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An insight into the lessons learnt from people that have trekked the Kokoda Track in PNG. We will interview trek leaders, local PNG villagers and trekkers who have undertaken the arduous 96km jungle trek.

Nova Entertainment


    • Jun 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 103 EPISODES


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    Caine gets put under pressure :-)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 56:46 Transcription Available


    The Kokoda Track Podcast dives into the experiences of those who have trekked this iconic trail in Papua New Guinea. In this episode, host Glenn interviews Caine, an adventure leader in training, about his perspectives from completing the track multiple times. Get an inside look at Caine's evolving journey on the Kokoda Track, from his first trek for mental health to leading groups and passing on the diggers' stories. Learn how the history and emotions woven into the land continue to draw him back. Timestamps:00:01:30 - Caine's overview of his Kokoda Track experiences 00:08:15 - Handling adversity and challenges on the track00:12:30 - Connecting with the military history 00:18:45 - Caine's advice for first time trekkers00:23:00 - The impact Caine hopes each trek has on people00:26:00 - Rapid fire questions Key Takeaways:- Training is crucial, but take the steep hills slowly - it's a mental challenge as much as physical- Connect with the local people and culture to get the most out of the experience- Everyone is capable of completing the track with the right mindset and preparation- The stories of the diggers must continue to be told to new generations The Kokoda Track is an emotional, perspective-shifting journey. Are you ready to take on the challenge and become part of the story? Tune in to hear Caine's experiences and wisdom for your own upcoming trek.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels then and today

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 21:55 Transcription Available


    This episode is different. It's not about Australian battalions, tactics or commanders. It's about the people who walked beside the diggers. The quiet heroes. The ones who didn't carry rifles, but carried lives. Today, we're talking about the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels. ADVENTURE WITH US KOKODA FIT TREK KOKODASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ANZAC 2026 Leaders Reflections Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 55:56 Transcription Available


    ANZAC 2026 Leaders Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 57:58 Transcription Available


    Kokoda Through the Mud and the Mountains

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 30:18 Transcription Available


    In this episode, we’re going to take a deeper dive into the terrain, geography, and physical demands of the Kokoda Track—arguably one of the most formidable battlegrounds in Australian military history. For anyone preparing to walk this track today, or simply seeking to understand what our soldiers endured in 1942, this episode will give you a real sense of what they were up against. It’s one thing to read about it, another to stand in the mud yourself. But for now, I want to take you there through story and description.ADVENTURE WITH US KOKODA FIT PROGRAM TREK THE KOKODA TRACKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mili Saul's Kokoda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 40:17 Transcription Available


    Hey Everyone, I finally got to take my partner, and PNG national, Mili Saul to Kokoda. This is her experience. KOKODA FITNESS ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Spirit of Kokoda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 7:20 Transcription Available


    It's easy to think if the Kokoda Campaign as a chapter in a history book. But when you walk the track - when you feel the mud under your boots and the weight of history in the air - you realise this story is alive. It lives in every ridge, every village, every monument. It lives in the people. DO KOKODA WITH GLENN FITNESS FOR KOKODA ADVENTURE WITH GLENNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A New Chapter going deeper on Kokoda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 7:09 Transcription Available


    For years this show has been built on interviews from the track. That's not changing - but now we're going deeper. Deeper into the history. Deeper into the battles. Deeper into the country, the people and the lessons Kokoda teaches us. Whether you're preparing to trek the Track or simply want to understand why this place matters, this podcast is now your definitive resource. ADVENTURE WITH GLENN FITNESS FOR KOKODA JOIN GLENN ON THE KOKODA TRACKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda Track FAQ's Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 31:04 Transcription Available


    Heidi and Glenn are back with even more answers to the most common FAQ's around the Kokoda Track. :-) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda FAQ's 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 38:33 Transcription Available


    This week Heidi and myself answer some FAQ's which will hopefully help you in your Kokoda prep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ANZAC Kokoda News 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 4:42 Transcription Available


    I have a quick announcement for the upcoming ANZAC Kokoda period. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda - Heidi 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 48:02 Transcription Available


    This week I am sitting down with Adventure Professionals trek leader Heidi and we're chatting all things Kokoda, preparation for a double crossing, ANZAC and everything in between.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda 2025 we are back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 9:04 Transcription Available


    We are back for the 2025 season of The Kokoda Track Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda Track Closure and what it all means

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 14:38 Transcription Available


    An update on the current closure along the Kokoda Track in PNG and thoughts on whether or not it will reopen for 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fitness for Kokoda with Sami Dunk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 61:10


    This week I chat with Trek Leader and Human Performance Specialist Sami Dunk, about the changes in her mindset and body when preparing for Kokoda now that she has had children and the hormonal changes that come with that. Plenty in this episode for the ladies and even for the men out there. I trust you'll enjoy this one. :-) ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS WEBSITE GET KOKODA FITSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    David Kelly's Kokoda Experience x 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 65:24


    This week I had a chat with David Kelly who did Kokoda back in 2019 and then again in 2024, but this time added in the Northern Beaches. We chatted about the differences between the two trips, five years apart and what he did differently this time to prepare. ADVENTURE WITH US KOKODA WITH USSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kate and Todd's Kokoda Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2024 52:24


    Today I spoke with Todd who served in the Army with me and his wife Kate, about their Kokoda experience DO KOKODA WITH USSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Interviews with Glenn, Aiden Taylor and Bill James from 4BC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 35:21


