Escape Trekking Adventures

19/08/2026

“Walk the Ground. Hear Their Stories. Remember Them.”

Connects the combat story of Operation Oboe with the tragedy of Sandakan to Ranau death march.

Enjoy an immersive journey of Borneo culture, food and wildlife, not just a battlefield tour.

17/08/2026

🇦🇺 VIETNAM VETERANS’ DAY – 18 AUGUST

Today, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, we pause to remember and honour the Australians who served during the Vietnam War.

The date marks the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966, one of the most significant actions fought by Australian forces during the war.

Over a decade of Australian involvement, almost 60,000 Australians served in Vietnam. More than 500 never returned home, and thousands more were wounded or carried the effects of their service long after the war ended.

Today we remember those who gave their lives, those who were wounded, and all who served.

We also acknowledge that many Vietnam veterans returned to an Australia deeply divided over the war and did not always receive the recognition their service deserved.

To our Vietnam veterans: thank you for your service, your courage and your sacrifice.

Lest We Forget.

Remember those who served. Stand with our veterans.

15/08/2026

Spend ANZAC Day in Papua New Guinea after walking in the footsteps of the Australians and Papuans whose courage forged one of the defining stories of the Pacific War.

13/08/2026

“This ANZAC Day, don't just attend a Dawn Service. Stand on the ground where the story was written.”

Mud, rain and the historical story telling.

11/08/2026

🌿 **Nauro Village – Kokoda Track 🇵🇬**

Perched high amongst the mountains and rainforest of the Kokoda Track, Nauro Village is one of those places that reminds you just how remote and spectacular this journey really is.

Surrounded by rolling ridgelines, deep valleys and clouds drifting through the jungle, the views from Nauro are something special.

For trekkers, it’s a welcome place to rest, meet the local community and experience the incredible hospitality of the people who call these mountains home.

**A beautiful part of the Kokoda journey.** 🇵🇬🥾

10/08/2026

🇦🇺 **Isurava Battlefield – Kokoda Trail**

A place of courage, sacrifice and mateship.

Here, in August 1942, Australian soldiers fought desperately in some of the fiercest fighting of the Kokoda Trail Campaign.

Today, the memorial stands among the mountains as a reminder of those who fought, those who suffered, and those who never came home.

**They gave their lives, so you could live yours.**

*COURAGE • ENDURANCE • MATESHIP • SACRIFICE*

**Lest We Forget.** 🇦🇺

09/08/2026

Isurava Battlesite, Kokoda Trail

04/08/2026

Have you read the world renowned prize winning book "Land below the wind" by Agnes Keith?

An inspiring Lady who was captured by the Japanese during WW2. Imprisoned by the Japanese with her son and seperated from her husband, who were both forced in the manual labour for the duration of the war.

A vintage movie "Three came home" based on Agnes's memoir tells of their story.

Want to know more?

Reach out and join us for an amazing tour of Borneo.

03/08/2026

Have you heard about the Sandakan Death March?

Did you know operation Oboe was Australia's largest amphibious operation during WW2, in excess of 75,000 personal.

17 to 27 June 2027.

Arrive Sandakan, Borneo Malaysia June 17.

Travel across Malaysia following the death March onto Labuan Island, Kota Kinabalu and to Kuching Sarawak Malaysia.

Depart Kuching 27th June.

Flying from Australia most flights will transit through Kuala Lumpur to each arrival and departure destination.

Would you like more information email [email protected]

31/07/2026

Hoping for a positive outcome from this avalanche 🛘.

https://www.facebook.com/share/14hNLgbiMub/

Nirmal Purja among 10 climbers missing after Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan:

Official report
The Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP) has received deeply concerning reports of an avalanche that struck a team of climbers on Broad Peak (8,047m) in the Karakoram around midday today.

According to the initial information received, the expedition comprises 10 climbers, including five Nepalese mountaineers led by the renowned climber Nims Dai, one Pakistani climber, Sohail Sakhi from Hunza, Nathira, an Omani mountaineer, American climber Mallory Geis, one Chinese climber, Mr. Wang, and one other foreign climber. The entire team has reportedly been out of communication since the avalanche.

The President of the Alpine Club of Pakistan, Major General Irfan Arshad, along with the senior leadership of the Club, is in constant contact with the highest government authorities and all relevant agencies to facilitate an immediate search and rescue operation. Every possible effort is being made to ensure that helicopter support and all available rescue resources are mobilized at the earliest opportunity, subject to weather and operational conditions.

The Alpine Club of Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with all concerned stakeholders. The Club prays for the safety and successful rescue of all the climbers and stands in solidarity with their families and the international mountaineering community during this difficult time. https://everestchronicle.com/nims-purja-missing-broad-peak-avalanche-pakistan