Trek 58 – BThey spent the night at Efogi 1 yesterday, and started off early hours this morning.The group is now at Menari look-out point, slowly making their way to Menari. All trekkers are ok, and doing fine.

Update 24th June, 2005; Trek 58 – AAfter a good night sleep at Kagi, the group started off early this morning and headed out for a bright start.At this time, the group?s taking a time out-rest at Efogi 2 and will continue to Menari, to spend the night. All trekkers are well and still doing good on the trail. Weather well, still the usual at this…[Read more]

Trek 58 – CMessages to family back home from the Kokoda Trail.Cathy Cruse; ?Hi kids, I?m ok and having a good time. I miss you all and give a kiss to dad for me. Love Mom?When I spoke to Cathy and sent the message, she was so happy and excited to hear from you all back home. It took her some time to talk back to me, coz her voice was shaking and…[Read more]

Update 23rd June, 2005; Trek 58- A The group has reached Kagi. So far no bad news, everything?s ok so is everyone, they?ve all walked well today. They will camp at Kagi tonight and proceed to their next destination tomorrow. Has you can see, this trekkers are fast and so they are reaching their camping areas well before time, which gives them…[Read more]

Latest note on the trail, 22nd June 2005;Apologies to viewers;Unfortunately for now, I have not had any radio contacts with either of the group guides; therefore, I cannot fill you in on their latest or pass any messages to any trekkers at this time, due to radio reception not clear or transmitting. All three groups (58 – A, 58 – B & 58 – C) are…[Read more]

Update 22nd June, 2005;Team Kokoda – Murray Jones – Cadets Trek 132The group left Ue-ule creek, early hours this morning and are currently at Ioribaiwa Ridge, taking a rest. When they are done they will precede on to Maguli Range, where they will probably have lunch and then move down to their next camp destination, Nauro village.All trekkers are…[Read more]

Latest on this trek; The group stopped at Uberi creek, for an early lunch around 11:30am, before proceeding on to their first camp site, Ua-ule creek. The keen young trekkers were very excited about the trail and adventure; they seem to move faster then, what their guide had expected. After reaching their first destination, the group of trekkers…[Read more]

Latest on the trail; Trek 58 – A After a fair bit of walk down the hill, the group made it Eora creek around 1pm-2pm this afternoon. Just as much time to take a bath in the icy cold creek and even sunbathe on the rocks, and that?s exactly what most of the trekkers did, to get themselves dried off before proceeding on to their camp site.After all…[Read more]

Update 21st June, 2005; Trek 58 – A (led by Isaac Mamota) Just 10 minutes ago, I got a call from the two-way-radio, by this group?s guide, who gave the latest of the group?s progress?They left Isurava village around 6:45am this morning and headed out for an early start. With the weather looking good, it was a bright start for them as they reached…[Read more]

Latest on the trail; Trek 58 – A (led by Isaac Mamota) The group has finally reached Isurava Village. Though, it was tough climbing the test mountain in the first few hours, they managed to pull it off well. Everyone did great, they are all fine and doing ok. At the moment some trekkers are taking a shower while the rest of them are waiting for…[Read more]

Update 20th June, 2005; All three groups (58 A, 58 B & 58 C) are now heading up to Isurava. There have been no radio contacts between any of the groups? guides and me, so that clearly indicates that everyone?s still moving up.Actually, I did get a call from one of the guide?s, but due to his two-way radio not transmitting well, I was not able to…[Read more]

Latest update 17th June, 2005; Trek 92Just early hours this morning, the group finally got a wake up call from an unexpected visitor, the rain! Which never came about or showed up until today, when it was the end of their journey?And I think it was a good wake up call for them, not that they wake up late every other day. But in a way it showed up…[Read more]

Latest update; Trek 92; Have reached Isurava village, all three trekkers are ok, and still doing good. No problems anything what so ever, they've all done well. They will come out to Kokoda tomorrow…More will be posted up then..

Update 16th June, 2005; Trek 92: Yes the group spent the night at Eora yesterday. All three trekkers are ok; they started early this morning and arrived in Alola village around 10:30am. They rested for about 5 to 10 minutes and now slowly making their way up to Isurava Battlefield. They will most likely have lunch there, and then proceed on to…[Read more]

Update; 15th June, 2005Trek 92: The group has now reached Eora Creek, and at the moment are taking a quick bath. They are all ok and doing fine. The weather well, its still hot around there, but it seems the three trekkers have gotten used to it, so it?s pretty much pleasing for them as it is the trail. Barrie sends this message????We thank…[Read more]

Latest update 14th June, 2005; Trek 92: All three trekkers are fine and still doing extremely well. There have been no say of anyone struggling or facing problems; they?ve all done really well so far, so that?s good news.The group spent their last night at Efogi 1. With an early start this morning, they made it up to Mt Bellamy not more then 15…[Read more]

Latest on the trail – Trek 92: The group is in good shape and moved quite fast on the first day. With just a few hours of walking, they?ve now reached their first camp site, Va-Ule creek.All three trekkers did great on the first day and are all ok. Weather on their side is sunny and hot, but with the mountains and trees surrounding their camping…[Read more]

The latest on this trail, 10th June, 2005;Just a while ago John called in from the two-way-radio, informing us that they left Brigade Hill around 7am this morning and are currently at Menari having a rest. All his trekkers are still doing well; so far there?s no say of anyone facing problems or difficulties, so that?s good news.They will slowly…[Read more]

Update 30th May, 2005;Trek 79 ? Nicole Plant?s Trek: With only one think on their mind and that was, it?s almost the end of their trail; the group wasted no time at all, but set off for an early start this morning. The group first called us on the two-way-radio, letting us know that they were at Goldie River, and slowly making their way up to…[Read more]

Update 27th May, 2005;Trek 93 ? The Fast Trek: The group finally made it out to Owers? Corner and slowly making their way up to Vesilogo, where they will be met by Emanuel (a porter from Kokoda), John and Gail Thomas. Who are currently making their way up to pick the guys. All trekkers did great; they are all fine, and very much looking forward to…[Read more]