8th August: Tony phoned in today to say they were on the move and would be up at Owers' Corner around 7:30am tomorrow morning. They sent in a request for beer. However, its Sunday today and beer sales are closed so they will be out of luck! We will however, provide them with some cold drinks and something to eat at the finish line.

Update 7th August: Received a phone call from Tony today from Maguli Ridge. Today they were heading to Ioribaiwa Village to spend the night. All of them were doing ok with no problems.

Last night 5th August trekkers had reached the half way point of Efogi. They will stay tonight at Agulogo which is not far from Menari village on the way to Naoro. All is good with the whole group and they are on target to finish on the 9th August.

On the morning before they walked away from Orohaven I snapped the photographs below:IMGP2221__640x480_.JPGIMGP2223__640x480_.JPGIMGP2225__640x480_.JPGIMGP2226__640x480_.JPGIMGP2227__640x480_.JPGIMGP2227__640x480_.JPGIMGP2228__640x480_.JPG

Along for the ride was my driver / come builder who headed over to Kokoda to help finish off some work presently being done at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat, our base in Kokoda. The photographs below were taken as we made our approach into Kokoda.IMGP2213__640x480_.JPGIMGP2214__640x480_.JPGIMGP2216__640x480_.JPGIMGP2218__640x480_.JPGIMGP2220__640x480_.JPG

Hi Fluppy, just back from Kokoda and going back again on Monday. As for others, my son Shane looked up the statistics yesterday and it seems at the present time the website is averaging over 1000 visitors per day.Perhaps our website is already saturated with information and people just read….often trekkers mention the forum so believe me they…[Read more]

5th August, 2010: Sorry have been away in Kokoda and found I could not access the internet. I was there however, to meet with the group when they walked off the track a day ahead of schedule.Scott and Grace along with their guide Shane walked off the track and into Orohaven Kokoda Retreat around 2pm in the afternoon and boy did they look…[Read more]

Update 30th July: Trek 608 has now reached the half way point of Efogi where they will spend the night. Everyone continues to do well.Copy__2__of_Efogi___Holles_Trek__Small_.jpg

The trek got away at Owers' Corner around 9:30am. I heard from Shane that they reached their destination of Ua'Ule Creek and tonight they will be at Naoro. Everyone is doing ok. Grace knees are hurting a little bit but hey whose does'nt? so sure she will be…[Read more]

Scott Neville at McDonalds CornerP7270036__640x480_.JPG

On behalf of Kokoda Trekking, a big thank you for choosing to walk with us. We trust you have gone home with lots of happy memories of your time in PNG and that you thoroughly enjoyed your trek. kind regardsGail & the team at Kokoda Trekking Kokoda_Logo_160_size.jpg

The photograph below was taken just before trekkers climbed into my Prado for the drive to the airport from the Ponderosa Hotel.P1000891__640x480_.JPG

Update 28th July: When the trekkers arrived in from their flight yesterday, my son Shane met them and drove them to the Gateway Hotel where they had a booking to overnight. Turns out the Gateway over booked as they were turned away and finally sent to the Ponderosa Hotel for the night. When I went to the Gateway Hotel at 6pm last night I was…[Read more]

Update 24th July: Trekkers have just reached OROHAVEN KOKODA RETREAT, so congratulations to you all for a job well done!I was just on the phone talking to our driver and could hear all the noise going on in the background so no doubt celebrations are the order of the day!Main_Pic.jpgSDC10491__640x480_.JPGSDC10514__640x480_.JPG

Picture them walking down (not up) this track today in order to reach Isurava Memorial area.Isurava_to_Alola_2__Small_.jpgIsurava_to_Alola__Small___2_.jpg

As I type this, trekkers should have made it to Alola Village where no doubt they will have morning tea before heading to Isurava Memorial area. Its a tough climb up to Alola so by the time they reach there they will no doubt feel like a rest before continuing…[Read more]

Sunday 25th July: While you all might be reading the sunday papers; mowing the lawn or doing whatever, think of Luke walking up a very tough hill to join up with the others on this trek.On the other hand think of the other trekkers, who this morning will walk around the corner from the Alola end to the highlight of the trek, Isurava Memorial.…[Read more]

to Alice on Treck # 590. The photos look wonderful, we are sure it is living up to your expectations and more. Thinking of you and look forward to catching up when you are back in Brisvegas.Cheers and hugsGen and Phillip

Message from Wallace Lemeki: The group continues to do well. He has been taking them slowly along not trying to tire them out. He said Kevin is out in front most of the time along with Frank and his mother. They are looking forward to spending another night with the group this time at Eora Creek and know the finish line is now in sight. He…[Read more]

update 24th July: Message from Alice via sat phone 7pm tonight:We had a lovely mud slide today, mostly down all the way and it was almost like skiing on mud. Thanks for all the messages, love and hugs to all, doing well and we can't believe there's only two more days left.We all have wet and dirty clothes. We are having fun as well!rgdsAlicePS…[Read more]