Last night was spent at Dump 1 and today the group are heading to Isurava Village for the night. Pat has heard via the Kokoda grapevine that Eora Creek bridge may not be safe so the chances are they will have to cross the old way like Mark did when he first walked 11 years ago. I spoke to him last night and he is still excited and happy especially…[Read more]

The group have now reached Efogi II. BTW, have passed on a message received via Pat to Mark re Mordialloc. Today was interesting it seems, as Mark was joking going up Brigade Hill that it was not that bad, just a small hill. Then karma set in at the top coz he was attacked by 4 bees which found him stripping off to try and get rid of them. One got…[Read more]

The group have now reached Agulogo. Earlier today they walked up Maguli Range where I believe Mark was able to send off some messages back home. They then reached Naoro before heading to Agulogo for the night. Tomorrow the plan is to reach Efogi 2 for the night. According to Pat, Mark and Holly are out in front setting the pace so doing really…[Read more]

This group have now reached Ofi Creek. Mark wanted to push on to Naoro but Pat stopped him and said he told him tomorrow will be a big day as they head toward Menari for the night. At the moment he is sunbaking next to the creek according to Pat. I read out Hayley's comment and Pat said he will pass on to Mark. Standby as Mark might fire back. I…[Read more]

We have another great story written by Taz who walked the track with Kokoda Trekking back in May 2016 as part of Trek #1049. "WOW"!

"You hear that Kokoda is tough. . . but nothing will ever prepare you for the challenge that trek presents. Simply hearing the words “Kokoda” should bring people to their knees!

It is definitely more mental that…[Read more]

The group have now reached Ua'Ule Creek. Tomorrow the plan is to head to Ofi Creek for the night. Everyone is going ok but I have a message from the boss: He told me he saw where Brett got to when he walked and the going got tough. He said he's an embarrassment to Kokoda Property! Tongue in cheek, he sounded in his element out on the track having…[Read more]

Approximately 9:30am they got away from Owers' Corner, destination today Ua'Ule Creek.

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The group made good time and were at Owers' Cnr around 9am preparing to move off but not before Holly took the time to say hi to some small children there with their mothers and have some group photographs taken.DSCN0076 (Copy).JPGDSCN0078 (Copy).JPG

A short time later saw them at McDonald's Corner where they stopped before heading to Owers' Corner.13434818_10154039834820971_6657670416918582025_n.jpg

Nipun Ekanayake and our team have now reached Naduri after a big hard day as they left Naoro early this morning. Nicole has a medical problem so her and Matthew called it quits at Naoro and were airlifted back to Port Moresby earlier today. She is ok and was later discharged from hospital.Alola Village (2).jpgIsuravaa.jpgOrohaven Pija Retreat.jpg

Yesterday Nicole was experiencing a few problems so she contacted me to arrange a medevac off the track. Matthew her partner decided to come off with her. They were picked up out of Naoro by helicopter around 7:30am this morning.

Nipun Ekanayake and the rest of our team, moved off with a big day ahead of them. Late this afternoon they reached…[Read more]

This trek spent last night at Naoro.Naoro Village.JPG

We have a new story written by Nicole who walked the track with Kokoda Trekking as part of Trek # 995. Moving!

"I walked the track with my sister to honour the steps of my grandfather. He was in the 2/31st he came home after his 3rd bout of malaria after we had reached the beachheads. He lost every loved one he enlisted with including his best…[Read more]

Update 28th May

Clement phoned in a short time ago to say they are now at Isurava Village having passed through Isurava Memorial earlier this afternoon. Despite a few blisters here and there, all trekkers are ok and looking forward to walking off the trail tomorrow. It may change but he has given me an estimated timeslot of 11:30am through the…[Read more]

As planned this trek reached Templeton's Crossing earlier this afternoon according to Clement their guide. He informed me they have no problems and tomorrow they head to Isurava Village for their last night on the track. Clement asked about Antony and how he was going. Its just so nice to know our staff are asking about him and checking on his…[Read more]

Trekkers arrived at Efogi the half way point mid morning but have not yet heard if they decided to stay there for the night or moving on to Kagi or Naduri. Will update as soon as I hear from them.

Update 6:30pm 27th May: Have just spoken to Clement Harika the guide for this trek. They have all safely reached Kagi Village. Everyone is well with no…[Read more]

Antony left Isurava this morning and has now reached Hoi campsite area where he will camp tonight along with his loyal companions, our staff, Wayne Urina Tihimi; Hobert Keke; Dillon and Bill Suma. The last two guys walked in carrying food for another trek and were supposed to turn back. News passed along the track that Wayne had a 1 legged trekker…[Read more]

Antony left Isurava this morning and has now reached Hoi campsite area where he will camp tonight along with his loyal companions, our staff, Wayne Urina Tihimi; Hobert Keke; Dillon and Bill Suma. The last two guys walked in carrying food for another trek and were supposed to turn back. News passed along the track that Wayne had a 1 legged trekker…[Read more]

Well done to trekkers on these two treks as they walked under the archway this afternoon and are now back in Port Moresby. Congratulations everone from all of us here at Kokoda Trekking. To Rowan Cunningham and Matthew O'Sullivan, you finished a day earlier than expected due to your guide Eric coming down with Malaria in Menar, once again well…[Read more]

Antony Zahra: Not long ago I got the phone call I have been waiting for all day! Wayne called around 2pm to say they have now reached Templeton's Crossing 2. Is there such a thing as a blister on top of a blister? Seems Antony's hands are stuffed and full of blisters but he refuses to give up. In fact the subject has never come up. I doubt Antony…[Read more]