All I can say is "What fantastic advice provided by Gail!"

Gail has been so involved with the Kokoda Track, the History, her staff, her community imput, her business parteners, especially Russell, her Sons, Nathan & Shane over so many years that her advice is just so solid and would be trekkers should just print this out and adhere to it, it is…[Read more]

Looks like an excellent read, one to save
Congratulations to David & party
Waza

Perhaps this would be a good option, as we took an alternative site, a 'motel' in town and it was quite poor and we checked out for our last night in Moresby and had a wonderful night courtesy of the Gateway.

But as I said, perhaps the Sogeri before you head off for your trek.

Waza

Great work Dan, a very thoughtful and well documented preparation sheet. I will take more time to read it and the responses more in detail, but congratulations on the lay out.

Waza

This group have now reached Menari Village. All trekkers did really well again today. Tomorrow they head off to Kagi so another tough day ahead of them as they head towards the finish line.Menari River before Brigade H.JPGMenari1.JPGMenari Airstrip.jpg

Simon and our boys have now reached an area referred to as 'Dump 1'. They fell behind due to Winton's injury but have now made up time and on track to walk off the track as per schedule. I got to talk to Simon and he seems to be really enjoying his walk. He was happy to hear about his father and the fact he will wait for him to finish and they…[Read more]

Winton Graham twisted his ankle and was airlifted off the track at Agulogo around 3:45pm. His son Simon continued on and should reach Brigade Hill for the night. Clement and Winton's personal porter Deshon have now commenced walking to catch up to the lead group. I spoke to Winton, he is ok but just cannot continue his walk.Agulogo2.JPGAgulogo…[Read more]

Trekkers have now reached Naoro Village where they are going to spend the night. The weather today is fine which is good news as it will make it easier for them. Everyone remains ok.Boys walking up to Naoro 640×480.jpgNaoro1 640×480.jpg

Photographs taken under the archway at Owers' Corner yesterday:IMGP5208 640×480.JPGIMGP5209 640×480.JPGIMGP5210 640×480.JPG

Clement called in today to say they spent the first night at Goodwater and last night at Ioribaiwa. It seems its been raining and the track is quite slippery so they are just taking it slow. Today they are trying to reach Agulogo but may stop at Naoro instead.

Both trekkers are doing ok.Naoro1 640×480.jpgBoys walking up to Naoro 640×480.jpg

The Guide for this trek is Clement Harika.Clement Harika 5 640×480.jpg

Bye bye trek 952 – have a great trek.IMGP5197 640×480 800×600.jpgIMGP5198 640×480 800×600.jpgIMGP5199 640×480 800×600.jpg

After arriving at Owers' Corner photographs were taken under the archway before they descended their first hill down to Goldie River.IMGP5190 640×480 800×600.jpgIMGP5191 640×480 800×600.jpgIMGP5192 640×480 800×600.jpgIMGP5196 640×480 800×600.jpgIMGP5195 640×480 800×600.jpg

On the way out to Owers' Corner the drop off point for their trek, they stopped at McDonald's Corner.IMGP5189 640×480 800×600.jpg

Sadly Brian Beamish passed away on the 9th August, 2014 after a long illness. I attended his funeral in Brisbane to pay our respects to Maureen and his family. Co-incidentally on the day he was cremated it was Wallace Lemeki's 36th birthday.

RIP Brian, we loved taking you on the track for your 70th birthday and the many posts you have made…[Read more]

9th August: Sad news this morning, Brian Beamish passed away yesterday afternoon 8th August. Sadly we have lost one of our trekking family, a person so passionate about Kokoda and its people. Even on a pension, Brian and Maureen managed somehow to send small gifts to Scott, his guide Wallace's son on a yearly basis.

The family photograph below…[Read more]

Trekkers commenced their walk this morning around 7am and walked under the archway in Kokoda at 8:30am. Congratulations and well done everyone from all of us here at Kokoda Trekking. As I type, trekkers are on their way down to our base 'Orohaven' situated adjacent to the airstrip in Kokoda.

Thanks for choosing to walk with us.IMG_0754…[Read more]

This trek has now arrived at Hoi Village where they have settled in for the night. Tomorrow they will walk off the track into Kokoda around 10am.

More than likely they spent part of the afternoon relaxing in the creek like past trekkers enjoying a refreshing dip.Group Pic HOi 640×480.jpgHoi 640×480.jpgHoi Village 2 640×480.jpg

Trekkers have now reached Isurava Memorial where they are spending the night. Everyone continues to do well, are happy and looking forward to tomorrow being their last day on the track. The plan is to pull up at Hoi for the night.

Picture them today walking from Templeton's II to Eora Creek; crossing the cane bridge below; the walk up to Alola…[Read more]

Trekkers have now reached Templeton's Cross II. This morning they left Kagi and made their way to Myola and Bomber's area before reaching their destination for tonight. Tomorrow the plan is to reach Isurava Memorial Area. Horace said they are all doing well.Trek 781 – tree roots Mt Bellamy.jpgTaken whilst walking to Myola Junction.jpg