To Dear Gail, Russell, Grace, John and the Eroro family, all at Kokoda Trekking and to all the Kokoda Trekking fraternityPlease pass on our sincerest condolences to Russell, Grace, John and the Eroro family on the tragic loss of Kingsley.We also offer our heartfelt condolences to family members of all those lost under these tragic circumstances. I…[Read more]

Hi JanI can only agree with Gail, Nettie & Eve, you will enjoy yourself and I'm sure you will be safe. How long are you in Moresby for, before you go? If you have a few days there, do try and meet Gail at KTL as she is an awesome Lady and an inspiration to all those that she meets and Gail has done some wonderful work for the Orokaiva people.Good…[Read more]

Hi Tegs, hope you are still reading the KTL Website.I can only agree with the advice offered by Gail, Mrs Moo and Geoff and add my own as well.It is a shame if your Brother can't make it, but please don't let that deter you from going, it could well be a life changing experience for you. You could also request other female Trekkers to trek with…[Read more]

Tonkdogger, have to agree with KT, the number of times you need to have drink far outweighs the 'rubber' taste. I didn't clean mine, but the taste did lesson as the days wore on, I also trained with mine for 4 months or so, before I trekked. But the two suggested ideas will no doubt work well for you as well. Good luck and keep drinking and the…[Read more]

Hi ColinJust read your message about trekking next year and the good advice from Geoff & Mrs Moo. I did the trek in Apr/May 05 just after my 60th and I found the first day the most challenging as we walked from Kokoda to Isurava Memorial in one go and I carried my full pack that day. My (younger) Brother and I shared a Porter and he was quick…[Read more]

Congratulations Gail on the work that has been done at Kokoda Airstrip, I know you would have been the instigator in most if not all the fantastic work that has been done there. Just another reason why more people should trek with you as you put more back into the Country and specifically the Orokaiva people than any other trekking company. Well…[Read more]

Hi GailHow are you progressing with a DVD on songs by the Porters thanks and especially, 'One Pella Mary', which was a favourite of mine and was sung for the Daughter & Son-in-Law of the 2/3 Btn Veteran we met on Brigade Hill?Hope you are well and I continue to log onto your wonderful Web-site quite often.Kind regardsWarren

Well done Gail, an excellent concise report on Moresby, PNG and the Kokoda Track for anyone interested in having a go.Kind regardsWaza

Hi, I was reluctant to respond to this due to the original date of the initial query, but I will join with 'Cool Sam', some 5 or so months later and highly recommend KTL as the friendliest, most professional and probably the most cost effective group to experience what could be a life changing experience for anyone who wishes to make this famous…[Read more]

Happy Birthday to Brian & Lesleigh on their recent Kokoda Track trek, I hope you enjoyed the experience. A major achievement to complete it at age 70. I compeleted my Trek and I had just turned 60 and I remember how hard the first day was from kokoda to Isurava, so well done to you both. I yearn to return and walk from Owers to Kokoda at some…[Read more]

Congratulations once again to all the participants of this years Kokoda Challenge and congratulations to Brendan & Nesta for winning their respective Titles. Congratulations to Gail, Russell and all the KTL team for again providing this wonderful opportunity for anyone to take part in. I still struggle with the times that these people are…[Read more]

Congratulations Gail to you, Russell and KTL for being in a position to offer so many wonderful options to experience Australia's Special Day – ANZAC Day in locations that are so very important to Australia and are part of our history. History that allows us to be who we are, where we are and what we are today.I still have vivid and emotional…[Read more]

Hi MichaelPls see my reply in the Topic of 'Skins'.Also can't comment on the wool, but bow to KT's knowledge & experience and will try it sometime. Basic Jocks from Big W worked for me and I tried the bike shorts towards the end and they were comfortable as well.Try them out when you are Trek training.CheersWaza (Trek 83)

Hi Excited & NervousWhilst not taking skins with me, it didn't matter what underwear you took, most of the time it wasn't completely dry, but as Nettie says, 5 mins into the walk (even at 7am) you were damp anyway, so it didn't really matter. A bit of vaseline (or similar) kept you out of trouble and it was a must for your toes and heels as well,…[Read more]

Hi Rose CherieWhen you trek with KTL, part of your accommodation package is for your hotel to look after your luggage for the time you are on the Track, it is quite safe.Also, with your luggage, go through it two or three times and then leave at least half behind, I took far too much stuff to Moresby, far too much!With regard to your passport,…[Read more]

Hi elev8Have to agree with ryano82, the Black Wolf was a superb pack, I picked up mine off ebay for about $42 and then my day pack was given to me by a mate who runs a pub, it was a Black Jim Beam day pack, sensational, lots of zipper pockets and pouches, easy and light to carry.CheersWaza (Trek 83)

Hi Are we there yet?Have to agree with Nettie, sometimes KTL sometimes loses email contact, but I can assure you that Gail and her crew will look after you extremely well. I have nothing but praise for her organisation. I emailed Gail initially back in '04 and received an overnight reply and was welcomed aboard and had a wonderful trip with my…[Read more]

Hi MickI guess shoes are a personal thing as everyone is different and what suits one person may not suit another, but one thing for sure is that they have to be comfortable. I had an old leather pair and I kept getting blisters when I started training, so they went West.I was able to pick up a great pair from Boots Outdoor World at Erina on the…[Read more]

Hi GailHappy New Year for 2008, even if I'm a month late.Have just read about some music on a CD, do you have another copy and has it got 'One Pella Mary' on it? It was my favourite song on the whole Trek and the Boys sang it for the Daughter of that Veteran who flew into Brigade Hill on 28th April 2005 and she was reduced to tears after they had…[Read more]

Hi TillyAs per another Post question and receive different responses and again all I can suggest is that you train with both types and take what is most comfortable for you. I trained on Middle Brother Mountain on the NSW Mid North Coast and picked up good Australian hardwood branches and used those and went through about 15 before I got the right…[Read more]