• Hi Brian,I got back from Kokoda last week. We had a little bit of rain, mostly at night and a very small amount during the day. at night we definately didn't have any use for any wet weather gear. the villages where you stay are very well protected, there is always somewhere to rest and eat all under cover and also you can sleep in a hut most…[Read more]

  • Emma replied to the topic Gateway Hotel in the forum Trek Preparation 16 years ago

    Hi,you could probably see the airport from the hotel, but there is no way in hell i would walk there! Port Moresby is not the safest place in the world. Get the bus, they go back and forth quite often or a cab.

  • Emma replied to the topic Quick Query On Vaseline in the forum Trek Preparation 16 years ago

    Hi,I have just got back from Kokoda (last week), I did use vasleine and it worked a treat! My feet were the one thing i was worried about before i left, i always seemed to get blisters on my little toes. I didn't get any blisters or any major soreness on my feet the whole trek. Just normal valeline in the tub, smother it on and put on your…[Read more]