Our Spirit

09/02/2025

With NSW Police Commissioner, Mick Fuller after finishing the Kokoda Track on Anzac Day... he prepared really well and believed in the history and its resilience...

09/02/2025

Just finished the track and received a bunch of flowers from the landowners....
Andrew Johnson

08/02/2025

When it's done correctly with knowledge, expertise, connection and respect it changes lives....

Give it a go!!!

07/02/2025

04/02/2025

Discover Your Kokoda: More Than Just a Trek

When you hear the words "Kokoda Track," what comes to mind? Perhaps the rugged landscapes of Papua New Guinea, the echoes of WWII history, or the physical challenge of traversing 126 kms of unforgiving terrain. But Kokoda is more than just a trail—it’s a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and connection to a legacy that shaped Australia’s spirit.

Walking in the Footsteps of Heroes

The Kokoda Track holds a sacred place in Australia's history. It was here that young soldiers, many not much older than today’s trekkers, faced unimaginable hardships during the 1942 campaign against Japanese forces. Their courage, mateship, endurance, and sacrifice became the defining values of the Kokoda story—values that still resonate deeply.

When you walk the track, you’re not just crossing rivers, climbing steep ridges, or navigating dense jungle. You’re retracing the steps of those who fought for freedom, often under extreme conditions. Each step is a tribute, each challenge a connection to their strength.

A Journey Within

While Kokoda's historical significance is undeniable, what makes the trek truly transformative is the personal journey it inspires. The physical demands are real—blistered feet, aching muscles, and mental fatigue. But it’s within these challenges that you discover something powerful: resilience you never knew you had.
Trekkers often find that the lessons learned on Kokoda transcend the track itself. Facing adversity without modern comforts strips away distractions, leaving room for reflection, growth, and an unfiltered connection with yourself and those around you. Many return home with a newfound appreciation for life, stronger leadership qualities, and a deep sense of accomplishment.

Why Choose Us?

With over 30 years of experience leading treks, we don’t just guide you through the terrain—we guide you through the story. Our passion for Kokoda's history and commitment to delivering high-quality experiences set us apart. We share not just facts but the human stories behind them, creating an immersive, meaningful journey.
Our treks are designed for those who seek more than just an adventure. We cater to schools aiming to instil leadership in young minds, veterans reconnecting with their history, corporate teams building resilience, and individuals seeking personal growth.

Are You Ready to Discover Your Kokoda?
Whether you’re standing at the base of a steep incline, catching your breath under the PNG canopy, or reflecting by the quiet waters of the Goldie River, Kokoda will challenge you—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
But that’s the point.
It’s in the challenge that you find your strength.
So, are you ready to walk in the footsteps of heroes, to discover not just the history of Kokoda but the untapped resilience within yourself?
Join us. Walk the Track. Discover Yourself.

www.ourspirit.com.au

05/12/2024

Good news for everyone interested & involved in the Kokoda Track

The Prime Minister & Ministers met with the Local Landowners yesterday & an agreement was reached to remove the blockade at Naoro & reopen the Track, which will allow tours to re-commence.

Our Spirit’s next Kokoda Trek is March 2025 & if you have any questions or would like to discuss it further, please send us a message & we’ll get back to you asap

29/10/2024

A great Australian movie about The Camino de Santiago is now available to stream (check the link below)

It highlights the great adventure that the Camino represents, and shows how tough but rewarding completing the Trek is. Check it out.

Our Spirit have 2 x Camino Treks planned for next year, with a fully supported 11 Day trip through the local villages, staying at reliable local hotels as you make your way to Santiago de Compostela & finishing at Cape Finisterre

Dates for the 2025 trips are:

27th Aug - 7th Sept
10th - 21st Sept

A link to the website for full info on the Trek in the comments

If you’re interested, send a message to the FB Page & Aidan will get back to you ASAP.

https://www.flicks.com.au/movie/the-way-my-way/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2UMSSaxn3BKQkfIHuYgg0KCKCHpjfNdWlQ0W1IExZGXKY1CJ54zYcLu4k_aem_ivdQIicyWu14fVxJxajDsQ

How to watch online, stream, rent or buy The Way, My Way in Australia + release dates, reviews and trailers. The true story of an Australian man's transformative experience walking the Camino de Santiago, and the people he meets along the way that change him.

