Getaway Trekking in The Basin, Victoria, Australia | Tour agent

Getaway Trekking

Locality: The Basin, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 979 088

Address: 41 Old Forest Rd, 3154 The Basin, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.getawaytrekking.com.au

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25.01.2022 Fabulous work being done on the track to support the villages that have lost their income source due to the Covid Pandemic. We are working hard to continue the journey with our 2020 clients. #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon

24.01.2022 Love nature? Stunning scenery? Great company? Some pics from our Aussie Camino Pilgrimage group to whet your appetite. The group is travelling really well, having collectively decided to leave the soft sands (and smelly kelp!) of the beach for tracks more inland, they spent last night in Port Macdonnell.... They've now left the stark beauty of the southern coast and are travelling north from Port Macdonnell to Mount Gambier, via Mount Schank. #aussiecamino #pilgrimage2021 #reflection #nature #stopandbreathe #getyourtrekon

24.01.2022 We are really looking forward to getting back out on the hills.

24.01.2022 We were fortunate to meet Samara Fernandez-Brown in 2017 when she participated in our Reconciliation SA Kokoda Trek. It's not overstating to say she had a huge impact on Sue, and how she now views the world. Following our trek, Samara returned from Adelaide to her home in Yuendumu. The clarity she achieved on the track helped her realise she was not living her true life and wanted to give more back to her family and community. This week, Samara was named Naidoc SA Young Person of the Year. So deserved, and so proud of you. #standtogether #kokoda #ReconciliationSA

24.01.2022 What should I have in my daypack? Our top 5 things to carry are: 1. first aid kit, including bandaids, bandages and pain relief 2. protection from the sun, including sunscreen,hat and sunglasses 3. protection from the rain, including jacket and a pack cover... 4. water, preferably in a bladder/camelback for easy hydration 5. snacks, something you like to eat! #trektip

24.01.2022 A fantastic day trekking Broken Nose via Bartle Frere Trail on Saturday. Eleven intrepid souls headed south from Cairns in the wee small hours to start walking at 6.30am. This is a pretty challenging trek, but the views from the top are stunning. Totally recommended. Stay tuned for more day and overnight treks - wed love to have you join us! #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon

24.01.2022 When you are ready to go, we are ready to join you. Click on the links below to join us as we take the first step..... TrekCairns http://eepurl.com/g5JUsP TrekSA http://eepurl.com/bj_mh1 TrekVic http://eepurl.com/g5JUsP

23.01.2022 Joining my first group training walk was scary.. but it paid off. Jodie Ross, one of our fabulous GT family members, first trekked with us on the Kokoda track back in 2009. Jodie was really unsure of herself but found that the Group training walks were a benefit to her. Read more about Jodie on our website https://getawaytrekking.com.au/my-journey-jodie-ross/

23.01.2022 Fabulous to see the Cairns Team out on the hills this weekend! So good to see people looking after themselves both physically and mentally. We look forward to seeing everyone again next month! #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon

22.01.2022 To all who have served and not returned, served and returned forever changed, and those who continue to serve, we thank you. Thank you for the peace and security we enjoy today, won through your courage and devotion. Lest we forget. #rememberanceday

22.01.2022 Cairns Team,are you ready for your last training walk for the year? This is a tough one, but you have worked your way up to it over the last few months..... Bartle Frere! Emails have been sent out, if you have not received the details and would like to join us on our walks please register and we will send the information out to you! Cairns training walks: http://eepurl.com/boawmH

22.01.2022 Happy 45th Independence Day PNG!

22.01.2022 Great day checking out trekking options in FNQ.

22.01.2022 And the WINNER is...... Jasmine Pancini Congratulations Jasmine, please get in contact with us to receive your book! Thanks everyone!

21.01.2022 Our turn to help our Kokoda families! Getaway Trekking and Adventure School Treks are proud to support the KTOA "Its our turn to help" campaign. The COVID travel lockdown has hit Kokoda Track communities hard. They have lost the income they rely on from trekking groups - porter wages, campsite fees, food and direct sales to trekkers - and travel restrictions are likely to be for as long as a year.... https://www.gofundme.com/f/it039s-our-turn-to-help-our-koko This campaign is supported by member companies of the Kokoda Tour Operators Association (KTOA) who are reaching out to all past and present trekkers. Your donation can help them through this tough bit. Again all money raised will go directly to KTOA who will distribute it to the families and communities along the Kokoda Track and Northern Beaches.

