Hi Dad Happy Birthday, we all got back ok from our week away on Moreton, finally was able after having some difficulty registering, we have all been watching your progress and are all very proud off you Dad/ Granddad, and the me Sylvia and the girls cant wait to hear all about it. Good luck with the rest off your trip and we will keep…[Read more]

Congratulations and well done on your achievement.Wishing you a very safe trip home.Ian, looking very much forward to your return and hearing about your experiences.All my love Michelle

Update 3rd October: With the exception of Felix who remains in Menari with our trek hero Tom Hango (winner of last year's race from Owers' Cnr to Kokoda), all other trekkers have reached Agulogo campsite area where they will spend the night.Felix was feeling sick today and fell behind the group. The plan is to let him rest and then commence…[Read more]

Onya BrianI'm impressed, you've accomplished something that a lot of people wouldn't even think of attempting.(especially me) So proud of you.Wendy from work

After arriving at Isurava Monument area they continued walking to Isurava Village:D2_ISURAVA_MEMORIAL__Small_.JPGD2_W_SL_ISURAVA_MEMORIAL__Small_.JPGIMG_1417__Small_.jpg

Update 3rd October: Trekkers have now reached Isurava where they are sleeping the night. Tomorrow they will walk out in Kokoda.Photographs:Alola to IsuravaDSCN1257__Small_.JPGIsurava_to_Alola__Small_.jpg

The latest news on Trek 456 is that the Trekkers are all doing well and are heading for Efogi, the Half Way Point, as scheduled, where they will overnight. D4_VILLAGE_OF_EFOGI__Small_.JPG

HI Dad (Brian),Happy Birthday for the 27th! We have arrived home safely from Moreton Island. We are so proud of you. I will be keeping a close eye on the forum to hear all your success. Uncle Mervyn has tried to get on to wish you luck but has had trouble. All our love,Susan Alan and the boys.

Update 3rd October: Wallace phoned today by sat phone from Eora Creek as they were heading towards Isurava.Brian's legs are sore and hurting but is doing fine and they are still confident they will get him to Kokoda. He too is saying he is ok just his legs giving him problems and last night he got to Eora Creek at 9pm. Brian wants to let his…[Read more]

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Update 2nd October: Trekkers are now in Efogi where they are spending the night.Earlier today I received a two way radio message from Naduri Lookout and one of their guides Andrew Yauga said it had been continually raining and was muddy.Trekkers continue to do well however and congratulations to them for reaching the half way point of…[Read more]

Update 2nd October: Its been raining on the track and hard to get messages out. Trekkers reached Myola Junction 1900 campsite last night where they overnighted with our other group heading in the opposite direction from Kokoda.Tonight they should be somewhere near Eora Creek. They are definitely on target to walk off the track on Saturday.Myola…[Read more]

We heard today that they did overnight at Ofi Creek last night and today were hoping to reach Agulogo Campsite. All trekkers continue to do well and appear to be enjoying themselves.Tomorrow they will head to Efogi.Photographs:Pic 1: Nauro VillagePic 2: Agulogo creek crossingD6_NAURO_PEOPLE__Small___2_.JPGIMG_0963__Small_.JPG

Hi Shoalhaven group especially Kylie & Dean Pennell. Hope you are trekking well. Today we believe you are nearly half way. It must be a fantastic experience for you all. We know that you will come out of it with lifelong memories, all good of course. Keep smiling and look foreward to hearing from you soon. Lots of love Joan & Ron presently at Port…[Read more]

Their first overnight was spent at Camp 66 and the following day they had hoped to reach Ofi Creek but I have not heard from the track yesterday. Today they should be heading for Agulogo/Menari area.John Derick Eroro got sick and turned back so handed over the trek to his brother Johnsford. He returned yesterday and said all were doing ok when…[Read more]

HiI personally feel K T L is the only way to go

Well done, hit the half-way mark. Hope that the rest of the trip treats you well.Good luck to all.Love to Ian.Michelle xxx

Hi Granny, I hope your legs aren't hurting! I hope you are having a good time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, love from Holly xxx

Hi Granny, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, love Chloe xxxx

Update 01October: Heard from the Kokoda Gap today from our Guide Rod Ori that everything was going along as per schedule. It was raining as we were talking but the Trekkers were doing fine except a couple of them who were struggling but the Guides were confident that they would make it to 1900 where they will overnight.Tomorrow they head for Efogi…[Read more]