Hi Kim,I also stayed at Loloata Island – it is about 40 minutes (door to door) from the airport by boat and car but a more relaxed atmosphere than Moresby. The sea laps under your room when the tide comes in. It also has a short walking track up its single hill to stretch your legs. We stayed an extra day after our trek – some pictures…[Read more]

Hi All,The recent deaths on the Track are certainly generating a lot of discussion and publicity about fitness and preparation which is, at least, some good to come out of all these tragedies.Having only just walked the Track in September, I agree with Peter that there were many people out on the Track who 'appeared' unsuitable but coped well and…[Read more]

Hi Fluppy,My first post – so please excuse any technical glitches (user error!).My hubby and I returned to Adelaide from a successful Kokoda Trek on the day of your Injury Freak Out post and our own story may provide some encouragement.We're mature aged experienced trekkers and have walked extensively within Australia as well as overseas, usually…[Read more]