21.01.2022 #MotivationalMonday #replenish #nurturethesoul #breathe #takethefirststep

20.01.2022 New Zealand! Are you ready? Once the travel bubble is open we are getting out of here! Who wants to join us.... A "Volcanic Exploration" of the North Island is what we are planning. We only have 1 Departure date for this trek planned at the moment so if you are interested, please let us know. February 14 - 21, 2021... https://getawaytrekking.com.au//volcanic-explorer-north-i/ #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon

20.01.2022 What are your favourite things? (aside from raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens!) Is it when you're with friends, enjoying a great dinner, achieving something new, connecting with nature? Tell us what helps you feel great.... #specialtimes #connection #empowerment #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon

19.01.2022 Where would you go?

19.01.2022 Our clients are very important to us and over the years we have been very fortunate to have taken many people across the track. Our client flashback today goes back to 2010! Do you recognise anyone?

17.01.2022 The good news about our travel restrictions is the time weve had to look to our own backyards for our escape into nature. For a lot of us, spending as much time indoors as we have during this pandemic, bushwalking is new and we need to ensure we are as prepared as we can be. As the weather gets warmer and more restrictions continue to lift in Queensland, this brings with it a timely reminder to be wary of "just what is out there".... Our senior trek leader, Wayne, was recently asked about this.

17.01.2022 Choose your boots carefully, as if they will become your new best friends. As if they will take you to places you've never dreamed of. As if your trekking happiness depends on them. Because it does. #lovemyboots #choosewisely #invest #yourjourneystartshere #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon

16.01.2022 Spending lots of time out doors is great for your mind, body and soul but can be damaging to your ! Always remember to have a pair of quality sunglasses with you. #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon #trektips

15.01.2022 Well done Russell Priest! It is good to see our leaders doing the right thing in Victoria at the moment. Our Cairns team will be out training this weekend but Victoria cant.... Where are you walking this weekend?

14.01.2022 Ladies, are you ready to start planning your 2021 adventure? We hear you! Join us in February 2021 as we discover our own backyard. The #AussieCamino, a pilgrimage path from Portland to Penola commemorates Sister Mary MacKillop, the only Australian to have been declared a saint by the Catholic Church, as St Mary of the Cross. So #takethefirststep - Book and pay your deposit by October 31 and you will receive a 6 month subscription to Prevention Magazine.And ask us about our ...deposit guarantee! https://getawaytrekking.com.au/destination//aussiecamino-2/

14.01.2022 Now that restrictions on travel are lifting, it is time to think about your next trek. Today Mark will give us his insight into walking poles and the benefit of them! Thanks Mark.

13.01.2022 Hiking is like...

12.01.2022 This day in history-Battle of Isurava on the Kokoda Track begins. On 26 August the Japanese clashed with the 39ths forward outposts at Isurava heralding that ...their next attack was developing. The same day the first two companies of the 2/14th Battalion arrived to relieve the 39ths exhausted young soldiers, the average age of whom was 18. The next afternoon the 39ths left flank was heavily attacked and while the Japanese were able to penetrate one of the company positions, they were beaten off by two quick counter-attacks. Fighting swirled all around the forward arc of the position throughout 28 August as the Japanese sought a weakness in the Australian defences to exploit. Read more here: http://kokodahistorical.com.au/history/battle-of-isurava Image: unpublished image of the Village of Isurava prior to the battle taking place.

09.01.2022 Our Trek Masters are a very important part of our team. Please meet Watson! Watson is our "thinker" out on the track and is always ready with a song or some powerful words just when you need them. Have you trekked with Watson? Julie Attard

09.01.2022 Have you trekked with David? He is one of our newer leaders to join us on the Kokoda Track. David first trekked with us as part of our Reconciliation SA group as a teacher/mentor to the group. His passion for PNG and exploring the history with our clients, makes his treks special!

08.01.2022 If you have trekked with our Senior Trek Leader, Wayne, then you will know his favourite catch cry out on the track....... Can you tell us what it is??

