Congratulations to trekkers as they walked off the track this afternoon at Owers' Corner. Tomorrow they will be picked up and will make their way down off the mountain from Sogeri along snake road before reaching Port Moresby.

Well done everyone.

Picture them crossing Goldie River earlier today as they made their way to the finish line and walk…[Read more]

We have heard from the track. Both treks spent the night at Naoro and today were on the move heading to Ua'Ule Creek for the night. According to our staff, all trekkers both both groups are doing well. After their tough walk on the Maguli Range, they will head to Ioribaiwa Village (pic below) before heading down to Ua'Ule Creek. They are now…[Read more]

Received an update this morning that the trek stopped for the night at Naoro and today are heading to Ua'Ule Creek for the night.

They will have a pretty tough day as the take on Maguli Range before walking through Ioribaiwa Village and head down to their nights destination of Ua'Ule Creek.Ioribaiwa.JPG

Congratulations to all the trekkers in this group as they have just walked off the track into Kokoda this morning, 1 day ahead of schedule. No doubt they are now in celebration mode having successfully completed their Anzac walk across the Kokoda Trail. Just picture them walking under the Kokoda archway earlier today.

They will return to Port…[Read more]

Trekkers were on the move this morning from Menari. I have not heard from the track today but the GPS is showing them in the area of Naoro Village at 2pm this afternoon. As soon as one of the guides contacts me I will be able to post their definite position on the track. No doubt by now they will be getting excited knowing after tonight only two…[Read more]

Trekkers were on the move this morning from Menari. I have not heard from the track today but the GPS is showing them in the area of Naoro Village at 2pm this afternoon. As soon as one of the guides contacts me I will be able to post their definite position on the track. No doubt by now they will be getting excited knowing after tonight only two…[Read more]

Trekkers moved off from Eora Creek and walked up to Alola before heading to Isurava Memorial. They decided to push on and are now at Isurava Village. Brendan & Fletcher are now both carrying their own backpacks! I would not be surprised if this trek walks off the track tomorrow instead of the 23rd.

Today they have passed some big groups…[Read more]

Wayne just phoned in from Efogi reporting on behalf of both treks to say they had a big day but both treks arrived ok into the half way point. Apparently yesterday they moved on from Eora Creek and ended up camping at Templeton's Crossing. He said it was cramped with other trekking companies sharing the same area so him and Horace made a…[Read more]

Wayne just phoned in from Efogi reporting on behalf of both treks to say they had a big day but both treks arrived ok into the half way point. Apparently yesterday they moved on from Eora Creek and ended up camping at Templeton's Crossing. He said it was cramped with other trekking companies sharing the same area so him and Horace made a…[Read more]

Trekkers reached 1900/Myola Junction around 1pm and have decided to push on to Naduri Village (pic below) and then if everyone is going ok, continue on to Efogi the half way point. No-one is struggling they are all doing ok it seems. Last night was spent at Eora Creek.Eora Creek Cane Bridge 2.jpg

Trekkers reached 1900/Myola Junction around 1pm and have decided to push on to Naduri Village (pic below) and then if everyone is going ok, continue on to Efogi the half way point. No-one is struggling they are all doing ok it seems. Last night was spent at Eora Creek.Eora Creek Cane Bridge 2.jpg

Trekkers are settling in for the night at 1900/Myola Junction. They have had a much shorter day today and tomorrow head to Eora Creek. Today they have run into a few different groups walking in the opposite direction but are presently by themselves at their campsite.

Around 1pm our own two treks arrived at 1900 and no doubt there was some…[Read more]

Trekkers reached the half way point of Efogi around 4:30pm this afternoon. According to Pat their guide, they had a tough day but informs me everyone is ok. Luckily for the group, our food drop went in there today enabling me to send them some chicken for their dinner tonight. Hopefully this will put a smile on their faces when they hear the news.…[Read more]

Trekkers arrived in Naoro Village around 4:30pm this afternoon. According to Pat, they are all doing really well. Today it was pretty wet it seems but they plodded on and reached their destination. Brendan Joyce is still carrying his pack but tomorrow will be thrown an even bigger challenge when they head for Efogi the half way point. So far they…[Read more]

Trekkers have now reached Isurava Memorial where they will spend the night. Have spoken to both their guides and they said everyone is doing well. Tonight they are camped with another trekking company with boys also from the Kokoda end of the track.

Tomorrow plan a) is to head down to Eora Creek, plan b) is to stop at Templeton's II. With a lot…[Read more]

Trekkers have now reached Isurava Memorial where they will spend the night. Have spoken to both their guides and they said everyone is doing well. Tonight they are camped with another trekking company with boys also from the Kokoda end of the track.

Heard this group are moving along quite fast so fitness must be good. Tomorrow plan a) is to head…[Read more]

Update: 3:30pm 16th April: I have just heard from Pat, the group are now at Ua'Ule Creek where they are to spend the night. Turned out Brendan and Fletcher despite having paid for a porter, wanted to try and carry themselves. Fletcher gave up at Imita Ridge but Brendan hung in there until they reached Ua'Ule Creek.

Two of our boys dropped off…[Read more]

We have a story written by Cathy who walked with Kokoda Trekking back in April 2005. "I’m not “Just a Mum”.

"KOKODA, Day 1 April 2005

We were four hours in, the sun was relentless and the humidity was sucking the life out of me. I was soaked in sweat, we were half way up Test Mountain, so called because it was the first real hurdle the Trail…[Read more]

So many great stories are starting to emerge from our Kokoda Trekkers!

We have a new story written by Chris who walked the track with Kokoda Trekking as part of Trek # 667. Mates!

"Kokoda – it means different things to different people. To me it conjured up thoughts of my Digger grandfather and his mates, fighting a seemingly impossible battle,…[Read more]

We have another great & uplifting story written Kylie who walked the track with Kokoda Trekking back in May 2010. Spiritual – "Meeting God"!

I really enjoyed reading this story as it brings out and shows everyone the type porters and guides we have within Kokoda Trekking and what they will do to help trekkers feel safe and sound whilst walking…[Read more]