Hi KristiI had my 70th birthday whilst on the trek only returning home in October like you and others I have fallen for the country and even more so it's people by our standards they have so little but by theirs so much and only too pleased to give so much. Reading my recent testimonial will give you some indication.Funds, a major hurdle, and…[Read more]

Hi KristiI trekked in early August, and like you would love to just do it all again. In fact I am hoping to go back within the next four years, money being the main object. As I trekked south from Kokoda, next time I would like to trek north from Owers Corner, just for a change (although I do remember coming down some awfully long mountains that…[Read more]

Hi Lorna , It sounds like you are moving in the right direction in regard to your fitness but if I can give you any advice I would suggest trying to get some hill work going . Stepping seems like a fair compromise. As regards the water a three litre camel back/pack is ideal.As regards water purifying, I would suggest you treat your water by…[Read more]

Have just heard from Emily as follows after I sent her an email and showed her this link. Emily leaves PNG to live in Brisbane this week so no doubt she will pass on to me more formal information after she settles into life in OZ, but for the moment, refer below for details. Emily has been working here in PNG for Manpower Management and we went…[Read more]

Thanks Gail and Brian, I am trekking with KTL and very excited about it. Thanks for the info, I will organise to get the visa's here before we go, sounds like the better way to go. Thanks againTegan

HiI was advised to and did get my visa here in Brisbane before I left I was pleased that I did so as there were two long slow queues at Port Moresby when I arrived one for Visas the other to get through customs.By having my visa ready I saved one of those slow queues I recommend that you obtain it here before leaving.If I recall correctly it cost…[Read more]

Dan, once again thanks for your suggestions to future trekkers whether they be ours or people walking with another company (hopefully ours if they are on this forum). Tegs, with regards to a visa, the majority of trekkers just obtain a tourist visa on arrival in PNG but it means you either have to join a long line…then change dollars into kina…[Read more]

Hi Dan, I have been keeping up to date with this post for some time now and you should be congratulated for your efforts in preparing no doubt a huge number of people for this trek. I know I have taken lots of notes.I would also like to thank you for making me aware of the great work that Gail and her team do for the PNG people although I'm not…[Read more]

Update 20th November: Sorry could not update yesterday as the internet was down.Trekkers arrived back as planned and from all accounts had a fantastic time with our KTL boys out on the Kokoda Track.We caught up with them at the Gateway Hotel and the Shady Rest and of course at Owers' Corner when we collected them after they had successfully…[Read more]

Hi ThereI too am time restricted and was considering going in January? Do you have any other takers to make it a worthwhile trip? If so when? I am an experienced trekker and don't mind a bit of a hard slog now and again.Thanks

Thanks to Gail , Russell and the boys.I had a great time and it was a fantastic place to visit. I will write more soon as i have to pick my daughter up from school. Its great to be home with my loving family tooo. Gary

Update 18th November: Trekkers have now reached Uberi commonly referred to locally as 'Goodwater' and are due to come up at Owers' Corner around 10am tomorrow.Marc gave us a bit of a scare as he was feeling sick last night but appears to have gained his strength and will walk out with the group tomorrow which is great news. According to Daniel he…[Read more]

Hi there,I completed the trek in July this year with KTL and found them to be wonderful, the company along the way when times got a little tough was inspiring. The Uke'ule and singing from the boys certainly lifts spirits in time of need.I was fortunate to make it through to the end with little damage to the body, however a woman within my group…[Read more]

hi fluppy, I think you need to simply believe in yourself and mentally image yourself walking into Kokoda at the end of your trek, tired-yes, exhuausted- -perhaps, exhilarated – definitely, proud-certainly. Trekking Kokoda is a mindset. Believe in yourself, train hard, talk to others, seek advice but at the end of the day understand that it is…[Read more]

hi fluppy, I think you need to simply believe in yourself and mentally image yourself walking into Kokoda at the end of your trek, tired-yes, exhuausted- -perhaps, exhilarated – definitely, proud-certainly. Trekking Kokoda is a mindset. Believe in yourself, train hard, talk to others, seek advice but at the end of the day understand that it is…[Read more]

Update 17th November: We heard from Ernst this morning around 11am saying they were heading towards Nauro and will hopefully overnight at Ioribaiwa tonight depending on how they are going. If they do not think there is sufficient time to reach this village they will stop at Ofi Creek.All trekkers are still doing okPhotographs:1. Nauro Village2.…[Read more]

We have not heard from the track today however per yesterdays post they should be either at Agulogo or Menari tonight. Will post something as soon as we hear from our guides.

Hi I agree fully just to not hand any prescribed medications that could be used incorrectly just to anyone at the end of our trek we did have some prescribed Medications that we unsure about giving away I collected them together and gave them to the sister in charge at the Kokoda Hospital.We could not find Conwell so gave our basic medications to…[Read more]

Good point Nettie. We've trained Conwel Barai in basic First Aid (which of course does not include the administering of any medicines). I agree and I advocate that only the most basic of medicines be left there. Eg. pain killers, baby panadol etc, dressing, tape, iodine etc. If not with boxed instructions, then I always write instructions for…[Read more]

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