08.01.2022 Fabulous Mossman Gorge just north of Port Douglas. Wow.

07.01.2022 Cairns Training walk.... Join us on Saturday July 25th... Meeting & Parking place is: Smithfield Car Park near Dan Murphys. Time: 6:00am muster. Depart no later than 6.15am. Expect to be at the Davies Creek Road turnoff on the highway around 0645am, start by 7.15am If you want to join our walks, click on the link to be added to the mailing list. http://eepurl.com/boawmH

07.01.2022 Are you in Queensland and wanting to travel your own state?? Packers Ghost tours in FNQ - Atherton Tablelands Join us as we follow in the bootsteps of the packers and drivers of the horses, mules and bullocks that travelled the "Back OCairns" between 1872 and the turn of the century! Click for more information: https://getawaytrekking.com.au//austra/packers-ghosts-trek... To enquire:https://getawaytrekking.com.au/trek-enquiry/

07.01.2022 When out walking, your feet are the most important part of your body - unhappy feet mean an unhappy mind. You need to take care of your feet, and that means being proactive with foot care, and particularly blister prevention. There are many theories out there regarding blisters and how to prevent them. Our Senior Trek Leader, Wayne, has a theory that we are sharing with you today... Heat and moisture create friction, which create hot spots, resulting in blisters. Remove the ...heat and /or the moisture, and you have a lower chance of blisters. So, one pair of thin socks, loose boots and keep your feet dry. Talcum powder for your feet is great, the best has an antifungal function, for example Curash, a great investment at around $6. So make sure that when you are out walking you "listen to your feet". As soon as you feel an uncomfortable spot, stop and remove your boots/shoes. Tape or cover the area straight away to prevent further damage. Happy Trekking! #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon #happyfeet #trainingisfun #GTCairns #GTMelbourne #trek2021 #trektips #noblisters

07.01.2022 Hurry up! Winner will be announced Thursday, yes TOMORROW! Don't miss out on your opportunity to WIN this book and read about the amazing efforts of Bert Kienzle.... To go in the draw to WIN this book all you need to do is: 1. Like our page 2. Share this post 3. Tag a friend in the comments and write DONE! You can enter as many times as you like and we will be drawing out a name on Thursday 8th October. GoodLuck

06.01.2022 The weekend is nearly here... yippee! What are your plans- chopping wood maybe? Maybe we could suggest some sturdy boots and eye protection...!

05.01.2022 Dont forget to join us for Training walk #7 in Cairns this Saturday August 15th, Information emails have been sent out, if you would like to to join us, please click on this link to register. http://eepurl.com/boawmH

05.01.2022 Happy Flashback Friday! One of our leaders Russell Priest on a Kokoda trek back in 2010! Like all of our leaders, Russ started as a client. Usually you will find him somewhere up the Firebreak preparing for his next adventure. Thanks Russ, we cant wait to get you back out on the track. Stay safe! #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon

05.01.2022 How good would it be to be back on the track with the crew? You can join the Cairns team on their next training walk on Saturday August 15. Meet us at Stocklands Shopping Centre, Earlville at 5.00am. We will make our way to the Josephine Falls Carpark to start our walk. Let us know if you would like some more information

04.01.2022 Happy Friday! Our world has certainly been turned upside down. Make sure you are taking the time to look after yourself and those around you. Nepal trek dates for 2021 are now available. #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon

04.01.2022 Reconnect. Unwind. Explore Fraser Island. Uncover the less travelled parts of World Heritage Listed Fraser Island with our fully supported & escorted five day trekking package. This trek gives you the opportunity to explore this stunning, World Heritage Listed part of Queensland without having to carry all of your gear. ... #getyourtrekon #takethefirststep https://mailchi.mp/2abd56a2aaeb/fraser-island

03.01.2022 Looking for something different for a Xmas gift? How about our Larapinta trek? Just what you need to look forward to in 2021

02.01.2022 Peter is one of our most experienced Trek Leaders. He has taken many of our clients to the remote parts of PNG. His treks include Kokoda, The Kapa Kapa track ( he has written a field guide about this trek), and the Kimberley Trek and paddle in Aust. Pete is currently trekking through Mt Isa to see if we can do anything up there. Have you trekked with Peter?

02.01.2022 Working on a couple of new treks today..... NZ here we come! North and South Island..... Exciting news for 2021! Stay tuned for more information!

02.01.2022 Local crafts are an important part of sharing the culture of PNG. Our crew and their families in Buna and Sanananda are very skilled and we look forward to being able to purchase these memories and keepsakes when we are able to get back to trekking Kokoda!

01.01.2022 With the restrictions still in place in regards to travel, and all of our trek plans postponed till 2021, it is still really important for you to continue with your preparations. So whether you are going for a walk, reading a book or learning the culture of your trek destination, the benefits will be worth it. We would love to hear how your preparations are going..... #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon

01.01.2022 Let us introduce another one of our Trek Masters...... Puksie! Puksie manages our Green team out on the track and is a much loved leader by our clients! Always thinking about how we can better run our treks for clients and crews, he sure keeps Deb on her toes! #takethefirststep #getyourtrekon