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Day 3 – Great Dividing Range

We have been buried in a thick cloud of red dust thanks to the road trains but have made it across the Great Dividing Range after 3.5 hours and 90km. As you can see from these photos there is little need for sunscreen as the combination of sweat and dust covers us head to toe. [...]
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Steve Vizard interviews David for MTR1377

MTR1377 radio broadcaster Steve Vizard talks to David Moffatt about his adventure to The Lost Battlefield of Kokoda. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
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Day 2

We’ve arrived in Musgrave, 162km from last night’s camp. We have navigated over 20 creek crossings and in between is sand, bull-dust and corrugations. The temperature is very hot and dry so it’s been a true test of body and spirit, but everyone is doing really well. We’re just about to start the last 40km, [...]
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End of our first day

Safely settled in camp at the end of Day 1 with 160km under our belt. A beautiful 18 degree evening here – no wind and no mosquitoes! Watching the camp TV (the campfire!!!) and looking forward to Day 2. We have lots of people to thank for getting us this far! Family, friends and a [...]
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Day 1 – 25km to go

A very tough Day 1 – we still have 25km of the 160km to go. Our spirits are high and we’re very pleased with everyone’s form. The initial 35km was grueling, vertically climbing over 1000ft including some hills that were 20+%. The Bloomfield to Helenvale leg was quick, accomplished in just under two hours. The [...]
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An interview with Brian Freeman

Brian Freeman interviewed by David Moffatt at Alola Village Papua New Guinea, May 11 2010. Brian discusses “The Lost Battlefield of Kokoda” where the remains of Australian and Japanese soldiers have recently been discovered.
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We’re underway!

The first leg of the journey is underway. We’re currently at Cape Tribulation and will be trekking 35km up some very steep terrain to get to the Bloomfield River. We aim to cross the river at low tide to avoid the crocodiles! Track our progress via satellite GPS.
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