Wednesday 26 July: Our first parent information evening was held at the Lecture Theatre from 6.00-7.00pm. The program was discussed and people's initial questions were answered.

Monday 31 July - Friday 4 August:  We need to book a tentative number of airline seats soon. Probable maximum numbers are:

Miaru Village: 20 people

Kokoda Track: 20 people per group - if there is huge interest, we will endeavour to take 2 groups who walk the Track at slightly different times / different directions

31 August: Next week, you should get detailed information at school about the proposal including dates and costs. A non-returnable deposit will secure your place. You will be able to download the information here too.

09 September: View our letter detailing our plans, and the application form to secure a position. (.PDF)  

13 October: Application Forms + deposit required - to school office

Alternatively, you could email me at skihl1@eq.edu.au for further information.

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Updates

Kokoda Track

Information

Miaru Village, Gulf Province Information

Some sites to visit:   Kokoda Spirit   Kokoda Trekking    Rising Sun Films     History    2005 Trip      Videos (at school)

Some sites to visit:  Meet Patrick and John       2004 Trip       2005 Trip     Videos (at school)

If you want to have some fun, go to Google Earth.

Kokoda Township is at 11°20'22"S, 146°06'08"E

Map of PNG showing Kokoda and Miaru (.PDF 205kb)

If you want to have some fun, go to Google Earth.

Miaru Village is at 8° 20'26"S, 146°15'00"E

Map of PNG showing Kokoda and Miaru (.PDF 205kb)

Close up map of Miaru (.PDF 210kb)

This is a great opportunity to complete a trek that has become part of the Australian psyche.

You will do much more in nine days than trek 100kms, you will...

• Develop resilience

• Realize your personal strength

• Learn mateship

• Walk in their footsteps

• Achieve personal satisfaction

This is unique opportunity to live in a coastal village of the Gulf of Papua. We will be looked after by members of the Karukuru family.

As well as assisting the local people to build their school library, you will...

• Live in another culture

• Realize the importance of community

• Help others

• Learn generosity of spirit

• Have fun with kind, gentle people

The dates of the trip will be:

• Sunday 23 September - fly Brisbane to POM 10.55am, Overnight Gateway Hotel

• Monday 24 - fly POM to Kokoda, commence trek

• Tuesday 2 October - finish trek, overnight Gateway Hotel.

• Wednesday 3 October - fly POM to Brisbane 3.10pm flight.

The dates of the trip will be:

• Sunday 23 September - fly Brisbane to POM 10.55am, Overnight Gateway Hotel

• Monday 24 - truck/bus/boat to Miaru

• Tuesday 2 October - return to POM, overnight Gateway Hotel.

• Wednesday 3 October - fly POM to Brisbane 3.10pm flight.