I did lots of training at the 1000 steps in preparation for my trek (I trained at other places too of course!). Because the steps are so busy and I was carrying a pack my training partner and I used Lyrebird track next to the steps quite often. The day we did it 4 times to the (very) top and back was when we felt we were ready (20km, and no flat…[Read more]

Hi All,Well we made it back safe and sound. We both had the most awesome time. It is the most incredible thing, although feels somewhat sureal now. The gym I belong to is arranging some Kokoda treks later this year and I'm already trying to work out how I could fit this into my budget! Do I buy a house or walk the track again?! We started…[Read more]

I feel like half my pack is made up of blister bandaids and tape! I'll take the duct tape, and hope for the best. I'm hoping anything that I don't have now is stuff I don't need, so I'm feeling pretty good.I'll drop in once we are back to let everyone know how it went.Cheers,Kim

Well, not long to go now. I have (nearly!) all my stuff, and it is mostly packed. I am really hoping I haven't forgotten anything, although if I have it's probably not too important. I hope…After breaking my boots in for a couple of months (I had to change boots and the orginal pair I had were just not right), they are finally giving me…[Read more]

Hi All,Thanks for the replies. Loloata Island looks beautiful and might be a nice post trek retreat! I also like the sound of Ela beach purely because I think seeing more of the country sounds nice. I'll speak to my tracking partner and we can make a decision soon.Cheers,Kim (already excited and nervous!)

Brian – your story is a little bit inspirational! Mental toughness at it's best.I was looking at booking hotels pre/post trek. Does anyone have any suggestions? I think I've read that the Gateway is good, but I any other places people would suggest?I have read in here somewhere that it takes a while to get track information from the company…[Read more]

Thanks Rocky and Peter,Re the wet weather gear, you have confirmed what I more or less thought. I have found a waterproofer for my boots so if can't hurt to do that. If there is anything I've learnt from this forum is that the dry feet and good foot care is criticial. So I'll keep on that!Anyway – I'm out of questions for now. But I'll keep…[Read more]

Hi All,Mrs Moo – we have already booked for January, so no backing out now! Really is the best time for us in the work that we do. The fact that it's the wet season is just lucky Rocky – it there anything you would suggest (in terms of gear) that would be particularly helpful in the wet season? A friend who has done some hiking suggested…[Read more]

Thanks Geoff (and Peter)!So I'll take something warm for the night time then.I'm sure a million other questions will pop-up here, just can't think of any right now!Cheers,Kim