Graham has made excellent progress and if he keeps going the way he is, it will be a 6 day trek not a 9 day one as last night they reached Ioribaiwa Village and Ua'Ule Creek as per plan a)This morning John called up from Maguli Range saying they were going to head down to Agulogo Campsite to spend the…[Read more]

Russell Eroro seeing off another one of his relatives, this time his brother John. Also saying goodbye to his latest trekker who has come to experience what the Kokoda Track has to offer. He knows that his brother John and Roget will show him a great time out there.IMGP2668__640x480_.JPG

It was soon time to bid our farewell to trek 638 under the leadership of John Derick Eroro and Roget Hango from Kokoda who are walking alongside Graham. On the way out, Graham relayed how he often went bush walking and seemed well prepared for the journey ahead of him. He mentioned that only carrying one days food supplies is a first as…[Read more]

This morning saw us at Owers' Corner in time for an 8am departure down to Goldie River and then on to Ua'Ule Creek.IMGP2659__640x480_.JPGIMGP2660__640x480_.JPGIMGP2661__640x480_.JPGIMGP2662__640x480_.JPG

Later we stopped at the Wildlife Sanctuary and Graham had a look around before heading up to Sogeri Lodge to spent the night.IMGP2658__640x480_.JPG

They also brought with them, supplies for the Kokoda Hospital and the Kokoda Primary School.Donation_to_Kokoda_Hospital__640x480_.JPGPrimary_school_donation__640x480_.JPG

Not long before their visit a cyclone hit the Oro Province and many bridges were washed away in November 2007. The Kumusi River has had a bridge built but all the other river crossing remain the same in 2010.So with great difficulty, these guys had to fly all their collected goods into Popondetta and road transport them to Kokoda crossing over…[Read more]

Other volunteers who came up with Allan and Peter seen here digging the ground to put in the pipes needed to run the water from the fast flowing river nearby.Ron_and_Brett_pitching_in__640x480_.JPGWater_from_a_tap__640x480_.JPG

Allan & Jackson Hazell seen here with Russell Eroro during their visit to Orohaven Kokoda Retreat.DSCN4880__640x480_.JPG

At the moment, I could hear beer bottles and excitement in the background so assume they (well perhaps not the young twins) are no doubt enjoying a few SP's at our Wantok Tavern.Wantok_Tavern_Bar_Area__640x480_.jpgP1060130__640x480_.JPGTrekkers__640x480_.jpg

Deborah will sleep in luxury tonight as she has requested the double bed hut just for herself!DSCF1617__640x480_.JPG

Congratulations are in order for trek 580 as they walked off the track today into Kokoda and at the present time are relaxing at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. Up bright and early this morning was Deborah who took off at 5am with her porter Tom Hango. The others in the group left around 6:30am. Sounds like she was on a high and wanted to make sure she…[Read more]

Many of you may recall if you are a regular to our website, that we built the old terminal building and surrounding win haus's and also maintained the airstrip free of charge for several years.DSCN0645__640x480_.JPGDSCN0649___Copy__640x480_.JPGIMG_0654___Copy__640x480_.JPG

The view of the airport as seen from the entrance of OROHAVEN KOKODA RETREATP1060138__640x480_.JPG

Correction: Ourselves, Kokoda Trekking have been maintaining the airstrip for several months and have been proud of the new look of the runway and sides. Russell Eroro along with Kokoda Trekking porters have manually cut the grass from one end to the other with hand held lawn mowers on a timely basis to keep the grass low. They have also…[Read more]

Tributes to the late Stan Bisset can be read by clicking on the following links. I only wish I had the ability to write like Patrick Lindsay as his words echo the way I personally felt after having met Stan. Once again our sincere condolences to Gloria and family members following his passing last…[Read more]

We heard from the track that the first night was spent at Goodwater Campsite area and not Ua'Ule Creek. The following night they spent at Ofi Creek and the last we heard they were heading for Agulogo. Today they should have reached the half way point of Efogi!SDC11944__640x480_.JPG

Congratulations are in order today for Trek 637 when they walked off the track at Owers' Corner. I spent much of the day with this group and they were full of smiles as they told about their experiences out on the track.Emma is still in town along with Kelly and Vaughan. However, Vittorio flew out this afternoon heading for Cairns where he…[Read more]

Trekkers are on the home straight now and we have been advised they will walk off the track around 8am tomorrow morning at Owers' Corner. Last night they were at Ioribaiwa Village and today when they phoned in were on the move heading down to Goldie River.

The plan today was to reach Ua'Ule Creek where they would spend the night. We will no doubt hear tomorrow if this is where they ending up sleeping.