Hi everyone,
I'm heading over to PNG in August this year and with a friend plan on hiking Kokoda, travelling by plane to Lae and then by boat to Rabaul where we will start our medical elective in Nonga Base Hospital for six weeks.
I have a question regarding hiking Kokoda. Most information i have found thus far regards joining an organized group. This is all well and good except we are on a strict budget and the thousands of dollars quoted is most probably too much.
So. Is it possible to hire a guide at Owens Corner for the duration of the trip? If so how much is the going rate for 6nights?
Myself and my friend are quite experienced hikers, Victorian High Country, etc. The main issue is regarding route finding.
So has anyone got any pointers?
Cheers,
Jonno