HiI agree totally with the last post much what I took myself light weight, small in size, opening up to a quilt and warm expensive but good mine is rated at -5c. If it would have got colder, was not but for one night for us, I would have put any DRY clothes that I had on. But there was no need for that.Some take thermals I did not and would never,…[Read more]

Hi240 Volts same plug as ours, guess there is Internet at the hotel as I sent them emails not sure if it is available for guests but I imagine that it would be.Never went looking myself.Do have a really wonderful walk remember one foot after the other and watch each and every time you place you that foot down..If you meet Wallace Lemeki or Brenden…[Read more]

HiFog Off Stick I looked around Brisbane prior to leaving and could not find it any where at all.Have not really looked since I would though like to get it.Any one any idea where in Brisbane you can obtain the Fog Off Stick as I am still having problems here at times when walking in Lamington National Park and near by parks.Brian

HiI have been away for a week and am very sad as everyone must be to hear of another death on the track.I am one of those "Oldies" celebrating my 70th birthday whilst trekking Kokoda this time last year. I did it hard in fact very hard indeed specially after injuring my leg on the third day out. I did make it through but it was not for a awful…[Read more]

Yes I did it tough walking Kokoda to celebrate my 70th birthday but before doing so I certainly went into extensive training where possible on rough and steep bush tracks, up and down the steep steps on Kangaroo Point Cliffs here in Brisbane and when not doing these working out in the gym. As Gail mentioned I did loose 20kgs before leaving.…[Read more]

Hi FluppyQuick additionIf staying at the Gateway leave what ever you decide not to take at the last moment with your luggage in thier secure room, do no carry your passport, tickets or Aussie money with you leave it in the managers safe or in a safe deposit box.Do make sure that you have some 5kina say 20x5kina notes with you to buy drinks and/or…[Read more]

HiReally I cannot suggest much further than others already have done.I personally see no reason to carry the stool I do not recall us once stopping without something to sit on.The ice pack as far as I am aware can only be used once so only good for a very short period.The I-poo as mentioned not really needed.I took two pairs of shorts one always…[Read more]

Hi FluppyAll I can is Wow! are you carrying your own pack?How heavy are your packs excluding water?If using a porter are you also carrying daypacks?Do try and keep your Backpack down to minimum 12kgs including tent and daypack down to 7kgs including max 4litres water if less water less weight.Having a quick look you would have appeared to have…[Read more]

HiWe stayed at the Gateway before and after out Trek and like others had no problem at all with security of our passports and tickets etc whilst we were away trekking like wise our luggage as well.You will find plenty of posts on this forum regarding the gateway and other hotels as well.What ever do NOT expect to arrive in Moresby and find a…[Read more]

Hi FluupyWe stayed at the Gateway.Our group made use of the safe deposit boxes available to guests we left all our Passports, Tickets and Aussie money in there no problems at all. I see some made use of the manager's safe I am sure that you would have no problems there either.Our spare clothes etc went into a secure area again no problems.I am…[Read more]

Hi FolksMt Barney would certainly be a good training ground that is for sure but the terrain there is different to Kokoda.I most certainly would not recommend it to anyone other than experienced bush walkers and even then to consider going alone would be most foolish.Please heed the warnings of the National Parks if considering Mt…[Read more]

HiSorry to get on my "Band Wagon" please think of the enviroment where possible by using the Wilderness Wash or similar you are helping in a small way.Brian

HiWe had rain heavy at times on 7 days of our 9 day trek fortunately at the very last moment I threw a rain coat in but only wore my rain coat once and then I would have not normally done so.I injured my leg on the third day out, not looking where I was walking and had a nasty fall, so by the 5th or 6th day I was really struggling so much so that…[Read more]

Heartiest Congratulations and best wishes to Nathan and Kate we are so pleased to hear of your great news and also that Brandon can expect a new brother or sister in a few months time which we bet he is very excited about.We wish you all a wonderful future togetherBrian and Maureen

Hi FluppyI use and recommend to all those who go bush walking the Wilderness Wash biodegradable wash concentrated soap it is phosphate free and PH neutral.You can use it for everything from personal washing and shampoo to clothes and even dish washing.Available from most good stores that sell back packing gear in 100ml travel packs one of these…[Read more]

Hi FluppyI see mention of Visa in the previous post if it is at all possible get your visa before you leave as some have been known to wait well over an hour as long as two hours depending on how long the queues are to get theirs in Morseby.If you do not have the Kina available you have to queue to get it then queue again for the visa.I got my…[Read more]

Hi FluppyI took some snacks 75% of which I gave away as there was really no need at all to have brought them with me.If you are going with KTL you will get plenty to eat including a Snacks/Lollies etc. I eat well even then I could not eat all that KTL supplied.When I go again all I will be taking is Gateraid and some Barley sugars or similar…[Read more]

Hi FolksI have short legs, wish that they were longer, I originally purchased a long pair of gators but found that the tended to rub on my knees so took them back and exchanged for a shorter pair that were great and ideal for my shorter legs.If you are short like me check when buying gators that the long ones are correct for your legs for if they…[Read more]

HiI agree 100% with YowieShane's comments we had rain 7 days of our 9 day trek I wore gators and used two top of the range trekking poles certainly not cheap ones I did slip a few times and my poles definitely saved me particularly going down hill and on occasions when I would have expected them to break they took the abuse that I gave them…[Read more]

Congratulations Eddie I knew you would make it.Brian