Hi everyone, latest update:1. David Eyers flew in today and is currently staying at the Gateway Hotel. We took him to the doctors to check out his knees and he has no apparent problem. David said to push on would have put too much pressure on them so he decided to stop at Efogi and fly out.2. With regards to the rest of the team, unfortunately…[Read more]

Photograph: the final destination, arrival at Salamaua where trekkers will be able to relax and reflect back on their trek. In Salamaua they will be able to swim, dive or do whatever they wish to do to unwind from their trek.6.jpg

Photograph: a reminder of what took place during World War II:5.jpg

In this part of PNG they still hunt with bows and arrows as can be seen in this photograph:44.jpg

Ammunition seen here just lying around untouched since the war:38.jpg

A diggers boot left behind by a digger – just look at the colour – no wonder they stood out! 35.jpg

In some parts its real tough as can be seen here when Chris grabs hold of some tree roots to help him up a steep hill:28.jpg

Photograph: one of the porters points to where the trek leads to Wau:25.jpg

Photograph: an elderly man in a village holds up a piece of paper to show how he was one of the fuzzy wuzzy angels in these parts who helped our diggers during World War II when they defended Wau from the Japanese taking over the Wau airstrip:22.jpg

Photograph: the terrain in this area of PNG taken last year when one of our guides walked as an awareness for the commencements of treks in 2006:18.jpg

Hi Doogie, tks for your message. April is probably not a good time to trek using frequent flyer points for a large group due to the amount of other trekkers coming to PNG during this month as its the busiest time of the year. You can always try but I do not like your chances. You probably have more of a chance when you trek outside of the…[Read more]

Hi everyone, latest update Thursday 6th April.Have just spoken to Graeme and he says they have made it to Efogi where they will spend the night.David Eyers has decided to call it quits and will be airlifted off the track on Saturday as there was no available flight tomorrow. David's knees appear to be letting him down so he has decided not to…[Read more]

John arrived back in this afternoon. We met up with him, took him to Airlines of PNG's office to book a seat on the afternoon's flight to Cairns. He later caught this flight but seems determined to come back again!With regards to the others in this group, the last time I spoke to our guide they were hoping to make Kagi as they were one day…[Read more]

Our two trekkers caught the flight around midday today to Tufi and will return to Port Moresby on Sunday.According to Russell they had a great time and sat up last night until 11pm telling stories before turning in.Due to the late arrival in Kokoda, they were able to sleep in and enjoy a relaxing morning before heading for the airport.

Message from Aidan, Thank you very much for the message but said you scared the hell out of him thinking something must have been wrong for him to receive a message on the Kokoda Track.This morning when I spoke to our guide Jeffard at Templeton's Crossing, Aidan was up ahead of him. I told Jeffard there was a message for Aidan and when he caught…[Read more]

Back country products are all dehydrated packets of food total weight 90grams.pouchfront2.jpg

We also noted in the program, the food their trekkers carry and how it is distributed and packed by their own trekkers. With regards to you our trekkers, you are given 24 hour ration packs which are packed well ahead of time and ready to hand out to you each morning. At our briefing you are handed your first days rations. If you are carrying…[Read more]

Both Russell and I ask our porters and guides to make sure they clean up after themselves before leaving campsites. However, as we are not out there to ensure this happens, it would be appreciated if you our trekkers took note of this and mentioned it to the guide or assistant guide if you ever witnessed such a practice not taking place. All…[Read more]

Trekkers before they boarded their flight to Kokoda seen here at the Airlines of PNG's terminal at Jackson's Airport. The flight took off for Kokoda around 10am.Airport.jpg

Hi everyone, sorry have had problems with my internet and emails since arriving back in PNG last Saturday and really miss my broadband like you wouldnt believe.The update on this trek is that both trekkers walked into Kokoda this morning and are overnighting at Rusty's Kokoda block before flying out tomorrow to Tufi.According to Russell they…[Read more]