https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Anzac/activity/ Activity feed for Anzac. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:44:53 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 d8e447357457a718bff394ab58910269 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/face-to-face/#post-95401 Tue, 14 Jun 2005 04:26:07 +1000 Sorry Malcolm E-mail is paul_henderson@bigpond.com

]]> 105f4dae4d82b34682c38a8b58fd5008 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/face-to-face/#post-95400 Tue, 14 Jun 2005 04:22:26 +1000 Giday Malcolm Only too happy to help if u wish to chat i did the trek July 04 and live at Caboolturedrop me a line if u wish and will forward contact detailsRegards Paul.

]]> 50987f5198973cc42652ac27cb3bc12d https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/heightssteepness/#post-95210 Tue, 10 May 2005 02:26:07 +1000 Giday Luchar I can remember a couple of areas where the track was narrow & a steep drop off was to either side but remember in the unlikely event that u go over the side if tired etc lots of trees prevent you going all the way down. you will slip over heaps of times so you may as well get used to it. I also have a fear of heights i.e. looking over…[Read more]

]]> ecce382cbc441d8ae45465455537028e https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/anyone-interested-in-a-trek-in-late-2007/#post-95175 Wed, 27 Apr 2005 02:02:28 +1000 Giday LyndonMy mates & i did the track July 04 and i would strongly suggest that you do a guided tour for many reasons No.1 being that you come out the other side.Also do not underestimate the value of local knowledge in sourcing accomodation and food. The best part about hiring local people as guides and carriers is giving them valuable…[Read more]

]]> 970f94b851860816def93a3088c8cf69 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/black-cat-trail-wau-salamaua/#post-94998 Wed, 02 Mar 2005 03:39:46 +1000 Thanks Gail Will stay tuned for further info on Wau, Komiatum trek P.S. I met an old neighbour of yours from Pt Moresby Simon Pitt sends his regards i used to work with him.RegardsPaulEditors Note: Yes I remember Simon, he did not stick around here that long. Small world, please say Hi to him when and if you meet him again.

]]> db15a474b229a64e486652cba684ff15 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/black-cat-trail-wau-salamaua/#post-94993 Tue, 01 Mar 2005 02:42:28 +1000 Hi allMy uncle also served in the 2/7th he was wounded in action at komiatum & later died in a field hospital at Buna, he was buried at Cape Endanaire and later moved to Bomana (Died 20th Sept 1943 aged 19) It was a very moving experience to visit his grave at Bomana prior to trekking Kokoda last July and staying at Buna.I would be interested in…[Read more]

]]> a54b4e9c34d16b0a5fcbd99591f3657f https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/boots/#post-94576 Fri, 27 Aug 2004 15:16:44 +1000 Hi allI had all of these questions in my mind before i went and the experience showed that gore tex lined boots are the best mine were La Sportiva and were worn in approx 6 months prior, good woollen socks and use light sock liners.absoloutely no blisters or sweat problems we were on the track 3rd July and it was the wettest it had been in many…[Read more]

]]> e43526a2d932399f05088e416418f6a8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/finding-walkers/#post-94575 Fri, 27 Aug 2004 14:49:55 +1000 Hi ToddI originally was going on my own and ended up with a group of six mates, just keep letting people know what u are doing and watch it grow. we walked from Moresby to Kokoda then to Buna & Gona and when people ask i tell them it was the greatest thing i have done in my life.Cheers m8Anzac

]]> 42cb176f76f19760d62720e6364fa0b3 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/interested-in-doing-the-hike/#post-94150 Mon, 12 Apr 2004 00:42:02 +1000 Hi 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, walking…[Read more]

]]> e253c98ae4593eacd1ab0e4b84588a23 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/life-long-goal/#post-93985 Wed, 12 Nov 2003 01:35:44 +1000 Giday AussieWell it seems that my little trek group of one must be on steriods as it is growingit is now a possible 8 & july/august is the time, word of mouth seems to workcould you please advise (as most want to do this) is an extension to Buna & Gona available? also accomodation in Port Moresby seems to be a point of concern for some (mainly…[Read more]

]]> f766013489d0a60e66470300f5bc28cb https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/life-long-goal/#post-93835 Wed, 22 Oct 2003 03:14:27 +1000 Aussie (Gail) Could you please send me costings and details on trip and finally i may have another 2 people coming along (hopefully) do you have set dates ? and packages as the different offerings from some groups are confusing. Any information would be appreciated (you may have the info somewhere on the site but I am somewhat inept on finding my…[Read more]

]]> 4e99b2da7313592dd325cd72759fdacd https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/life-long-goal/#post-93822 Tue, 21 Oct 2003 03:08:16 +1000 Thanks Muppie & Aussie for your repliesIt is a fantastic web site & is sure providing me with a lot of info, Aussie you must have done a lot of research for the Bomana listings and yes my uncle is there and all details are correct, it will be a very emotional moment for me when i actually stand at his grave site as since i was a kid i have been…[Read more]

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