Blog
Biography of Captain Sam Templeton
29 Nov 2015
David Howell is undertaking a new biography on the 39th's Battalion most revered officer, Captain Samuel Victor Templeton or 'Uncle Sam' as he was known to his men.
Happy 95th Birthday to Alan 'Kanga' Moore
21 Nov 2015
This week we celebrate the 95th birthday of the last surviving officer of the 39 Australian Infantry Battalion.
Bone Man of Kokoda dies at age 95
28 Oct 2015
Kokichi Nishimura otherwise known as the Bone Man of Kokoda has passed away.
Great Feedback from our Latest Trek
20 Oct 2015
We have received some great feedback from our latest trek!
New Kokoda Map
20 Oct 2015
Recently David returned from Cairns after visiting Soc Kienzle the son of Bert Kienzle (Architect of Kokoda).
Kokoda Track Update 5 Oct 2015: Isurava to Kokoda
05 Oct 2015
After waking up early for a dawn service with the sun rising over the Yodda valley the group reached their climax of Kokoda.
Kokoda Track Update 03 Oct 2015: 1900 to Eora Creek
03 Oct 2015
Today the group passed the highest point on the track, Mount Bellamy at 2190m. This evening they are at their campsite at Eora Creek
Kokoda Track Update 02 Oct 2015: Efogi to 1900
02 Oct 2015
The group are at their campsite at 1900 after a big day visiting the Lakes of Myola.
Kokoda Track Update 01 Oct 2015: Menari to Efogi North
01 Oct 2015
Today the group have made it to the lovely village of Efogi North. Here they will spend the evening hearing the stories from resident historian Stanley.
Kokoda Track Update 30 Sept 2015: Agulogo to Menari
30 Sep 2015
Today has been a half-day trekking for the group so they get the chance to rest and restore before tackling the remainder of their challenge.