Our staff then stood up and formed a group to sing two songs, one their PNG National Anthem and another song in their language that they wrote about walking the track whilst trekkers waited patiently to move off.IMGP2522__640x480_.JPGIMGP2523__640x480_.JPG

This was followed by a group photograph which included all the porters on their trek. This was taken on the opposite side of the archway. Its quite funny as even the experts can't make up their minds. One side says 'Kokoda Trail' and the other side of the archway states 'Kokoda Track'.IMGP2521__640x480_.JPG

Around 9:30am trekkers lined up to have a group photograph taken under the archway at Owers' Corner.IMGP2520__640x480_.JPG

A lot of activity then commenced as trekkers and porters prepared to move off down the track.IMGP2517__640x480_.JPGIMGP2518__640x480_.JPGIMGP2519__640x480_.JPG

When we reached Owers' Corner, those trekkers who requested personal porters were introduced to them and we took the following photographs so you can see just who will be walking alongside of them along the track.IMGP2513__640x480_.JPGIMGP2514__640x480_.JPGIMGP2515__640x480_.JPGIMGP2516__640x480_.JPG

At McDonald's Corner trekkers once again walked around the area and had another set of photographs taken…yes, I know worse than being at a wedding! but think of the memories….P1060061__640x480_.JPGP1060062__640x480_.JPG

Roughly 20 minutes later found us at the Sogeri Monument area where we stopped again so they could stretch their legs and check out the plaques erected their along with another photograph taken at a signpost which is popular with trekkers.P1060058__640x480_.JPGP1060059__640x480_.JPGP1060060__640x480_.JPG

After we drove off from Bomana War Cemetery someone in the car mentioned the waterfall around the area so we stopped at Rouna Falls so they could check it out which again provided a photo opportunity for them.P1060054__640x480_.JPGP1060055__640x480_.JPGP1060057__640x480_.JPG

Along with a couple of more:P1060051__640x480_.JPGP1060052__640x480_.JPG

The photographs below were taken at Bomana War Cemetery.P1060045__640x480_.JPGP1060046__640x480_.JPGP1060047__640x480_.JPGP1060048__640x480_.JPGP1060049__640x480_.JPGP1060050__640x480_.JPG

Bye bye trek 635. As you can see, it was pretty overcast this morning in Kokoda so if it does not clear up, they could experience some rain today.P8300216__800x600___640x480_.JPGP8300220__800x600___640x480_.JPGP8300221__800x600___640x480_.JPGP8300222__800x600___640x480_.JPGP8300223__800x600___640x480_.JPGP8300224__800x600___640x480_.JPG

Update 31st August:Trekkers got away around 7am this morning so are now on the track heading towards Isurava Village where they will spend the night. The photographs below were taken in Kokoda this morning and emailed to me by my son who is presently at…[Read more]

Have just heard trekkers have eaten and retired to bed. No doubt they will be looking forward to tomorrow when they commence their walk up to Isurava Village. Photographs: Orohaven Kokoda RetreatEntrance.jpgIMGP1759__640x480___640x480_.JPGIMGP2277__640x480___640x480_.JPGOrohaven_Guesthouse_1.jpg

Update 30th August: By now you are all safely back home and back to work, dropping off kids etc. We sincerely hope that even though you all set yourself a tough goal, that you also enjoyed the experience on the track and in Kokoda at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat.warm regards to each and everyone of you,loveGail, Russell and all the Kokoda…[Read more]

On behalf of Kokoda Trekking, thank you Andrew for coming back and trekking with us yet again and for bringing along your daughter. To Garry, we will catch up with you on the 1st September when you arrive back in from Popondetta. Kokoda_Trekking_logo.jpg

Update 30th August: Have just walked in after having met up with both treks who arrived in Port Moresby via a flight from Popondetta earlier this morning. Sally mentioned she WILL BE BACK! Andrew, her father has walked a couple of times but still seems pumped up by the experience. We sat poolside and listened to their stories about the…[Read more]

On behalf of Kokoda Trekking, we would like to say a big THANK YOU for choosing to walk the track with us. Perhaps we will meet you again one day by the way you spoke.warm regardsGail and the team at Kokoda TrekkingIMGP2481__640x480_.JPG

Have just arrived back at the office after meeting up with the group at the Gateway Hotel. They all appeared to enjoy their adventure and were in good spirits. We dropped John off at the airport for him to book in and later caught up with him again around 1:15pm as his memory card would not work and he took photographs on my camera. A quick…[Read more]

Update 28th August: Congratulations are in order for trek 675 as they walked off the track today and from what I heard in Kokoda, they are celebrating at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat.IMGP2487__640x480_.JPG

Update 28th August: Shane called up earlier this morning to say they were all doing ok and that they were at Deniki. I am not too sure where they ended up stopping as their goal was to head to Hoi Village. Sometime tomorrow morning they will walk off the track into Kokoda Station where they will overnight at our base, Orohaven Kokoda…[Read more]