 Welcome to the 2010 Kokoda Spirit Kokoda Photo Competition
Over the past 6 years Kokoda Spirit has received many thousands of photos that our trekkers have sent to us sharing their experience.
One trekker alone took 10,000 fabulous Kokoda photos.
For the 2010 Trekking Season (April to November) Kokoda Spirit is running a Photo Competition.
When you're trekking, you'll have the opportunity to take some amazing Kokoda photos.
If you think you've captured a special image, email Kokoda Spirit here for an entry form.
In the meantime, click on the gallery of your choice in the menu to the left.
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July 2010 Winner
The winner of the July photo competition is Christine Andriessen who trekked with Kokoda Spirit 28 June – 7 July
JUDGES COMMENTS:
“Congratulations Christine, this is a fantastic photo. It really brought a smile to my face and it proves everyone gets tired on the Kokoda Track! Made me wonder how many trekkers over the years have slept as peacefully as this little fellow!
One of the many joys (yes fellow trekkers there is joy amidst the seemingly never-ending ups and downs) are the village children, their beautiful smiles that light up their faces & the excitement in their eyes when a new group of hikers come through their village. Bet this young man was upset when he woke to find out he had slept through a visit!!
Well done Christine, beauty on the Kokoda Track is everywhere.”
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June 2010 Winner
Our winner was Brett Jordan, who trekked with Kokoda Spirit 3 – 11 April.
Judges comments
"Congratulations Brett, your photo of a river crossing is beautiful. It depicts the power of the river and mother nature. Walking the track and hearing the sound of river crossings becoming louder as you climb down, down, down is both a welcome sound and one of some trepidation.
But if the log crossing is as wide as the one in this picture a sense of relief is experienced! And how appreciated are those rivers along the way, for drinking water, bathing, washing gear, cooling off and most of all for their stunning beauty."
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May 2010 Winner
Our winner was Peter Sergeant, who trekked with Kokoda Spirit 10 – 19 May. The photo taken at Isurava Memorial.
Judges comments
This picture of Peter with his porter (Aaron) captures the spirit of Kokoda.
Taken in front of the ‘MATESHIP’ pillar, this photo speaks a thousand words. The high regard held by the diggers for the ‘Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels’ is legendary & today friendships continue to be made by trekkers grateful for the care & support of the locals. Sharing time with your porter, guides, cooks, village people along the track adds enormously to the Kokoda experience.
Terrific photo Peter at one of the most moving locations along the track...
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April 2010 Winner
Our winner was Tom Thiele, who trekked with Kokoda Spirit 5th – 14th April. The photo taken at Ioribaiwa Village, looking down the valley during sunset.
Judges comments
Thank you to those who sent in photos for the inaugural ‘Kokoda Spirit’ Photo Competition. Being the judge of entries of such high quality is not an easy thing but as is said, there can only be one winner.
Congratulations Tom. Your entry of a sunset at Ioribaiwa was spectacular. I am sure all who see it will agree what a breathtaking image Tom captured & that a scene such as this reminds us of the startling beauty of Mother Nature. Thank you Tom...
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