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24.01.2022 The blokes that work for us are not only the best in the business at their job but they are the funniest crew to work with. Mapex with is dog ears hat. Love it. #mapexno1 #etaescapes #escapetrekkingadventures #laugh #laughter #laughteristhebestmedicine

23.01.2022 Japanese ammunition captured east of Gona. 11 December 1942. Photo by George Silk. AWM 013822. Chapter 6 of Hell's Battlefield covers the battle.

23.01.2022 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."

23.01.2022 T4EK is back hiking, if we can't trek Kokoda, we will trek Tasmanian Wilderness to help the kids of of the Kokoda Track. Click below for more info.

23.01.2022 I'd like to take this time to acknowledge the following people who have contributed financial towards my achievement, namely Mark Capper, Richard Favave, Emma Favave, Mala Stones Sove, mum n dad dearest. Without you all i cound'nt come this far. Thank you and love you all

22.01.2022 Crossing Eora creek on the Kokoda Track.

21.01.2022 Sometime ago Escape Trekking Adventures (ETA) made the decision to start a project to erect a memorial for Ovuru Idiki, a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel, that passed away in 2013, ETA invited T4EK to be part of the project. In 2008, I had the honour and pleasure of meeting with this man, one of last Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, I shook his hand and thanked him for his brave and caring work for our diggers, which his nephew translated to him. I remember he liked my tattoos, and studied them for a ...few minutes while I sat next to him. T4EK raises donations to help schools along the track, however it was the Australian Diggers, the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels that first drew us to the Kokoda Track and gave us the inspiration to help where we could therefore we founded T4EK, consequently Julie and I made the decision to assist this project and pay enduring respect and gratitude for Ovuru and all of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels. Thanks to the determination of Escape Trekking Adventures and their trekking team 7 members and T4EK, the project came to fruition last year. We want to thank Shane and Tina Goodwin from Escape Trekking Adventures for their hard work on this project, and their ongoing care and concern for the people of PNG.

20.01.2022 The sights and views from Abuari village and their amazing waterfall. Isurava village can be seen across the valley gives you a sense of enormity of the battle...field. Four battalions were engaged in the battle on two sides of the valley that comprised of the 39th and 53rd militia battalion and the 2/14th and 2/16th AIF battalions. The Japanese forces overwhelmed the Australian positions and forced them into withdrawal. The Australian soldiers were battered but far from beaten. The diggers and brigadier Potts kept a fighting force between the the Japanese and Port Moresby until the tide turned with a strong offensive from Imita ridge. Our boys fought hard for our freedom and eventually Papua New Guinea independence. Lest We Forget #etaescapes #kokoda

20.01.2022 Visiting the Northern Beaches of Buna is just magical. The people, produce and scenery is just pure. Pic: Village owner Soddy preparing fresh coconuts for our trekkers.

19.01.2022 A Bren gunner from the 2/12th Battalion blasts the top off a coconut tree during the attack that broke the back of the Japanese defence of Buna on 1 January 194...3. The tree top was brought down along with a Japanese sniper. "Hell's Battlefield" has a chapter telling the story of the 2/12th action at Buna. Photo by George Silk. AWM 013952. See more

18.01.2022 Our story thanks to Bendigo Bank Dingley Village and Hunting With Pixels.

14.01.2022 Everyone I talk to about trekking the Kokoda track says " I want to do that" but then next comes the xcuses.... I cant this year, I am not fit enough, don't have the money etc etc etc..............fitness will happen if you exercise, as for the money well you can pay it off and it is actually not that expensive, while you are on the track you do not spend anything, all your food is provided, accommodation, water all part of the cost. The entertainment is free, the sights are free and you will never get scenery like it and you will never forget and never regret so why not NOW, join our 2021 trek and experience this wonderful part of world and be part of T4EK helping the kids ...Laughter, tears, pleasure, pain, exhilaration, exhaustion, appreciation, understanding, inspiration and mateship - Kokoda Track - Bloody Awesome!

