Word from over there is that is been raining all night so at this stage it appears they are in for a wet track at least from the other side of the track.Photographs: – Isurava Village:IMG_1416__Small_.jpgIMG_1417__Small_.jpg

Trekkers left Orohaven Kokoda Retreat around 7am yesterday. We received news later in the day that they were heading to Isurava Village to spend the night.All was well and everyone was doing ok.Photograph: Huts at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat Huts.jpg

Trekkers are on the move and decided to commence walking straight away today rather then rest at Orohaven and walk tomorrow. Their guide is Kingsley Boropi who called us from Kovelo saying they planned on stopping at Isurava Village to spend the night. I asked how they were all going and he said good, they are quite fast and moving along really…[Read more]

Unfortunately, this morning they were down for an early departure to head out to Popondetta so were up around 3am to prepare and drive back down to Port Moresby for their flight. When we arrived at the airport this morning around 5am, both trekkers were already there ahead of us so definitely did not sleep in!We went inside and then waited around…[Read more]

After Bomana I asked them if they would like to stop off at the Wildlife Sanctuary to look at some New Guinea orchids and birdlife and they both said yes, so we pulled in so they could look around.IMGP2694__800x600_.jpgIMGP2695__800x600_.jpg

In July we also commenced building an outdoor bar area at Kokoda for guests and local people of Kokoda. This bar has turned out to be a really popular place for locals in Kokoda so in the new year we are planning on opening another area on the block to cater for them when guests wish to retire for the night and the general popular wish to keep…[Read more]

This was also a very sad time for Kokoda Trekking as Russell and John Eroro lost their brother Kingsley in the same accident and a plaque was also placed on this wall as our contribution to his memory. Both John and Russell were on hand along with several of our boys who sang the PNG National Anthem before raising both flags representing PNG and…[Read more]

In July we were approached by a family who lost their daughter in the plane crash for an area where they could put a plaque in Kokoda in honour of the beloved daughter. We thought hard and then started to build two stone walls. One side was set aside for relatives to place their plaques, the other wall is work in progress as we hope to one day…[Read more]

In August 2010, Lady Carol Kidu and some relatives of the Airlines of PNG plane crash opened our developed which we have called, Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. Oro for the 'Oro Province of PNG' and 'Haven' as we sincerely hope when you stay with us, you will think of it as a haven after roughing it on the track. With hot showers on offer, running…[Read more]

This area has been developed a project at a time and is coming along quite nicely. The initial setup was a kitchen, staff quarters and four huts.P1060144__640x480_.JPGHuts.jpgIMGP2290__640x480_.JPGIMGP2289__640x480_.JPG

Update end of trekking season 2010: In 2009 it was decided to consolidate our business interests on some land acquired in Kokoda adjacent to the Kokoda Airstrip.Aerial_View.jpgP1060138__640x480_.JPG

Source: KTA Newsletter: Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Day – KOKODAThe inaugural Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Day celebrations were held in Kokoda on the 3rd November. Two trekking groups were in attendance (Backtrack Adventures and Adventure Kokoda) to join close to two thousand local people engaged in sing sing, sports programs and other entertainment. The sports…[Read more]

To watch the celebrations at Kokoda, check out video report by ABC Papua New Guinea Correspondent Liam Fox: http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2010/11/03/3056448.htm

On Saturday 23rd October Sunbird Aviation made its first trip into Efogi when Michael Butler did a food drop on behalf of Adventure Kokoda. Later in the morning Michael had to fly to Popondetta for a medevac. No doubt Mike is enjoying flying around in this area again after Airlines of PNG stopped their RPT services last year.The plane has also…[Read more]

Unfortunately the archway was not constructed as planned as a shipping container they were expecting from Lae failed to show up, hence everything has been postponed to another time. Once Eric is confident everything is in Kokoda they will make another time to come back and complete the task of erecting the arch. The people of Kokoda are really…[Read more]

Met up with trekkers earlier today and later dropped Rachael at the airport when she headed for Brisbane. Thomas is spending another night here and will head off tomorrow. Both trekkers said they had a great time on the track with Shane and our boys!Photographs will be posted by Shane tomorrow. Thanks for choosing to trek with us.

As for Shane and Thomas I think they have been enjoying a few beers in our Kokoda Wantok Tavern along with the porters who walked the track with them.P9030237__640x480_.JPG

Tonight Rachael has the double bed to herself and her personal porter Lila is also sleeping in the same hut with her. No doubt it will be a lot more comfortable compared to sleeping on her mat on the track.DSCF1617__640x480_.JPG

Trekkers reached Kokoda before midday and are now relaxing at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. I tried to post earlier on but my internet was down. So congratulations to both trekkers for reaching the finish line. Have not spoken to them as yet but no doubt they are feeling pretty proud of themselves. Photograph – entrance to Orohaven Kokoda…[Read more]

Trekkers reached Deniki around 7am – now heading for Kokoda!