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24.01.2022 Happy Independence Day PNG! Today Papua New Guinea Celebrates its 45th year of Independence. To all our Friends, Family , Porters and Guides have a fantastic day celebrating all that is great with your beautiful country.

23.01.2022 Happy 100th Birthday to this legendary man. It has been an honour to meet you and hear your extraordinary stories. Thank you for your service.

21.01.2022 #OTD Battle of Ioribaiwa From the 14th to the 16th of September 1942, Australians of Maroubra Force fought the last of three delaying actions of the Kokoda Tr...ail at the Battle of Ioribaiwa. This battle was centred on the high feature known as Ioribaiwa Ridge, south of Ofi Creek on the Kokoda Track. On 14 September the Australian 2/31st Battalion, making in its own flanking move on the left flank, encountered the Japanese 2/144 Battalion trying to do the same thing in the other direction. Neither battalion was able to gain any advantage over the other. In the Australian centre 21st Brigade, much reduced by three weeks fighting, was attacked by a half battalion of 3/144 Battalion. The Japanese commander, General Kusunose, had massed all his artillery, eight guns, on a ridge north of Ioribaiwa and from here they pounded the Australian centre. As had happened to 2/27th Battalion at Efogi, half of all the casualties in 21st Brigade were to Japanese artillery bombardment. The Australians however were able to defend against the numerous Japanese attacks in the left and centre, so Kusunose decided to try the Australian right flank. This new Japanese move began on 15 September. It failed to find the Australian right flank because the Australian line was longer than Kusunose estimated. Australian infantry battalions were arrayed in a rough line, over two kilometres long, along Ioribaiwa Ridge. The Japanese half battalion looking for the Australian right flank struck the line well short of the flank, between 3rd Battalion and 2/33 Battalion. The Japanese managed to insert themselves there but, found themselves effectively encircled by the Australians. A counterattack by a half battalion of the Australian reserve, 2/25th, was unsuccessful and one by 2/33rd failed to find the enemy in the thick jungle. By the morning of 16 September there was a stalemate. The Australian’s left flank was held up by 2/144, the centre was under constant artillery bombardment and they were still unable to eject the Japanese who had penetrated into the right flank. From Kusunose's viewpoint things were equally grim. His original flanking move on the Australian left had found enemy where there should have been none. Unaware of the heavy casualties his artillery was inflicting on the Australian centre he saw only that he had gained no ground there. On the Australian right his second attempt at outflanking had also failed. The Australian commander, Brigadier Eather, was the first of the two commanders to blink. He requested and received permission to withdraw to Imita Ridge. By the evening of 16 September the Australians were safely in the new position at Imita Ridge. Australian casualties were 49 killed and 121 wounded or five percent of the force on Ioribaiwa Ridge. The Japanese lost 40 dead and 120 wounded. With hindsight it is apparent that, unlike the previous encounters in the mountains, the Australians were not defeated but rather had fought the Japanese to a draw. However by withdrawing Eather showed that, ignorant of his significant numerical advantage, he saw himself as defeated. He offered a number of plausible reasons for pulling back to Imita Ridge but the central one can be found in his signal to his superior, Major General Allen: 'Do not consider can hold him (the Japanese) here'. The Japanese, however, were unable to continue their advance and had reached the limit of their supply line. Strategic factors and reverses elsewhere forced the Japanese commander, Major General Tomitaro Horii, to pursue a more defensive approach in Papua and New Guinea. As a result, in October the Japanese began to withdraw towards their beachheads at BunaGona, with the Australians in pursuit. Image: Men from the 2/14th Infantry Battalion rest near Ioribaiwa in September 1942 --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

20.01.2022 Thank you to our amazing Kokoda Spirit trekkers we feel so privileged and honoured to be walking across Kokoda in 2021 with you. As a small family business with over 300 PNG Guides and Porters employed in different capacities we are grateful for the support. We have been very fortunate to have taken more than 120 trek bookings over the last few months with more than 400 trekkers locked in to walk in the footsteps of heroes across Kokoda in 2021.... To say thank you and to give an opportunity to those that may be doing it a little tough we are offering 4 (four) Kokoda Spirit Australian led treks @ $2500.00 per person!! Save a massive $1435.00! Save Now, Travel Later with the Best Price Ever! You do not need to set your dates now. Purchase today at the lowest rates in history and decide on your travel dates later. Get 36 months to travel. Your trip payment is 100% guaranteed. For this life changing and empowering adventure! 4 spots only! Hurry - offer is for a limited time only! Conditions apply. New bookings only. Full payment due within 14 days of booking. [email protected] #kokoda #kokodaspirit #kokodaonsale #kokodabargain #walkkokoda2021 #kokoda2021