12.01.2022 Today we commemorate the capture of Kokoda, New Guinea. The capture of Kokoda enabled the Australian advance across the Owen Stanley Range to continue, leading ...to victory in New Guinea. On November 2, 1942 members of the 2/31st Battalion entered Kokoda unopposed to find the Japanese forces had left two days prior. By mid afternoon that day the entire battalion was in place in Kokoda and the airstrip and the Kokoda village was secure. The impact of retaking Kokoda was immeasurable. At this stage in the campaign 'Kokoda' had become a household word in Australian cities and towns. The retaking of this small village on a long and winding track through hostile jungle in the Owen Stanley Range was seen by all, even those with little military knowledge, as a huge turning point in the New Guinea campaign. #remembertoremember Image Courtesy: Australian War Memorial

11.01.2022 T4EK is committed to providing assistance to schools along the Kokoda Track and its neighbouring areas. We are looking for sponsorship and donations to keep this going.

11.01.2022 Jack Duffy, a WWII Kokoda campaign veteran, his wife Edna and Dandenong RSL president John Wells. Jack and Edna were our special guests at a T4EK fundraiser, we organised a limo for them to and from which Edna loved, she told me she had never been is such a big and luxurious car.

11.01.2022 As Australia and our region are beginning to open back up to regional travel, we understand a travel bubble with New Zealand and the South Pacific area includin...g PNG is pending. Tours for 2021 are receiving higher than usual bookings and transfers from our postponed 2020 treks. $100 is all that is needed to secure a new Kokoda Track booking for 2020 or 2021. The remaining $600 deposit is payable 30 days after the government lifts travel restrictions. All new booking deposits are transferable fee free for an alternative tour date. Great offers are being made for any trek in November 2020 up to $300 off. Get in and secure your tour for just $100 before our all our popular departures fill up. [email protected] www.escapetrekkingadventures.com.au

11.01.2022 Corporal Charlie McCallum The battle of Isurava took place during August 1942. The first of the Australian defenders standing in the way of the highly skilled ...Japanese war machine at Isurava was the 39th and 53rd Battalions. The Japanese Army landed on the Northern beaches and packed marched directly to the Isurava battlefront. They wore the untrained Australian defenders down to breaking point infiltrating the 39th positions on many occasions. The Afternoon of the 26 August 1942 the forward elements of the 2/14th battalion arrived to at first what was to relieve the 39th battalion. However, the 39th battalion stood by their Australian comrades to try and stop the relentless Japanese advance. Additional reinforcements arrived for both sides, and the ascendency of battle ebbed and flowed. Slowly but surely, the Japanese gained enough advantage and infiltration of the Australian positions. A number of Australian soldiers courageous actions occurred during the battle non more famous than that of Private Bruce Steel Kingsbury of 2/14 Battalion, for his actions at Isurava on 29 August Kingsbury was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC). However, Kingsbury was not the only Australian to be recommended for VC action. At least four VC recommendations were made; however, these recommendations were rejected, and lesser gallantry awards provided. The gallantry Corporal Charlie McCallum of 2/14th Battalion at Isurava in August is one of the standout actions of the Kokoda campaign. McCallum was wounded three times during the Isurava encounter; he pinned the enemy down with a Bren gun in his right hand and a Thompson sub-machine gun in his left. McCallum while reloading the Bren gun one-handed would bring his Tommy gun into action simultaneously. McCallum kept up this extraordinary juggling of weapons until all the mates in his platoon had escaped the Japanese. The attacking Japanese had, in fact, come so close to McCallum that his utility pouch was torn from his belt as he evaded the Japanese grip. McCallums action sounding more like Rambo than Anzac was recommended for a Victoria Cross. The top brass decided it was not considered appropriate and McCallum was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, only to be killed in action a week later in the Brigade Hill battle. McCallum died when trying to oust the Japanese who had infiltrated the Australian defences. Lest We Forget

10.01.2022 Beautiful Isurava Memorial Kokoda, #papuanewguinea Steven Gray (Repost from @adventure_kokoda [iG] ). #visitpng #pngtourism

10.01.2022 1000 likes thanks everyone!!