27/08/2024

Ever wanted to walk The Camino de Santiago? Not sure what it is?

The Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, is an ancient pilgrimage that has been undertaken for over a 1000 years, and offers a physical challenge along with a rich view of the history & culture of Spain

It spans various paths across Europe, all leading to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, Spain and is completed by 300,000+ people every year

Our Spirit has locked in our 2025 dates for the 12 Day Camino de Santiago Trip and will be running 2 Treks – 27th Aug to 7th Sept & 10th to 21st Sept

With Our Spirit, this journey becomes more than just a walk, as it is full of historical knowledge of the towns and villages along The Way, describing significant events, people and legends.

Our Spirit's Camino adventure is led by one of our qualified Australian leaders and includes a pre-trek training program, accommodation, transfers and much more.

Please follow the link below and refer to the tabs for details on our inclusions, exclusions and pricing for this adventure

Don’t miss out on your chance to complete one of the great walks with Aidan & the Team

https://www.ourspirit.com.au/www.ourspirit.com.au/services/2025-camino-de-santiago-12-day-trip/

17/08/2024

The Group have made their way from Owers Corner to Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moresby

The Cemetery is the resting place of over 3820 soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice in WW2, which is a shocking number when you physically see that many stark, white headstones.

Even more upsetting is the fact that 699 headstones are simply marked “Known Unto God” as they are unidentified soldiers buried there.

It’s heartbreaking.

Bomana is a serene place, landscaped, with well maintained lawns & flowering shrubs that create a peaceful environment, and a fitting location for the final resting place of so many true heroes

The Group will spend an hour or 2 there paying their respects before heading back to the hotel this afternoon.

Further updates to come & please like & share this post around to all of your friends.

17/08/2024

Some more pics from Owers Corner after the Group finished today

A great achievement

17/08/2024

THEYVE MADE IT!! The Group has passed through the arches at Owers Corner after their final stretch along the Kokoda Track!

A great accomplishment from the Group and something they will remember forever

The Group have rightly celebrated their achievement together and are now headed back to Bomana War Cemetary to pay respects to the fallen heroes of the Kokoda Campaign

It’s a very solemn place & when you see all the headstones (almost 4000)
It really makes you aware of how many paid the ultimate price to defend our country.

Lots of pics and videos to come & please like & share this post around to all of your friends.

16/08/2024

Final Day - This morning the Group will leave camp and complete the climb up Imita Ridge, down to Goldie river & climb up the final climb and pass through the Kokoda Arches at Owers Corner.

For 6.5 days they have put their body and mind through an experience that they could never have expected when they set off

The physical side of the challenge is tough, but the mental strength required to get up each day and go again is even harder to explain

As they make their way today in a short, sharp walk of about 4hrs, the Track has one final trick up its sleeve.

You hear that after Goldie river it’s only 1hr, you are told it’s only about 6-7kms and you think “I’ve walked all that way to this point, the last bit will be a piece of cake”

But the Track again shows you differently because the last few hundred metres is as steep as almost any section to this point

Your brain has prepared you for a “walk in the park” but you realise that isn’t the case & have to shift back in to fight mode to get to the end.

And to be honest that is exactly the way it should be

This is one of the toughest walks in the world and to finish thinking any section of it is easy would be wrong.

The Group will make it there soon, celebrate their achievement together and then head to Bomana Cemetery and pay their respects to those who made the supreme sacrifice. Then head back to the hotel for possibly the best shower of their lives!

A great accomplishment from the Group and something they will remember forever

The feeling as they walk across the finish line is almost indescribable

Lots of pics and videos to come & please like & share this post around to all of your friends.