19.01.2022 The Ralph Honner Gala goes virtual....and you're invited! Help us keep the spirit of Kokoda alive with an evening of celebration and commemoration live from you...r living room.or at your leisure over the weekend. The Lt. Col. Ralph Honner 2020 Virtual Reception keeps alive the tradition of this incredible event that started in 2003. Join old friends and new, with updates from Papua New Guinea, our Diggers and an inspired leadership oration delivered by Sir Angus Houston. On Friday 30 October, please join host Patrick Lindsay from anywhere in Australia, PNG or around the world for an amazing evening that will support our COVID-19 response across PNG. Book your virtual tickets today at www.ktf.events

19.01.2022 How good is this news! Who wants to come to NZ with us in December or January?? https://www.wildspiritadventures.com/new-zealand-adventures/

19.01.2022 Hey Carlie Kleinschmidt Brial... did you know its only 9240 hours to go until we are off to Everest Base Camp! But who is counting!!!! Come and join Wayne Wetherall and Carlie Brial on a trip of a lifetime to the roof of the world!... In October 2021 we are off to Everest Base Camp for a 12 night 13 day adventure! We walk to Everest Base Camp and Helicopter back down to Lukla for a birds eye view of the spectacular mountains and valleys that we have just traversed. We spend 2 nights pre and 2 nights post trek in the ancient and mesmerising Kathmandu that will delight and tantalise the senses. Trip date is 4 -16 October 2021. Price $4935.00 per person. https://www.wildspiritadventures.com//everest-base-camp-u/ Want to register or find out more? [email protected] #everestbasecamp #everestbasecamp2021 #walktoeverest2021 #theultimateeverestcircuit #theultimateeverestbasecamptrek #trektoeverest #bookeverestbasecamp www.wildspiritadventures.com

18.01.2022 It’s On!! One of the greatest one day adventure challenges on earth! The Mountain Goat Challenge! 6 mountains 1 day!... Join Carlie, Wayne and the legendary Mountain Training Gang on this epic adventure! Where? Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia. When? Saturday 31 October, 2020 How much? $99.00 per person. Limited numbers first in best dressed! To book or find out more details [email protected] or 07 54452758 https://www.sunshinecoastadventures.com.au/the-mountain-go/ #sunshinecoastadventures #mountaingoatchallenge #sunshinecoastmountainadventures #adventuresonthesunshinecoast @sunshinecoast #lovethesunshinecoast @cvbrial @michellewiddicombe @trontodd @carolinahutch

16.01.2022 Its on again...same same but different! The GREAT COAST WALK - 2 Nights 3 Days Walk the length of the Sunshine Coast beaches and coastal trails from Bells Creek south of Caloundra to Noosa over 2 nights 3 days. When?? the weekend 9-11 October 2020.... www.sunshinecoastadventures.com.au #thegreatcoastwalk #sunshinecoastadventures #greatwalks #greatwalkssunshinecoast #walkkokoda2021 #worldsgreatestwalk #kokodaspirit See more

16.01.2022 Kokoda training 2020!!!

16.01.2022 Our Sunshine Coast trekkers have smashed out the first 24km now they have crossed over to Mooloolaba to continue the walk. Great work team! Great thanks to George HR at Sunreef. @sunreef_mooloolaba #kokodatraining #kokodatrail #kokodaspirit #trekkokoda2021 #sunshinecoastadventures #sunshinecoastholidays #thegreatsunshinecoastwalk www.sunshinecoastadventures.com www.kokodaspirit.com

