This is a great story! Thanks for sharing it with us Jess. I liked it. So when is the real adventure story coming up?? (ha,ha) Great effort keep it up!

QUOTEHi Allison Was interested in your advise of fitness levels required to do the track I am 45 and recently climbed Mt Barney in SE Qld (8.5 hour walk & is rated one of the longest & hardest treks in QLD & I was totally gone by the end of the day) What i am wondering is how hard is each day on the trail ?I train a minimum of 3 times a week,…[Read more]

Hi HelencMy name is Alison. I have been to Kokoda and I can tell you it is quiet an exhausting task. You don't really know what you are in for till you get out there. However, I would not know to what extent compared to the trek to Everest base camp as I haven't been to Everest myself. With Kokoda there is a certain Level of fitness you need to…[Read more]

Hi stetsI have been on trek recently and am glad to anwer some of your queries – whichever way I can help you with.1. Boots – Leather or synthethic? I think leather would be most preferable in these conditions. Bees wax would be a bonus – as there is one or two places you will come across with a lot of bees around. I have never worn any of these…[Read more]

Hi GregI have done the trek September last year. I had stepped in at the last minute for Richard Thompson in the Steve Ovett trek. I don't think you have to be "superfit" to do the trek.It was my first time on trek and I had had a last minute training – at least three weeks prior to the trekking. I had exercised daily with walks, sometimes…[Read more]

Hi ChippaI was among the group who walked the Kokoda Trail recently on September 28th- November 6th, 2003 and I am pleased to inform you that the water along the track is clean and safe for consumption. While on track we did not have to worry about boiling water before consumption. Of course there were no complications after that. Also while in…[Read more]

Fitness Levels – essential part for trek preparationsHas anybody ever walk Kokoda Trail without actually going through some training beforehand and didn't face any difficulties along the way? For an ordinary person I dont think so. You have to go through some fitness levels beforehand to trek this old war route.I am more than happy to give you my…[Read more]

Commonly asked questions and the likely answers Questions like how far is it (from one point to another)? Are we getting any closer (if you give up and you think you cannot walk anymore!) Is it going to be easy or how many more mountains? (that is if you thought you had enough of climbing mountains). For such questions expect to get untrue or…[Read more]

Tips to an enjoyable trekking For a most enjoyable trekking along Kokoda it is best to bring along a friend or someone whom you know will never run out of stories, fun, laughter and even energy. Our trekking was probably one of the most enjoyable one (not to mention the fact that we had in our group someone who didn't know when to stop talking).…[Read more]

Some suggestions Playing Cards – to avoid being bored on the first day especially when you are doing a nine-day trek, I suggest you bring playing cards with you. A Reading Book – not a thick novel just something to keep you occupied if you don't have anything much to do on the way. Plus it helps ease the mind if you are feeling stressed. A small…[Read more]

Trekking Recommendations The following is general information to keep you aware of what to expect while out on Kokoda Trail. My aim is to ensure you have a safe journey and that you enjoy thoroughly your walk along the grueling track.Below is list of what I would like to recommend to any would-be ?trekker. The list includes: Suggestions by…[Read more]