Hi RoboI did most of my local training on the rougher and steeper tracks that can be found on Mt Coot-tha I also walked in Karawatha Park which is easy compared with those found on Mt Coot-tha. There are "hidden" tracks there you may not be aware of. I also used the steps at Kangaroo Point up and down them with a weight vest on for an hour at a…[Read more]

Hi FolksIan we have friends living nearby who have had a carpet snake in their roof for years it died a few weeks ago, fortunately in the roof gutter and not inside the roof it measured well over 3 meters long.We had a smaller one in our garage not so long ago that we caught and dropped off at a local nature reserve. Carpet snakes do not worry but…[Read more]

Hi Kristi and MooI live a little way from you in Browns Plains just south of Brisbane went walking yesterday with the NPAQ of which I am a member and will be joining the Brisbane Bushwalkers in the new year.We did a 18km walk yesterday in Lamington National Park after our recent heavy rains the creeks and rivers were running as they have not done…[Read more]

Hi KerrynIf you are trekking with Kokoda Trekking Ltd KTL your flight is certainly part of the package.if you enjoy your trek half as much as I did you will have a really wonderful experience.If I can help or advise you further do ask.EnjoyBrian

Hi KristiI had my 70th birthday whilst on the trek only returning home in October like you and others I have fallen for the country and even more so it's people by our standards they have so little but by theirs so much and only too pleased to give so much. Reading my recent testimonial will give you some indication.Funds, a major hurdle, and…[Read more]

HiI was advised to and did get my visa here in Brisbane before I left I was pleased that I did so as there were two long slow queues at Port Moresby when I arrived one for Visas the other to get through customs.By having my visa ready I saved one of those slow queues I recommend that you obtain it here before leaving.If I recall correctly it cost…[Read more]

Hi I agree fully just to not hand any prescribed medications that could be used incorrectly just to anyone at the end of our trek we did have some prescribed Medications that we unsure about giving away I collected them together and gave them to the sister in charge at the Kokoda Hospital.We could not find Conwell so gave our basic medications to…[Read more]

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HiI have only just returned from my trek and found that my Camelbak was essential sure made it easy to have a drink at will and took to a couple of falls, crashing on top of it, without any problem.I could only get a 2 litre version at the time this was fine although I also carried two 1 litre bottles, one each side as well these proved ideal as…[Read more]

Good on you Brian, the end is in sight. What an achievement. See you on Friday. All well here. Love Maureen and Chris.

Happy birthday, Brian,Dad,Grandad. Please to see you all started well.Love the pics.All well here and hope the trekking is going well.Love from us all. Maureen,Chris and the family.

Hi FluppyJust speaking to my wife Maureen incidently a few years back she would be coming with me but unfortunately unable to do so now. Maureen said that I actually purchased it at an Annoconda sale it is Rainbow brand and we beleive the complete set jack and pants (I will never wear) were around $25 during the sale I am sure that it would be…[Read more]

I now have a good quaility but not too heavy wet weather jacket that will not only keep me dry whilst in camp but also warm if it should be cold or windy. This will be carried in my porters pack.I also have a good quality light weight nylon poncho that I will carry in my daypack although if too hot I doubt if I will be wearing it as it will be…[Read more]

Hi All CompetitorsCongratulations again to all the winners, those taking part, the organisers and even more so the volunteers along the track.Great Photos good to see you all there I will be battling on my 9 day trek in a couple of weeks time how you all managed to do it in those great times is beyond me.See some of you I hope on my trek…[Read more]

Wow! 16 hours 34 minutes Brendon just how do you do it all I can say is Wow! and congratulations to you the fastest man ever on the track and three years in a row.Also my congratulations to all those competitors who started I know some did not make it to the end but the fact that you started and gave it a go deserves congratulations.Special…[Read more]

Whilst I have a much larger camera with 10 optical zoom and the works it would be to cumblesome for the trek so I have gone for a much smaller Canon Ixus 70 I purchased this camera not only for it's size but also as it was one of the few smaller cameras that also hard a optical view finder which is great to use when the sun or strong light is in…[Read more]

Hi IanReally great to have you along and extend an invitation to anyone else who would like to join our group.I am actually now staying on in Kokoda until the 8th as I feel it is a long way to walk without actually experiencing Kokoda and those living there.Not aware where you live,I am in the Brisbane area and whilst a little limited we do have a…[Read more]

Hi GeoffJust what I wanted to hear, like heck, but I imagined as much my 70th birtday is on the 27th September this is why I chose that time to do the trek, will actually be on it for it.By the way Annaconda have a special on whilst not the lightest I got a 3/4 supposedly fully waterproof jacket (and pants which I will not take) reduced to $24…[Read more]

Hi GeoffThanks for your practical advice along the lines that I was thinking myself whilst I have not yet looked at any outdoor equipment stores I have had a look on the net whilst most there do not appear suitable those very few that are they want an arm and a leg for.I do have covers for both the day and porters packs wont worry about a…[Read more]

HiI have booked into the Gateway as far as I am aware they have a Airport-Hotel and reverse pickup service.I used the net to make my revservation and I am sure that the reply I got mentioned this.Brian