Michael Butler is certainly no stranger to Kokoda and has flown in and out of this region for more years then he cares to count. Should you decide to hire 'Sunbird Aviation' for your charters, you will do so knowing he has more hours then anyone else in this particular area of PNG! In fact everyone in the area just about knows Mike he is so…[Read more]

Sunbird Aviation has been formed to assist in the provision of services to these remote areas recently abandoned by Airlines PNG and rarely serviced by other operators. Captains, Michael Butler and John Thomas both former APNG pilots with more than 50 years of accident free PNG flying experience are at the helm of the new company and they hope to…[Read more]

Hey! Guys!!.. Photos look good.. having a great trek I hope. Weather good? Thinking of you, Richard, Chloe & Rachel say hello! . & Malcolm, all is well at the pharmacy .. look forward to hearing all your fabulous stories when you get back.. have a great holiday after the trek & enjoy the rest of the adventure.. xox Rozanna

Update 27th September: As per plan, trekkers arrived in off the track from Kokoda today. Turns out we had two people on their honeymoon who remain still in PNG. The other three along with Shane headed back to Australia this afternoon.The two brothers said they enjoyed their trek and referred to our base in Kokoda at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat as an…[Read more]

Yesterday as planned Andreas and our KTL boys walked off the track and arrived at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. Earlier this morning he travelled down to Popondetta and flew into Port Moresby arriving here shortly after 9am this morning.Not long after he arrived he climbed inside the Loloata Dive Resort bus and headed off for a bit of diving.We at…[Read more]

Update 27th September: Harold called in to say they spent last night at Japs Ladder and today were heading for Agulogo campsite area. He said they were all doing ok.

We heard from the track today at Ioribaiwa to say they were on the move and that the boys seemed to think their trekkers were quite fast. As a result they were going to try and reach Ofi Creek today.DSC02657__Small___2_.jpg

Congratulations are in order for Trek 612 as they reached Kokoda today and are now relaxing at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. I am told their clothes are in the wash and they are presently sitting around the bar area. They walked off the track around 1pm today. The 'couple' on this trek will sleep in the bed below tonight whilst the others will sleep…[Read more]

We were soon saying goodbye to trek 681 and we saw the last glimpses of them heading off down the hill. bye bye – see you when you fly back in from Kokoda.IMGP2608__640x480_.JPGIMGP2609__640x480_.JPG

Other photographs taken at Owers' Corner.IMGP2605__640x480_.JPGIMGP2606__640x480_.JPGIMGP2607__640x480_.JPG

After we arrived at Owers' Corner trekkers started getting ready to move off down to Goldie River where the plan was to spend the night. So today they will have a short day and tomorrow a long day.IMGP2602__640x480_.JPGIMGP2603__640x480_.JPGIMGP2604__640x480_.JPG

On the way out to the drop off point we stopped at Rouna Falls lookout.IMGP2601__640x480_.JPG

Trekkers seen here in the back area of our Toyota Troopcarrier with the boys who will accompany them for the next 7 days.IMGP2600__640x480_.JPG

The guide for this trek is Harold Hauro seen here at the Wildlife Sanctuary. Assisting Harold is his good friend Arnold Jinga and two young boys by the name of Malum and Kingsley Eroro.P1060107__640x480_.JPGP1060108__640x480_.JPGP1060109__640x480_.JPG

Andreas and our KTL boys have now reached Alola Village where they are spending the night. I was informed they have made good time despite Andreas suffering from blisters.Tomorrow they are confident they will walk out in Kokoda to complete their trek.Alola_Village_3__Small_.jpgAlola_Village__Small_.jpg

Trekkers spent last night at Templeton's I and today have reached Isurava and will walk off the track tomorrow in Kokoda where they will overnight at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat.IMG_0921__Small_.JPGAerial_Pic_of_Isurava_Memorial_Site.jpg

The group have now passed the half way point of Efogi and tonight should have reached Myola Junction. We have not heard from them today but if there was a problem they would certainly have let us know.Tomorrow they should reach Eora Creek and the following night Isurava. Will update as soon as I heard from the track as to exactly where they…[Read more]

We heard from the track that they have reached Menari and are will be heading for the half way point of Efogi tomorrow.

Tom & I have just got back to Brisbane (21/9) after an amazing holiday. I have also read the Forum and now know what my family was seeing. Thank you so much everyone for your congratulations …. I wish you could have all come with me. The Trek was one of the most amazing experiences of my life. I am still talking about all the little adventures,…[Read more]