and friends, also to members of any associated Battalion.
The venue is again “Riverside”, 50 Oxlade Drive, NEW FARM, adjacent to the river. The setting and facilities are excellent. Morning tea or coffee with goodies and a main hot meal will be provided. The bar will open at 10.30am for drinks at public bar prices.
Parking is available in Brunswick Street, Oxlade Drive and adjacent streets and also in New Farm.
In the light of increased catering costs, our charge per person has had to be increased to $40. In order to subsidise reunion costs and operation of the Queensland Branch throughout the year, the usual raffle will be conducted. Please advise if you are able to assist with a prize.
Please return your contribution of $40.00 per person with your RETURN SLIP, or email information if using EFT.
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RETURN BY 19TH JULY 2008 TO: Trevor Pryor
13 Townley Dr
North Lakes QLD 4509
First names & surnames of
those attending …………………………………………..
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Total number attending …………………
Cheques for reunion should be made payable to:-
2/14th Battalion Assn. Q’land Branch.
EFT Details: BSB 014-672, A/c 384073793 ,
Please include your name and email me your information.
Many of our supporters who have walked the Kokoda Track in recent years have now become members of our Association. A warm welcome is extended to them and to all trekkers interested in our Association.
I am in the process of taking over the duties as Hon. Secretary/Treasurer of the Queensland Branch. I offer a grateful thanks to Andrew for his work over the last few years and his offer of assistance in the future.
Please make yourself known to me at the reunion.
Those interested in attending the reunion but requiring further information please contact:-
Trevor Pryor 13 Townley Dr, North Lakes Qld 4509
Ph: (07) 34824768, Mob: 0407500588, Email: teepee_au@yahoo.com
Dress - casual.
Trevor Pryor
15/6/10
RIVERSIDE RECEPTIONS MENU
Morning Tea: Coffee/Tea
Scones with jam & cream
Spring rolls & shrimp shamoi
Luncheon: Grilled breast of chicken served in tarragon & mushroom sauce
Steak Dianne – tender steak served with a rich Dianne sauce
Meals served with pear potatoes, cauliflower au gratin, beans & carrots
Dessert: Fruit salad with ice cream
Apple crumble with ice cream
Tea and coffee
Fuzzy Wuzzy Day 2010 at Kokoda Station
June 1st, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
Back Track are happy to announce that Fuzzy Wuzzy Day 2010 is now official. Mr James Enage, the CEO of the Kokoda Track Authority has confirmed the a programme for the inaugral 2010 celebration will be available shortly.
When contacted recently MrEnage advised, “ we are currently planning the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Day for 3rd of November, 2010 and have agreed on Kokoda Station as the main focus place for the celebrations. Tentative Programs in discussion are flag raising ceremony which will be followed by Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Medal Presentation that will be further complimented with Cultural Dance Festival. This Cultural Dance Festival will include various groups within the Oro Province and other invited guest Provinces in PNG and may require an additional two days.”
A Back Track trekking team will be attending the inaugral Fuzzy Wuzzy day celebrations for 2010. Our Team 17 itinerary has been designed so we will be at Kokoda Station for the celebrations. Team 17 is completely sold out and we are now taking bookings for the same trek in 2011. let us know if you are interested in being there for 2011. Our 2011 Itinerary will be slightly modified so trekkers can opt to spend 1 or 3 days in Kokoda after their trek so they can take part inj some or all of the celebrations over the 3 days.
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Lovely Loloata Island, the perfect post-Kokoda trek rest spot
May 27th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
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 pick you up from the Holiday Inn after your trek and transport you to their sanctuary of peace and tranquility. Great fishing and snorkeling are just some of the attractions. A 3 day 2 night stay is recommended to help you wind down before heading back to reality in Australia. The Island staff will transfer you back to the International terminal for your departure flight. Learn more at www.loloata.com