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Last minute check list before you head off to PNG for your Anzac Treks:
1. Have you paid as yet? Please check our schedule area thoroughly to see if you have 'paid in full' written beside your name. If you have paid and your payment has not been recorded, please email me urgently with payment details such as method, date & amount paid.
Please CLICK HERE to check our schedule area of our website:
If you havent paid as yet, your URGENT attention is required as payment in full is required before your trek.
2. Have you taken out your 'Travel Insurance that includes medical cover'? As this is compulsory before you can trek, please bring with you a copy of your policy details and pass to me for our records.
3. Have you purchased a product such as Gastrolyte to treat and prevent Dehydration.
4. Have you seen your GP to ensure you are fit to trek?
5. Check to ensure you have all your equipment needed for your trek.
- First aid kit which contains antibiotics, anti ? diarrhea medicine, anti ? malaria tablets, aspirin, anti ? inflammatory tablets, Panadeine forte, antiseptic, sticking plaster, elastic bandages, Staminade drink, sunscreen ointment, insect repellent
- Oral Electrolyte – it is highly recommended to bring enough of these to be taken daily, before you get dehydrated. Dehydration can be caused by diarrhea or sweating. In emergency this can be substituted with drinking boiled water plus a bit of salt and one teaspoon of sugar.
- Backpack + daypack if you are hiring your own porter
- 1 or 2 man tent
- Tarpaulin to lay tent on in case of rain
- Torch and spare batteries, head torch if you prefer. They sell some nifty LED based torches which only needs 1 AAA battery, very bright and lasts long
- Candles
- Toilet paper
- Sunscreen ointment
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Toiletries
- Plate, bowl, cup, cutlery – if you'd like to be compact, just bring spoon and fork, as knives are not normally needed.
- Lightweight Sleeping Bag
- Foam or blow up air mattress & camp pillow
- Zip-lock plastic bags for packing wet or dry clothes, camera, etc.
- Plastic garbage bags
- Water bottle (or water bag / "kidney")
- Walking Sticks if desired & gloves with the fingers cut out if you have delicate hands.
Clothing:
- 1 pair good quality walking boots,
- 1 pair of joggers in case your boots break/leak/tear
- 1 pair of thongs or sandles for river crossings & walking in villages
- 1 pair ankle covers to keep mud off socks and ankles
- 1 pair sweatband to prevent sweat in your eyes
- 1 pair track suit pants for night time use
- 1 lightweight pullover or tracksuit top for warmth in high country
- 2 cotton tee shirts – or camping store quick dry shirts by preference
- 3 pair knee length shorts
- 1 pair swimmers for swimming in the rivers
- 1 sarong for women when washing
- 1 poncho type rain jacket
- 5 pairs thick trekking socks to avoid blisters
- 4 pairs underwear
- 1 hat or cap for sun or rain
- 1 camping lightweight towel
- Handkerchiefs (optional)
- Ankle strapping not compulsory but recommended
- 1 pair of gaitors or if you prefer long camping trousers instead
Pocket Money
It is a good idea to carry some pocket money during the trek, perhaps around 20-50 Kina – in small notes of K2's and K5's. The local villagers often offer you to buy their fruit and produce which you might like to have for lunch or dinner during the trek.
Personal Favorite Snacks
If you have favorite snacks you'd like to have during the trek, such as snack or fruit bars, please bring them along. You may do some shopping at the supermarket in Port Moresby prior to your trek, if you arrive 1-2 days ahead of the schedule. Please note that as part of your trek package, you will also be provided with some snacks as well as meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Contact Details:
Please phone my office once you have arrived in Port Moresby and leave your contact details such as:
- Your Port Moresby contact details, ie Hotel
- Room Number if applicable
- Date of arrival
My contact details:
Telephone: 325 4423 or 3236650
Anzac Day Dawn Service:
As the Bomana War Cemetery is located on the outskirts of Port Moresby and some 20 minutes drive, you will all need transport on the morning of the 25th April to attend the Anzac Day Service.
Some of you have indicated you will be hiring vehicles. For those of you who will require transport, please advise me on the night of the briefing so I can arrange whilst you are out on the trail.
Cost will be $15.00 per person and is payable on the night of the briefing. Please do not worry about converting into Kina as I would prefer dollars. I will then arrange and pay for transport on behalf of all trekkers requiring transport on the morning of the 25th.
The vehicle will also be available to drive trekkers to the Australian High Commission for the gunner's breakfast and on for anyone requiring a lift to the Yacht Club for a game of two up etc, please add an extra $5.00 making a total of $20.00.
Pre-Briefing – April Treks: These will be as follows:
1. Trek 107: – Briefing Thursday 14th April at 6pm at the Gateway Hotel Swimming Pool area.
2. Trek 51 A, B & C: – Briefing Friday Night 15th April at the Gateway Hotel Swimming Pool Area – or another area inside the hotel as I have asked for a larger meeting room….please check with reception.
3. Trek 55 A & B: Briefing Saturday Night 16th April at the Gateway Hotel Swimming Pool area at 6pm. Same as above as they have promised a larger area than around the swimming pool.
4. Trek 81: Briefing Saturday 24th April at the Gateway Hotel following the debriefing of treks 51 & 55.
5. Trek 73: – Briefing Monday Night 24th April at the Gateway Hotel, same as above.
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