The guide for this trek is Eric Uwea from Sogeri.DSC00225 640×480.JPG

After a few more pics, they were off down the hill heading towards Goldie River.DSC00226 640×480.JPGDSC00230 640×480.JPG

After arriving at Owers' Corner they each met their personal porters, Jerry Imaita and Tom Hango or as he prefers these days, Tom Hanks.DSC00224 640×480.JPGDSC00216 640×480.JPGDSC00227 640×480.JPG

Tom and fellow trekkers are doing really well. When they arrived in Menari they were greeted by village people with flowers and goodwill to see someone like Tom walking the track.

Last night this trek had reached the half way point of Efogi. Today they are at Kagi Village and the same thing has happened. Everywhere Tom goes the locals are…[Read more]

Trekkers have now reached Naoro Village where they will spend the night. Tom continues to shine and it seems is coping with walking uphill more than the descents.

Arnold phoned around 4pm and said they were waiting for top of Maguli Range. As he was talking he sounded excited as him and Tim could see Tom coming in the distance.

Well done Tom,…[Read more]

Trekkers have now reached Ofi Creek where they are camped for the night. Ernst said everyone continues to do well and they are quite confident that Tom will reach Kokoda.

Apparently he prefers the up's rather than the descents, so tomorrow should be his day as they climb up Maguli Range and head to Naoro.

As they are heading to Naoro, their…[Read more]

The group have now reached their destination for today being Ua'Ule Creek. Tomorrow they will head for Ofi Creek.

Tom has done really well to reach this point so can't wait to get an update re day 3.

The weather has been kind to date, lets hope it continues. The other end has had quite a lot of rain during the past two weeks so might get…[Read more]

GO Tom, we at Kokoda Trekking are all pulling for you. I have personally selected all the staff for this trek and know they will give you all the support you need to try and help you and others walking alongside of you, to reach Kokoda.CIMG1821 640×480.JPGCIMG1834 640×480.JPGCIMG1848 640×480.JPG

This trek is a very special trek as Tom had a stroke and will find it a pretty tough walk. Please take the time to view his facebook page. I have copy pasted a little bit of it here:

How’s this for Motivation & Inspiration! Tom suffered from a stoke at the age of 12 and was diagnosed with having Arteriovenous Malformation. Tom has given himself…[Read more]

Hi Gail and Crew,

vey sad to hear the news of Brian. I was always intrigued to hear his posts and he enlightening all of us about the goings on etc.

I know he didn't fight in New Guinea during the campaign, but he fought his own battle to finish his trek, as did I and most that walk it.

Best regards to his family.

Not sure if KTL have awards…[Read more]

On behalf of Kokoda Trekking, thanks heaps for choosing to walk with us.IMGP5895 640×480.JPGIMGP5896 640×480.JPGIMGP5898 640×480.JPGIMGP5899 640×480.JPGIMGP5900 640×480.JPGIMGP5901 640×480.JPG

Congratulations to all trekkers as I just received a message to say they walked off the track around 1pm and are now at our base Orohaven relaxing and waiting on their pizza's. Well done everyone from all of us here at Kokoda Trekking.Kokoda Archwaya.jpgOrohaven hut & bar 640×480.jpg

Last night was spent at Templeton's Crossing II. Today they have stopped at Isurava Village for the night. Earlier today they walked across the cane bridge at Eroro Creek; climbed up to Alola Village, then on to Isurava Memorial.

A decision was made by their guide Arnold to push on to Isurava Village. All trekkers and porters are doing just…[Read more]

Congratulations are in order as Simon walked off the track yesterday in Kokoda and this morning was up bright and early for his flight to Port Moresby to catch up with his father Winton.

This afternoon they both caught their flight back to Australia.

Thanks guys for choosing to walk with Kokoda Trekking.

All photographs taken on the track were…[Read more]

Our guide was exact, at 1:53pm today our group arrived at Kagi Village. Everyone continues to do well. The plan tomorrow is to head to Templeton's Crossing II. Arnold reports nil injuries to porters and trekkers so even better news.Kagi Village – trek 925.jpgIMG_0077 1280×768.JPG

Great memories of our previous Trek, starting off at Owers in the rain! all the way through to Menari and the walk down the strip before heading to the right and the climb up the ridge to look back over Menari Village.

Waza (Treks 83 & 792)

Hi Waza,

I trekked Kokoda with my 19 year old son last month. Had a fantastic time, trekking from Owers' to Kokoda with a local PNG guide. The trip went extremely well, I couldn't have been happier with it. I didn't end-up choosing KTL, although I'm sure they would do a wonderful job. We passed a large KTL group camped at Dump 66 and I think…[Read more]

Hi Jonas
Did you ever do the trek and how was the experience?
Waza

Just wondering how the Treks went for those half a dozen people who trekked over the last year or so. This Forum is an excellent place to share your experiences with future trekkers.

waza

Hi Gary & Tony

How were your trips last year? All good I hope and if you trekked with KTL, then I'm sure your experience with Gail and her Company would have been excellent. I have trekked twice with Gail and Gail saw us off at the Airport to fly to Kokoda and met us at Owers Corner when we returned 0n our 1st trip (although we had to travel in…[Read more]