Friday 28 March at 12:30 in the Members Dining Room
For many of us, trekking in Kokoda is a bucket list item. For a long time, Australian society has held the legends of those who battled on Kokoda in 1942 in the highest regard, and rightly so. Many of us have dreamed of taking on this epic adventure and seeing first-hand what was involved. One such person who has undertaken this trek an astonishing 101 times is Major Charlie Lynn.
Major Charlie Lynn OAM OL is acknowledged as the pioneer of pilgrimage tourism across the Kokoda Trail. In 2015, he was inducted as an ‘Officer of Logohu’ in the PNG National Honours and Awards list ‘for service to the bilateral relations between Papua New Guinea and Australia and especially in the development of the Kokoda Trail and its honoured place in the history of both nations over the past 25 years.’
This is one of PNG’s highest awards and is rarely awarded to foreign citizens.
Charlie’s company, Adventure Kokoda, has led more than 650 expeditions with more than 7,500 Australians from all walks of life across the Kokoda Trail over the past 33 years.
During Charlie’s 101 treks since 1991, he has mapped the 138 km wartime route. This led to the discovery of original wartime tracks and epic battle sites at Brigade Hill and Isurava, which had been bypassed and reclaimed by the jungle over the years since the war.
The Tattersalls Club is excited to announce that, alongside Athletic Director Malcolm, Major Lynn will be doing an exclusive Q&A to discuss everything from his previous treks over the years, including some life-changing experiences. The conversation will branch into Major Lynn’s political history and include a dedicated period for members of the audience to ask questions.
Event Details
Date and Time: Friday 28 March at 12:30
Venue: Members Dining Room
Price: $85 (includes two-course lunch and drinks)