16/08/2024

Day 6 update - Final full day on the Track and the Group have had another big day making it to camp at Ua-Ule, after climbing Ioribaiwa Ridge

Ioribaiwa Ridge is one of the most significant locations along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea due to its crucial role during the Kokoda Campaign

It marks the farthest point on the Track that the Japanese reached during their advance on Port Moresby, and the Battle for Ioribaiwa Ridge was a key turning point in the Kokoda Campaign, and stands as a symbol of the resilience and courage of the Australian forces

The Group will spend their last night on the Track together, no doubt reflecting on the adventure to this point & looking forward to making it to the end for a well earned rest

But true to the challenge of the Kokoda Track, they still have to make it up Imita Ridge, through Goldie River & the final push up to the arches at Owers Corner tomorrow

Further updates to come & please like & share this post around to all of your friends.

15/08/2024

Day 6 - the last full day on the Track!

Today the Group will leave Naoro with a small uphill section before a long and continuous descent that progressively gets steeper as you get closer to the bottom.

It takes all of their concentration because as they get more tired, the Track gets harder to navigate successfully

Once at the bottom a rest is well and truly needed at ofi creek before the serious push to Ioribaiwa Ridge

This is a very significant place on the Track because Ioribaiwa Ridge marks the furthest point reached along the Track by Japanese forces during World War II

Once they set off from Ioribaiwa Ridge, it’s a sharp descent down to tonight’s campsite at Ua-Ule Creek, where a swim in the river is one of the great feelings as you know you are covering the final stages of this historic track and will be at Owers Corner tomorrow.

The Group are 1 night away from the finish of the Track but there are still a couple more uphill sections in particular the biggest of them all..imita ridge, before completing the Track tomorrow

Further updates to come & please like & share this post around to all of your friends.

15/08/2024

Day 5 Update - the Group have made it all the way to Naoro to camp tonight!

It’s another massive day, & to be expected if they plan to complete the Track in 6.5 days, but it’s still a hell of an accomplishment!

There will be some tired legs after coming down The Wall today, as the downhill sections take more out of you than the uphill sometimes, and they will be enjoying the chance to sit in camp to process what they’ve achieved to this point

Still some of the toughest parts of the Track to come and as is fitting for a place like Kokoda, it will ask a lot of questions of everyone right until the end!

And that is what makes the completion of the Track such an amazing personal accomplishment!

2nd last night on the Track, and the Group are getting closer to Owers Corner with every step.

Not long now until they complete one of the toughest walks in the world

Further updates to come & please like & share this post around to all of your friends.

15/08/2024

Just had a few pics of the Group come through from the Track

Pic 1 - after the climb out of Menari

Pic 2 - Swrvice on Brigade Hill

Pic 3 - Efogi halfway point

We’ll post more pics as we receive them

Further updates to come & please like & share this post around to all of your friends.

14/08/2024

Day 5 - Today the group have another gruelling day ahead of them on the Track, but hopefully a good nights sleep will have them ready to go

They will start the day across the ridge at Brigade Hill and a long steep descent down to the river then a short climb back up to Menari

Here the Group will visit the location where Col Ralph Honner famously addressed the 39th Battalion during the Kokoda Campaign

They will then walk through Menari Village, up a 350m steep hill to the top of the ridge before starting downhill on one of the most treacherous sections of the Track, The Wall - an extremely steep, sometimes almost vertical descent where they’ll be gripping roots, rocks, and vines to maintain balance and sometimes even needing to slide on their backside or use your hands for extra support.

After making it to the bottom (& a well earned break) they will walk through the swamps to Agulogo Village, across the Brown River before climbing the 9 False Peaks - This is a challenging part of the Track that tests the Group as much mentally as it does physically due to a series of steep climbs that appear to have a summit but it’s not.

By the time the Group makes it to camp tonight, they will have put in probably their biggest day so far on the track, & their fuel tanks will be starting to run down.

They will need to rest tonight for the remaining couple of days but they are not too far away from completing the trip of a lifetime at Owers Corner

Further updates to come & please like & share this post around to all of your friends.