15.01.2022 KOKODA SPIRIT MATES RATE TREK!!! KOKODA SPIRIT MATES RATES IS BACK FOR 2021! 21-29 October 2021 Australian Led... Total price for two people is $5907.00 or $2953.50 each Australian led. SAVE $972.00 per person! Excludes International Flights and Personal Porter. Limited spots first in best dressed! Conditions apply. Don't miss out on this absolutely legendary Mates Rate DEAL! Book now on [email protected] Or call 1800 565 632 or 07 54452758

13.01.2022 What’s your favourite Kokoda photo? Here are a couple of mine...

13.01.2022 Kokoda Spirit Boot Camp Plus A 2-night 3-day transformation through adventure, challenges and workshops. An opportunity to push your mind, body and spirit to create a healthier, happier and more resilient you. It’s been created to inspire change, build self-esteem and give you the tools you need to overcome life’s challenges.... In an increasingly disruptive world where we cannot avoid shocks this boot camp will provide the impetus to build better shock absorbers, resilience and mental toughness to take life’s challenges on in a proactive and positive way. Resilience is the inner strength that helps you bounce back from setbacks rather than becoming overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Building resilience and developing mental toughness helps reduce the level of disruption and length of time these challenges have on your life. This Boot Camp is led by Kokoda Spirit Owner Wayne Wetherall and Kokoda Spirit Head Guide and retired Australian Army Warrant Officer Class 1 Greg Chamberlain. The boot camp will focus on developing greater resilience and living your life with a positive mind set and with more passion, purpose and significance. Based on the values and character of the Kokoda Spirit. Spirituality, Strength of character and living your life with passion, purpose and significance. Each day will be fuelled by new challenges and adventures including sea kayaking, learning to surf, beach boot camp, great camaraderie, fantastic food and a magnificent camp site right on Rainbow Beach. 13-15 November 2020 Rainbow Beach, Queensland Australia How much? $895.00 per person. [email protected]

11.01.2022 Nothing is more haunting to me then knowing I should have done it...could have done it, should have done it...wishing I had done it... The greatest joys in life are found on the other side of fear. Climb that mountain, Jump out of that plane, Go on that adventure,... Apply for that job and promotion, Risk your heart and fall in love completely... Watch that sunset... Chase your dreams... No regrets..., no if only...no buts...,no I wish I did... no excuses. Don't die why you are still alive. Live your life with passion, purpose and significance. www.wildspiritadventures.com #noregrets #liveauthentic #livewell #adventuretravel #adventureawaits #adventuretime #borneo #everestbasecamp #kokoda #kilimanjaro www.wildspiritadventures.com See more

10.01.2022 And we are off on our Great Sunshine Coast walk! 17 amazing trekkers walking 83km from Bells Creek at Caloundra to Noosa. Finishing at sunrise tomorrow! An outstanding bunch of Australians led by Greg Chamberlain and Peter Sergeant Want to join us on our next adventure!??... Check out www.sunshinecoastadventures.com.au www.kokodaspirit.com #walkkokoda2021 #kokodatraining #trainforkokoda #kokodaspirit2021 #kokoda #kokodatrack #sunshinecoastadventures #adventuresonthesunshinecoast #walkkokoda2021 See more

07.01.2022 In their Words: Nicole and Hannah Pearce This Remembrance Day, as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we reflect on those wh...o have died as a result of war, warlike operations, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. In their words is a collection of short films sharing personal stories of service and sacrifice from the front line and at home. #IntheirWords #WeRemember #Lestweforget #OurContinuingStory

07.01.2022 How good is it to walk Kokoda?! I cannot wait until 2021! One of the worlds great adventures! Love the mateship, camaraderie and history. www.kokodaspirit.com

