Hi All, Great tips. 6 of us just got back and we had a ball. Couple of things I would add. DON'T go cheap on your shoes. One of our members went a cheaper alternative and paid the price when they 'blew out' on day 5. He had to revert to his runners for the last few days and destroyed them as well luckily on the last day. Spend the…[Read more]

OOps forgat jafa is right almost no flies on the track so you don't need to go the whole way and get the corks if anything would be more annoying then helpful.CheersXMan

G'day Fluppy, To find your local agent or retailer, contact Akubra by phone or fax and they will put you in contact with the Akubra outlet closest to you.Akubra HatsPO Box 287Kempsey NSW 2440Phone +61 2 6562 6177Fax +61 2 6562 8726As far as myth goes the Swaggy actually did have them hanging off his hat…and yes if you want to you can still…[Read more]

G'Day tbrennen Look up Fluppy's posts you will see one there about newbie trekking Kokoda. It was regarding her medication. I replied to that one with a few links to the sites that you can use to check your medication and different options. Best bet is check with your GP first regarding all immunizations and required meds then follow up…[Read more]

Hi Nettie,We are back all survived well and we had a unbelievable trek. It could not ever be duplicated. Ivan was not at Isurava when we went through. I found your plaque though at the memorial. It is a very sacred place. I couldn't find an Akubra in my size (I have a big boof head) so settles for a Barmah leather hat and it worked a treat…[Read more]

Hi Heather,I would just like to throw in that the good old fashioned exercise bike is very good tool to use for strengthening of the legs. It is low impact and works both the extension and compression of muscles. This helped me no end when I was traveling for business a month before the trek even if you have no hills or stairs every gym has a…[Read more]

Hi Fluppy,Xman again, as to your medications (My eldest son is High functioning Autistic ) According to information I can find on the net your personal medication should be carried in your hand luggage. Maybe a medication card see link- http://clearlyvisiblesafetysigns.com/medicationcard.html Doesn't have to be that company but is a good idea…[Read more]

G'day Fluppy, 6 of us have just finished Trek 396 on Thursday. The only member of our party who carried their own pack was Nick who was also the youngest at 26. We had different levels of fitness in our group with the age range from 26 – 59. If your hubby wants to carry his own pack then all I can say is that he should not overate…[Read more]

G'day,The more I read and look at photos of people who have done the trek the more and more I am looking forward to it. I have not ever done something that I have had so much anticipation before the event….. From watching the porters seem to take it all in their stride literally. I read in the news that a new record was set by one of the…[Read more]