One trekker Malcolm Bam flew in from South Africa for this trek and ended up being 4 days in transit due to a connecting flight not eventuating but arrive he did just in time for his trek at 5am that morning. After meeting up with Malcolm, he boarded a bus with Shane and our staff and headed out to Bomana War…[Read more]

When I met with the group yesterday at the airport, there were smiles all round as they talked about their time on the track plus their adventure of yesterday.On the way up to Sogeri Lodge to pick up Heather's bag, it was clear they all bonded together as a team and had a fantastic time. Turned out our boys were also impressed with Michael and…[Read more]

After spending some time at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat there was some anxious moments as it rained all night and two rivers were flooded and it took some wheeling and dealing to get a 4wd vehicle up from Popondetta to pick up our trekkers.Hence, they had some more fun yesterday following their trek just getting to Popondetta to catch their flight to…[Read more]

Hi YvieI hav just joined this forum for the exact same question as you. Have been googling different tours and e.mailed one company who has not got back to me.I am looking at Aug/sept 2012 and will be doing it on my own as no one else in my crowd is keen, so would love to swap any info and ideas with others.I am 50 so would appreciate any feedback…[Read more]

Have just spoken to Heather and she sounded really happy. It sounds like she has really enjoyed herself out there on the track and started to praise the boys but the line kept breaking up so I suggested we talk later today when the reception is clearer.It seems they are all excited about the fact that they will all complete their their…[Read more]

Hi everyone, trekkers are now at Isurava Village and will walk off the track tomorrow. Turns out they are going at a slower pace but doing well and will be celebrating come tomorrow!Message from Michael to his family:I am told to inform you that 'a silly old australian with an injured ankle has struggled but is almost @ the finishing line' -…[Read more]

They are now heading for Isurava so should hear from them later today. The last couple of days they have been down low so its not uncommon unless they have an emergency to receive calls especially if they are taking a bit longer during the day which I believe they are due to them taking it at a slow pace, one foot after the other. Will post as…[Read more]

Hey BOSS MERI – anyone got any news or updates on TREK 702..?The lonely homebodies would like an update…Tx

Hey Boss Meri…I just recieved notification Heathers flight has changed and is now leaving Port Moresby – 13:30 on Sunday 25th. Not earlier. QF 314.Please pass on Heather on her arrival back to base.TORI – please take note.

Our guide called in today from Maguli Range around 4pm saying they were all ok and were heading for Nauro to spend the night and should reach their destination by 5pm. So all is good! Will pass on your message Tori as soon as I can. P6260693__640x480_.JPGP6260697__640x480_.JPG

Here is an update for Heather – Mark is home safe this afternoon, results of race – 3rd in Masters and 23rd overall! Superb job! Some other news she will want to know – Sydney and Blues lost. We are all logging on to the forums and checking her progess, even Dad. The photo's are fabulous – Thank you for posting them up for us to see how Mum is…[Read more]

Trevor sent me a text at 2:06 from Imita Ridge saying they were at the top and about to head down to Ua'Ule Creek. He added all was good, so excellent news! 267002_10150304925230971_374403025970_9916376_5706358_o__640x480_.jpg271368_10150304925030971_374403025970_9916375_7111050_o__640x480_.jpg

The guide on this trek is Trevor Jinga:IMGP0117__640x480_.JPG

It was soon time to bid farewll to trek 702 as they headed down the hill and around the bend on their first descent to Goldie River. If everyone goes ok, the plan is to pull up tonight at Ua'Ule Creek.IMGP0120__640x480_.JPGIMGP0121__640x480_.JPGIMGP0122__640x480_.JPGIMGP0125__640x480_.JPGIMGP0126__640x480_.JPG

To the family of Heather, what do you think? your mum told me not to post if they did not look nice, but hey I think she looks pretty good so I went ahead and put her photographs up in lights! Mum was also wondering how Mark went in his race so when you know the results how about posting them on the website and I will inform her. thanks. Gail

Everyone took their place and it was soon time to walk off. The food porters moved off first closely followed by personal porters and their trekkers and last off the ranks is the guide Trevor Jinga.IMGP0118__640x480_.JPGIMGP0119__640x480_.JPGIMGP0123__640x480_.JPGIMGP0124__640x480_.JPG

Our staff then started arranging their belongings into the trekkers backpacks. Webber was holding up the show as David had a smaller sized pack and he found it hard to get his items somehow attached to the pack. Patience however was on our side and it was not too long before they were all lined up at the starting blocks, being the archway at…[Read more]

It was soon time to meet with their personal porters.IMGP0108__640x480_.JPGIMGP0109__640x480_.JPGIMGP0110__640x480_.JPGIMGP0111__640x480_.JPG

At Owers' Corner the boys had a surprise waiting for David as we heard yesterday that it was his birthday! On our arrival, our Kokoda Trekking staff gathered around and sang him not one but two 'Happy Birthday' songs. David then cut the chocolate cake that was waiting for him. Heather decided not to have any but the others tucked in along with…[Read more]

I had read quite a lot of books regarding the Battles fought along the Kokoda Track. There is plenty of evidence still remaining of the battle, including fox holes and pieces of equipment. There is even the wreckage of a B 25 Mitchell bomber with an unexploded 500 pound bomb next to it.