Our Spirit's adventure is the ultimate Kokoda trekking experience. Guided by experienced leaders with comprehensive local knowledge and customs and an unwavering passion for the Kokoda Track, its history, hidden battle sites, treasures and most importantly it's legacy. Our clients are given the opportunity to experience the highs and lows of the treacherous Kokoda Track with a sense of courage, endurance and mateship without the ultimate sacrifice that our digger's made before us.
Participants as young as 14 years and as old as 81 years have successfully completed the trek with Our Spirit. We strongly believe, pre-trek preparation is the key to our success. For this reason, participants commence their adventure with Our Spirit up to 3 months prior to departure with a comprehensive pre-trek Kokoda Track training program including event specific exercise and nutritional advice with Wellbeing Solutions.
Our Spirit's Kokoda Track Leaders
Aidan Grimes
Aidan Grimes has been crossing the Kokoda Track for over 13 years. His leadership provides the basis of our 100% safety and success record to date. His knowledge of the terrain and his physical ability in this difficult environment are second to none. His understanding and insights into the history and military campaign relevant to Kokoda are widely recognized. Aidan is always keen to discuss the track, the physical and mental challenges as well as its history.
Robert Brown
Rob Brown is a senior Kokoda Trek Leader and highly valued contributor of the Our Spirit team. With an impressive career as a Paramedic with both the New South Wales Ambulance and Fire and Rescue Services for 11 and 3.5 years respectively; Rob’s many acts of bravery in extreme and dangerous situations have seen him nominated for countless award citations. A family man of courage, integrity, humility and humour, he embodies the values of Our Spirit. Rob’s passion for and knowledge of Kokoda originates from his grandfather representing Australia as one of the original diggers. His extensive experience dealing with people in the unforgiving and extreme conditions similar to those encountered along the Kokoda Track, ensures that he capably leads groups and proudly maintains our 100% safety record.
Matthew Geita
Matthew Geita has been walking the Kokoda Track for over 20 years and is considered one of the Elder Guides by the Papuan people. He is a locally qualified Kokoda Trek Leader and Guide and has expertise in first aid and evacuation procedures. Matthew lives in the village of Vesulogo with his wife and 5 children who attend local schools supported by Our Spirit. His grandfather was a Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel and helped save the lives of many diggers in 1942 – 1945. Matthew’s honesty and reliability has gained him invaluable respect and cooperation from local land owners along the Kokoda Track that ensure our clients experience a harmonious passage.
