Getaway Trekking for Safe Treks to Kokoda Track, Everest Base Camp, PNG, Sandakan, Kimberley, Borneo, Tibet, Bhutan

Trekking Stories

Elisa__Kokoda_Trail Head down, eyes on my feet, keep moving, step, step, step, repeat my mantra ‘every step in is a step out’. Sweat drips off my nose, stings my eyes but I keep going, step, step, step. It’s day four on my Kokoda trek, I’m exhausted, empty, hot, dirty and yet for only the first time in four days I wonder if I can go on.

But then I hear it, the Papua New Guineans walking with us, supporting us like their ancestors the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, the people who have taught me the most necessary words in Pidgin – brother, friend, love, happy. They start to sing, their voices resonating through the hills, the beautiful harmony, the song is about me. Read More...

Trekking Safety

Your safety is our priority ...

There has been significant publicity recently about safety on the Kokoda Track, particularly in light of the unfortunate deaths of Australians undertaking this quite arduous trek. This is not a trek for the faint hearted, and those undertaking it need to be well prepared, in terms of fitness, equipment and expectation. In addition, it is incumbent on the trek operator to provide as safe an environment as is possible, given the remoteness of the environment. A medic is present on every trek.

Getaway Trekking will assist you in developing the appropriate fitness levels by inviting you to join us on regular training sessions. If that is not practicable, we will help you develop your own training program and monitor your progress. A good level of fitness is required, and anyone intending to take on our treks has a personal responsibility to ensure they are well prepared.. Read more on our safety policy.

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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...

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...

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,...

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...

The Kokoda Track

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 training program to suit. We offer regular group training sessions and can, in some cases, refer you to personal trainers in your...