     Today I am sharing some interviews with myself, Aiden Taylor and Bill James from the 4BC radio station in Brisbane. I really hope you enjoy these because there are some really valuable conversations here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda with Stephen Tuff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 58:13


    Another podcast and another chat with a good mate of mine who trekked Kokoda with me this year. Tuffy kept good notes on his training so I thought it would be good to share those with you. I get asked about training a lot. ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS  KOKODA TRACKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda with Adam Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 66:30


    ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS   KOKODA TRACK INFORMATIONSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda with Aiden Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 65:48


    Today I chat Kokoda with Aiden who just completed the ANZAC Kokoda Trek.ADVENTURE PROFESSIONALS WEBSITE KOKODA TRACKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Renee's Post-Kokoda Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 49:27


    This week I sat down with Renee to chat about how she felt after her Kokoda Track experience and what were her highlights, low points, unexpected pieces etc. We touched on her training and what she would do differently knowing what she knows now. :-) KOKODA FITNESS PROGRAM KOKODA TRACK - TREKKING 2024  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda Track after-thoughts with Penny Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 49:17


    Today I sat and chatted with Penny who trekked Kokoda only three weeks ago after waiting for three years due to the pandemic. She had some great insights. KOKODA FITNESS  TREK KOKODA  KOKODA FITNESS TREK KOKODA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda & Northern Beaches with Tara

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 62:41


    This week I am having a high-energy chat with Tara after her recent Kokoda Track and Northern Beaches adventure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Emma's Post-Kokoda Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 47:20


    Today I have the pleasure of having Emma back on the show and taking about her recent Kokoda Experience. Also I have released my 8 week KOKODA FIT program which is a fitness program designed to get you fit and ready for your trek across the Kokoda Track. Click the link below to check it out: KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    KOKODA FIT - The News You've Been Waiting For

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 6:06


    I have finally released my 8 week KOKODA FIT program which is a fitness program designed to get you fit and ready for your trek across the Kokoda Track. Click the link below to check it out: KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM KOKODA FIT ONLINE PROGRAM  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Collective Chat - Kokoda ANZAC 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 55:17


    This week I sat down and chatted to Andrew, Emile and Scott sat down and chatted collectively about their Kokoda Track experience for ANZAC 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Clair's Pre-Kokoda Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 40:36


    Dr Clair Whelan popped in via zoom right before her Kokoda Track experience. We will do a follow up to see how close to the mark we were in what she would experience in Papua New Guinea. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sheree's Kokoda Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 53:57


    This week Sheree Ramsay shares her Kokoda experience and compares it to other adventures she has done including the Aussie 10 Peaks and Dog Sledding in the Yukon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Emma Pre-Kokoda Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 36:16


    Kokoda Track three years in the making and now Emma is only six weeks away. Here's her chat about what she's expecting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jay's Kokoda Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 36:00


    Everyone's Kokoda experience is unique and this week Jay Martin from Sydney is sharing his recent experience on the Kokoda Track.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Pre-Kokoda Chat with Penny

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 31:07


    This week I sat down and did a chat with Penny about Kokoda but this was a different one because Penny hasn't done the track as yet. :-) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda ANZAC 2023 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 18:26


    I have just returned from the Kokoda Track ANZAC double and thought I would share some of my experiences with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Julianne Byrne's Kokoda Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 32:48


    After returning from Kokoda yesterday I invited Jules in today to chat on the show and she was fortunate enough to say yes so you get to hear someone's experience hot off the track. I hope you enjoy the messages and stories Jules' and I share about our last week on the track. https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda 2023 is HERE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 12:00


    The Kokoda season is here. After three years and many false starts we are finally ready to get back to doing what we love with people we love. If you see me on the track, come and say g'day.https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Nathan Whittington - An Amputee's Take on Trekking Kokoda

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 45:27


    Today I sat and chatted to Nathan Whittington who trekked with me back in 2015 as a young soldier who had lost his left leg due to an accident. https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/ https://www.adventureprofessionals.com.au/our-trips/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda Questions from Tara

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 13:28


    I am answering questions around the Kokoda Track and this week I have seven questions by Tara that came via facebook. If you would like me to answer any questions then please feel free to send them through and I will do my best to get them on the show for you. INSURANCE for Trekking INSURANCE for Trekking INSURANCE for Trekking INSURANCE for Trekking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda Comeback 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 10:28


    We are back not only for the podcast but back trekking Kokoda in 2023. To get involved check out all the available dates below. KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES KOKODA TRACK DATES See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda Podcast Rebooted

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 12:42


    Well it feels like we will finally be allowed back onto the Kokoda Track in 2022 so here's a little reboot of the podcast to get us excited.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda Track 2021 Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 13:39


    It's been a long time between episodes so I wanted to drop in with an update and to commit to more episodes in the coming months.  Maybe one or two a month depending on how I go getting people to come on and record their experiences on the track.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda Track FB Live Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 33:23


    Glenn and Tatum recently ran a facebook live to chat about the state of play along the Kokoda Track.  It was a good chat and we had some great questions so we thought we'd share it here. :-)  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

    Kokoda Info Night - FREE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 4:21


    Hey Everyone,  There was a stuff up with my laptop and I wasn't able to get the Zoom feed happening on Wednesday so I have rescheduled to Sunday at 4pm.  My apologies for the stuff up. All the details you need are on the Adventure Professionals facebook page. Click below to access.  Kokoda Info Night See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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