Private programs on Kokoda leave a mark — on leadership, mateship, and the connection to those who walked before us.
Here is what that experience means for those who have lived it.
Major Daniel Gooding
8 Sig — Unit Coin Presentation
It is an honour walking the Kokoda track and having Wayne enhanced our trip 10 fold. His 20+ years of experience running the Kokoda Trip really shows.
Wayne clearly has a passion for Kokoda and what it means to Australia.
Without him I don’t think we would have felt the connection as strongly as we did for this track and the sacrifices made by our ancestors and rich Army history.
I especially appreciate the love he has for our PNG brothers and sisters and the employment opportunities he has developed for our experience.
Wayne has setup such a professional experience for us that I don’t believe anybody will be able to replicate.
Today I award you our unit coin as a symbol of our love and respect for what you have done for all of our 8 Sig members this week.
— Major Daniel Gooding
Shared Challenge. Shared Bond.
From the river crossings to the ridgelines, the 8 Sig members walked together — building trust under real conditions.
That shared effort is what turns a trek into a lasting unit experience.
Remembering Those Who Walked Before
Standing together at Bomana War Cemetery — honouring the Australians and Papua New Guineans whose sacrifice shaped the Track.
Connection to history is part of every Kokoda Elite journey.
Courage. Endurance. Mateship. Sacrifice.
At Isurava, the pillars remind every walker why this track matters — and why the experience cannot be replicated in a classroom or conference room.
Wayne’s leadership helped the unit feel that connection deeply.
Unit Pride. Lasting Respect.
A unit coin presented as a symbol of love and respect for what Wayne delivered for all of the 8 Sig members.
Professional. Passionate. Impossible to replicate.
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