Congratulations to these three guys, our first two Americans and a guy from England on anyone trek all over 50! You did extremely well so you should all be proud of yourselves.

We trust you enjoyed your trek and that you managed to get back to Hong Kong ok due to missing your connections. As for Carl hopefully he enjoys some more diving in…[Read more]

Trekkers were supposed to walk off the track today but have decided to spend another night on the track at Deniki and will walk into Kokoda tomorrow.

They chose a tough trek and I am guessing they got what they asked but when I spoke to one of them tonight, they were sounding positive and looking forward to finishing tomorrow but probably not…[Read more]

Trekkers have now reached the half way point of Efogi. No doubt they are feeling pretty proud of themselves right now as they head for the finish line in a couple of days time.DSCN0463 640×480.JPGDSCN0464 640×480.JPGDSCN0465 640×480.JPG

Congratulations trek 793 – as they walked off the track into Kokoda earlier today and are presently relaxing at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat.

Tomorrow they will fly back into Port Moresby.

Well done everyone from all of us here at Kokoda Trekking.Entrance.jpgHuts.jpgOroha.JPGOrohaven Entrance.JPGOrohaven H.JPG

Trekkers have now reached Isurava and will walk off the track tomorrow. All trekkers are still going strong and now looking forward to the finish line in Kokoda.Creek near Isurava Village.jpgDay 7-Isurava memorial view down valley 640×480.jpg

Bye bye trek 869:IMG_0465 640×480.JPGIMG_0466 640×480.JPGIMG_0467 640×480.JPG

Seconds later the group started moving off towards Goldie River.IMG_0461 640×480.JPGIMG_0462 640×480.JPGIMG_0463 640×480.JPGIMG_0464 640×480.JPG

One by one the boys were introduced to the 3 trekkers:IMG_0460 640×480.JPG

Trekkers can be seen here having their photographs taken near the Owers' Corner archway:IMG_0456 640×480.JPGIMG_0457 640×480.JPGIMG_0458 640×480.JPGIMG_0459 640×480.JPG

Introducing the team, Wayne Tihimi is the guide (black shirt) seen here with the rest of the team:IMG_0469 640×480.JPGIMG_0450 640×480.JPGIMG_0451 640×480.JPGIMG_0452 640×480.JPGIMG_0453 640×480.JPG

At Owers' Corner they were introduced to their personal porters who then added their personal items to their backpacks.IMG_0444 640×480.JPGIMG_0445 640×480.JPGIMG_0446 640×480.JPGIMG_0447 640×480.JPGIMG_0448 640×480.JPGIMG_0449 640×480.JPG

Have not heard from Shane today but am guessing the group will be camping somewhere around Templeton's Crossing area.Eora Creek.jpg

Congratulations are in order for Sara and Stuart as they spent last night at Hoi and today walked off the track into Kokoda.

At the present time they are in relaxation mode at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat.

Well done! Thanks for choosing to walk with us at Kokoda Trekking.Entrance.jpgHuts.jpg

Trekkers have now reached Alola/Isurava area. Not 100% sure as when I spoke to Brendan he informed me plan a) was Alola and plan <img src='http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/forums/public/style_emoticons//cool.png‘ class=’bbc_emoticon’ alt=’B)’ /> was Isurava.

Brendan said trekkers continued to do well.Alola-Village 640×480.jpgAlola.jpg

Trekkers have now reached Agulogo (between Nauro and Menari) where they are camping for the night. All trekkers continue to do well.Agulogo 640×480.JPGAgulogo1 640×480.JPG

Hi Nathan and team, I would like to thank you for an amazing experience with trek 625 – 5 day trek.

Your team and support was amazing and i would recommend your trek to anybody i knew wishing to do the Kokoda trek.

Thanks once again

Mike Wren
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The photographs below were taken just before the group moved off towards Goldie River:IMG_0439 640×480.JPGIMG_0437 640×480.JPG

Introducing the team who will walk alongside of them as they trek across the Kokoda Trail:IMG_0433 640×480.JPGIMG_0434 640×480.JPGIMG_0435 640×480.JPGIMG_0436 640×480.JPGIMG_0438 640×480.JPGIMG_0430 640×480.JPG

All photographs taken have been posted to the following link:

More will be posted when the trekkers return from the track along with our camera that accompanies them as they are walking.

Introducing their guide – BRENDAN BUKA. Brendan Buka is also the holder of the Kokoda Track record in both directions of the track so for him to state they are fast and fit, can be respected. In this direction, Brendan set a record in 2006 of 16:34.

Do not let his size fool you, he is only small in build but as strong as an ox.IMG_0360 1280×768.JPG