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 nights, some are good some not so. the tents are good for mozzies. When it did rain during the day the last thing you would want to do is up a rain coat on or poncho, it was so hot and humid i couldn't have thought of anything worse.
probably good to take a very thing disposable poncho they cost about $2 they don't take up much room as you more than likely won't use it but light to pack just in case.
cheers

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 socks.

Good luck