A 61-year-old pastor from Papua New Guinea has arrived in Australia to begin an ambitious 7, 800-kilometre cycling journey aimed at spreading the Christian Gospel across the continent.

Pastor Laio Poka from Vabukori Village in Central Province, touched down in Brisbane this week to launch what he describes as a spiritual mission inspired by biblical teachings and years of prison ministry work in Papua New Guinea.

Pastor Poka previously completed a nationwide outreach effort in PNG, cycling across the country while ministering in all 21 correctional institutions.

His latest journey will take him through major Australian regions and remote outback communities as he shares messages of faith and hope.

He said the mission is rooted in the biblical passages Matthew 24:14 and Matthew 28:18–20, which call for the Gospel to be preached to all nations.

“This is not about sport or adventure,” Pastor Poka said. “It is about taking the Gospel of the Kingdom to the nations.

From the rugged highlands of Papua New Guinea to the vast Australian interior, Pastor Poka said his message remains unchanged: “The Kingdom of God is at hand.”

The Australian leg of the journey is expected to be followed by a mission across New Zealand as part of his broader international outreach vision.

Currently based in Brisbane, Pastor Poka is available for interviews to discuss his cycling mission, prison ministry experience, and plans for the next stage of his global journey.