Other photographs taken earlier today I will post below:IMGP3676__640x480_.JPGIMGP3677__640x480_.JPGIMGP3678__640x480_.JPGIMGP3679__640x480_.JPGIMGP3680__640x480_.JPG

Trekkers were picked up at 6:30am from Sogeri Lodge and driven out to Owers' Corner. After arriving, our KTL boys prepared the group to move off and they departed down their first descent around 7:30am.We heard from Arnold Jinga that they did really well today and have reached Ua'Ule Creek where they will spend the…[Read more]

Trekkers in this group are very fast according to their guide Wallace Lemeki and are already at Eora Creek ahead of their schedule. As a result they want to walk off the track tomorrow Saturday instead of Sunday as per the original plan.Wallace said each day they are in their respective campsites sometimes as early as 1pm so they could have…[Read more]

On behalf of Kokoda Trekking, we would like to thank each and everyone of you who came to PNG and walked the track with us. I will post now some photographs taken on Anzac Day. HPIM0386__640x480_.JPGHPIM0387__640x480_.JPGHPIM0388__640x480_.JPGHPIM0389__640x480_.JPGHPIM0390__640x480_.JPGHPIM0391__640x480_.JPG

My apology for the slow updates but I am presently in the Sogeri area and the speed of the internet is beyond description and almost puts me to sleep whist I wait for the page to change.Trekkers spent the first night at a campsite called 'Goodwater'. Their second night on the track was spent at Ofi Creek and last night they were at Agulogo.Today…[Read more]

bye bye trek 744!HPIM0404__640x480_.JPGHPIM0405__640x480_.JPG

It was soon time to hit the track! Trekkers moved out one by one behind our food porters who lead the way closely followed by them and their personal porters:HPIM0403__640x480_.JPGHPIM0406__640x480_.JPG

Before the team headed off down their first descent, Wallace spoke to them about what lay ahead and what to expect on their first day on the track:HPIM0400__640x480_.JPGHPIM0401__640x480_.JPGHPIM0402__640x480_.JPG

After the porters were ready, we took a group photograph of the whole group and one of the trekkers themselves:HPIM0397__640x480_.JPGHPIM0398__640x480_.JPGHPIM0399__640x480_.JPG

Last but not least, Philip Mitchell meeting his personal porter Hobert Keke. We refer to him as our practical joker!HPIM0396__640x480_.JPG

Geoffrey Barr meets his personal porter – Glen HensonHPIM0395__640x480_.JPG

Andrew Barr meets up with Davidson EroroHPIM0394__640x480_.JPG

At Owers' Corner trekkers met up with their personal porters:Introducing:Sarah Patterson with her personal porter Horace YaugaHPIM0393__640x480_.JPG

The guide for this trek is Wallace Lemeki:HPIM0407__640x480_.JPG

Update 23rd April: Trek 667 is camped tonight at Ua'Ule Creek. They are sharing the campsite with several other trekking companies it seems so a busy day on the road to Owers' Corner tomorrow as we all try to pick up our trekkers.All other treks are now in Kokoda having completed successfully their treks. A big congratulations to each and…[Read more]

Trek 670 have now reached Kokoda and at the present time are resting at our base Orohaven Kokoda Retreat.Trek 667 is now at Nauro according to an earlier report this morning when Wallace called in from Menari saying they were heading that way to sleep tonight.We have not heard from trek 747 today but with one guy struggling we can only assume they…[Read more]

Congratulations are in order for trek 670 who have decided to walk off the track today into Kokoda, 1 day ahead of schedule.

Update 21st April: All are doing ok and getting closer to the finish line. Trek 667 is in Menari. Treks 670 & 715 are in Alola. Trek 666 is at Templeton's Crossing II.With the two in Alola we cant help but wonder if they will spend another night on the track or once they know how close they are to Kokoda, they may want to walk off the track…[Read more]

Update: The fast trek are spending the night at Menari. All other Anzac treks are at 1900/Myola Junction camping together. I spoke to Wallace earlier today and he was hoping to make Naduri but one trekker is finding it tough so they decided to stop at 1900. With so many trekkers and porters all at one camp it might be a fun camp tonight…[Read more]

Brian, Brendan Buka was in town yesterday and saw your post. He said to pass on his regards and best wishes to you. He commenced a 4 night 5 day trek today so think of him out there trying to play catch up to the other three treks that headed out on the 16th.