Treks
The Kokoda Track
History, culture, the magnificence of the Kokoda Track jungle, and your own personal challenge. It just doesn't get any better! Getaway Trekking stands alone in our dedication to developing your pre-Kokoda fitness levels. We believe your journey on the Kokoda Track starts from the moment you make your decision to undertake this trek. We assess your current fitness and assist you to develop a...
Read More...Borneo and Sandakan
Let our experienced and qualified staff, lead, guide and support you and your team through Borneo and Sandakan. Our Sandakan tour continues a Getaway Trekking theme of exploring Australian Defence Forces involvement in World War 2. The island of Borneo, a province of Malaysia, provides the scene of our tour. Our kickoff point is Kota Kinabalu, the state capital of Sabah. This city, formerly...
Read More...Kimberley Treks
The Kimberley region is one of the most remarkable yet least explored parts of Australia. Occupying an immense area of the North West part of Australia, the Kimberley is remote, sparsely populated and contains unparalleled biodiversity. It is a hidden world of deep gorges, rugged escarpments and plateaus, interspersed with cascading waterfalls and breathtaking scenery. Home to an extraordinary array...
Read More...Thailand Treks
Getaway Trekking offers the complete Thailand package. From the magnificent islands and pristine beaches in the south, the bustling vibrant Bangkok, to the only 5 day hill tribe trek in the remote northern part of Thailand, this tour has everything. This is an exotic land and we have chosen to trek in the misty mountains near Changmai, the bohemian center of Thailand. Getaway Trekking has exclusive...
Read More...Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan
From spectacular Himalayan vistas to deeply spiritual cultures, Getaway Trekking offer a range of treks in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan. You don’t have to be a mountaineer to make it happen. Whatever your level of fitness or experience, you will find your own personal adventure of a lifetime with Getaway Trekking. Getaway Trekking offer unique outdoor adventure trips and genuine experiences in Trekking,...
Read More...Trekking Stories
I grew up in the small rural township of Euroa in the 1950’s, the son of one of two local doctors. As a child I only heard vague muttering of The War, a subject never spoken
of in front of women or children.
My journey into hospitality commenced on leaving school, leading me to open a small but traditional Bed and Breakfast in 2000. All good? In 2008, my world tumbled into depression.
During therapy I was asked a question about what two things I want to achieve for myself - excluding work - within the next 5 years. The first answer came in a flash – I wanted to visit a dear friend in the UK. The second took much longer and from somewhere out of the depths came my answer - Kokoda. Read More...Latest News
Exploratory Trip - East Timor
15 - 22 May 2010
Strictly limited to 12 participants
Are you an adventurous traveller? Do you like to do something different? Enjoy the road less travelled?
East Timor - the newest nation in the world; a country full of promise. Nothing is easy here - is that a blessing or a curse? An undeveloped infrastructure may provide some frustrations, but it also means that this beautiful country is still unspoilt by tourism.
Yep - visiting East Timor is not easy. Unless you love adventure. Unless you love something new and exciting. Unless you love beautiful country and a complex culture. Unless you love talking with locals in remote villages. Playing with the kids. The easiest thing about East Timor is its charm.. Read more...
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Having been back for a few days, and having the opportunity to reflect on our achievements of the past 10 or so days I can genuinely say I could never imagined actually doing the the trail let alone completing it. I still cannot believe what I have just done and am so grateful for the experience and am also equally grateful for being able to share it with my new 12 lifelong friends.