10.01.2022 Those of you who have completed the traverse of the Kokoda Trial know how emotional this experience is. What feelings do you have when reflecting on your own journey. #etaescapes #kokoda

09.01.2022 A huge 100th happy birthday to an inspirational kind, funny & articulate man. Alan Kanga’ Moore served in 39th Battalion PNG campaign. We thank you for your service Alan.

08.01.2022 Delighted to report that the Nine Network is broadcasting our Kokoda doco at 1pm on Anzac Day. Almost all of our Kokoda veterans have left us now. This is a rar...e opportunity to honour them before we lose all our living links to the battles that saved our freedom in WWII. Please pass on the news to your friends and colleagues. And please stay safe and well. By the way, copies of the DVD are still available here: http://www.patricklindsay.com.au/ne/kokoda-the-spirit-lives

08.01.2022 check out the videos made by ETA on how to prepare etc. for your next adventure! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG85x_Vo4zdis-pGQL8su_w

06.01.2022 Privates Ernest Pickett, Clarence Lisk and Francis How from the South Australian 2/10th Battalion having a well earned feed after a night patrol behind enemy li...nes near Buna, January 1943. Pickett was from Broken Hill in NSW- most men who joined up from Broken Hill joined South Australian units. Photo by Cliff Bottomley. AWM 014086. See more

05.01.2022 Local communities and tourist groups will now have a safer and smoother ride to the Kokoda Tracks southern gateway following completion of repair works on Ower...s Corner Road. The project engaged local people as traffic controllers and maintenance workers, providing employment at a time when the Kokoda Track is closed to tourists due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The road repairs continues on from an upgrading of the nearby Vesulogo Bridge earlier this year. The ongoing #PNGAusPartnership supported redevelopments will ensure benefits for local communities and to have the region ready for when the track reopens. See more

02.01.2022 Kagi Elementary School 2014

01.01.2022 Corporal John Bromwich, an air support signaller with the 25th Brigade, takes a break in a blanket hammock at the head of the Kokoda Track, October 1942. Bromwi...ch was one of Australia's finest tennis players at that time. Among his 54 career titles, he won the Australian singles title either side of the war, in 1939 and 1946 and reached the Wimbledon final in 1948 before losing in five sets. He also won 17 grand slam doubles and mixed doubles titles. AWM 027041. See more

01.01.2022 The arrival of a Royal Australian Air Force C130 into Port Moresby on Monday 11 May was cause for much excitement, as it brought with it a range of supplies fro...m Australia to help PNG prepare for and respond to #COVID19. The shipment included 12,000 rapid point of care tests and 380 more GeneXpert cartridges, which will significantly improve local testing and diagnostic capacity. The flight also brought four Australian Defence Force personnel who, after completing 14 days of isolation, will contribute to the already substantial effort by Australias Defence Cooperation Program to support the PNG Defence Force-Kumul Karim prepare for and mitigate any outbreak. The #PNGAusPartnership is committed to support the PNG Government to prepare for and respond to COVID-19, including with supplies to meet immediate local needs.

01.01.2022 Earthquake caused damage to Sogeri road outside of Port Moresby. More updates on impact around the country coming. 2pm, 17 July 2020

01.01.2022 2/12th Battalion troops taking a rest at Mainstream on the way back from Kankiryo to Guy's Post along the Faria Valley, 10 February 1944. The battalion had been... relieved by units from the 15th Brigade. Left to right: Corporal Bill Gilbert, Private Tas Douglas, Private Jack Murray, Private Bert Price, Private Vic O'Neil; Sergeant Daryl Shields, Lieutenant Charles 'Tiny' Reid, Private Herb Anttela. Photo by Norm Stuckey. AWM070232. See more