06.01.2022 There is always a silver lining great news for next years Kokoda Trekking season.

06.01.2022 Great trip to Rainbow Beach today for preparation for the Kokoda Spirit Boot Camp plus! We still have some spots left for this amazing opportunity. Kokoda Spirit Boot Camp Plus A 2-night 3-day transformation through adventure, challenges and workshops.... An opportunity to push your mind, body and spirit to create a healthier, happier and more resilient you. It’s been created to inspire change, build self-esteem and give you the tools you need to overcome life’s challenges. In an increasingly disruptive world where we cannot avoid shocks this boot camp will provide the impetus to build better shock absorbers, resilience and mental toughness to take life’s challenges on in a proactive and positive way. Resilience is the inner strength that helps you bounce back from setbacks rather than becoming overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Building resilience and developing mental toughness helps reduce the level of disruption and length of time these challenges have on your life. This Boot Camp is led by Kokoda Spirit Owner Wayne Wetherall and Kokoda Spirit Head Guide and retired Australian Army Warrant Officer Class 1 Greg Chamberlain. The boot camp will focus on developing greater resilience and living your life with a positive mind set and with more passion, purpose and significance. Based on the values and character of the Kokoda Spirit. Spirituality, Strength of character and living your life with passion, purpose and significance. Each day will be fuelled by new challenges and adventures including sea kayaking, learning to surf, beach boot camp, great camaraderie, fantastic food and a magnificent camp site right on Rainbow Beach. 13-15 November 2020 Rainbow Beach, Queensland Australia How much? $895.00 per person. [email protected]

06.01.2022 Congratulations to our extraordinary bunch of trekkers who have just completed the Great Coast Walk 80km from Bells Creek south of Caloundra to Noosa in Just over 20hours! This is a stunning walk through and pass some of the most spectacular coastal scenery on earth. This is truly a very special adventure. Want to experience this amazing adventure?... https://www.sunshinecoastadventures.com.au/the-great-coast/ [email protected] #doneanddusted #sunshinecoastadventures #kokodatraining #kokodaspirit #trektraining #trainforkokoda #bigchallenge See more

06.01.2022 Kokoda Spirit 2022 Trek Dates released. 80th Anniversary. https://www.kokodaspirit.com.au/all-trek-dates/#2022

04.01.2022 CAMS CAUSE Kokoda Trek 2021 Special Guest Trekker: Australian Comedian and TV Host Anthony Lehmo Lehmann We are now taking bookings for the 2021 Cam’s Cause Kokoda Spirit Trek to be held from 24th July - 3rd August 2021... Spots are limited so if you or someone you know would like to sign up for a life changing experience, feel free to contact us for more information at [email protected] or [email protected] @camscause @cbdyer82 #camscause #camscausekokoda #camscausekokoda2021 #trekkokoda #trekkokoda2021 #kokodaspirit #kokoda2021

03.01.2022 PNG Citizens across 11 provinces are set to access improved water and sanitation outcomes following the approval of nine COVID-19 grants. Australia continues to... support the PNG Government led response to #COVID19 through a scale up of health and education activities across 11 provinces. The #PNGAusPartnership’s Incentive Fund has approved nine grants worth a total of PGK2 million to allow communities to improve access to clean water and procure soap, sanitiser and cleaning products. The grants will also support provincial COVID-19 prevention training. These rapid response grants recognise communities’ key role in COVID-19 prevention across Papua New Guinea.

01.01.2022 TREK EVEREST BASE CAMP IN 2021 Join Wayne Wetherall & Carlie Brial in October 2021 as they lead youEverest Base Camp (Includes Helicopter Flights) To stand at Everest Base Camp and view Mt Everest is an emotional, spiritual and mystical experience. The power and energy of Everest is intoxicating, and you will be in awe of the size and majesty of the world’s greatest mountain. The 'Ultimate' Way to Experience Everest Base Camp Our Everest Base Camp ‘Ultimate’ Adventure Trek i...ncludes a Helicopter Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla to begin your trek and a Helicopter Flight from Gorak Shep the day after reaching Everest Base Camp down to Pangboche where you will change Helicopters to complete you next Helicopter flight directly to Kathmandu. These flights offer sensational mountain views and an insight into the lives of the Sherpa people. To stand at Everest Base Camp and view Mt Everest is an emotional, spiritual and mystical experience. The power and energy of Everest is intoxicating, and you will be in awe of the size and majesty of the world’s greatest mountain. 04 16 October 2021 13 Days $4,935.00 per person https://www.wildspiritadventures.com//everest-base-camp-/ [email protected] #everest #everestbasecamp #everestbasecamptrek #walktoeverestbasecamp #ebc #theultimateadventure #travel2021 #adventuresin2021 #letsgoonanadventure www.wildspiritadventures.com