Another Newbie

[ABMM]

Hi there.

We've recently acquired a heap of New Guinea WWII toppo maps, and this has had the happy effect of rekindling my dormant desire to do the Track.

I have some questions about equipment and food, which I hope some old hands can provide some guidance on…

1. Accommodation – I understand that in some camp areas there is not a tree to be found.

2. I understand that porters generally carry food and cooking gear, but I do like to brew up whenever I can. Gas canisters are obviously hens teeth in PM, but can I bring in my own solid fuel (similar to hexamine blocks) to last a few days worth of brews?

3. Rations – I do not know if I wil go with a group like Kokoda Trekking or not, but in the event that I don't, does PNG have any strange AQIS-type laws that would prohibit me from bringing my own dehyd food?

Cheers

[mikmac1959]

G'day
i noticed no one has responded to you yet. I have only walked the track
once (so Far) but booked in with an established trek company. They usually
supply your sleeping gear, rations and anything else you may need. As far
as i know, ( some one may be able to correct me if i am wrong) each
of the campsites are owned and controlled by the local villagers and
a fee has to be paid for their use! This is arranged
by the trek companies who are experienced in these matters. I don't know
how you would go trying to walk the track with out the prior booking of
sights with these locals.

cheers
mikmac

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