He couldnt believe how you could sit for hours and hours inside a car that never seem to run out of road.Kingsley is indeed being groomed to help his father run Kokoda Trekking in the long term.Photograph: Kingsley in the back of our car when we drove from Melbourne to the Gold Coast in January 20087:Kingsley.gif

Editors Note; Kingsley is now a couple of years older and has just experienced his first trip to Australia with his father. He has also walked the track now 3 times.Kingsley and Russell Eroro – January 2007:Father_and_Son.gif

Travel Clothing:1. Versatility: Choose garments that can be worn for a variety of environments and occasions. If you will only wear it once, leave it at home.2. Odour Resistance: Merino wool and anti-bacterial synthetic fabrics can be worn for days before needing a wash, so you can get away with packing less clothing.3. Quick-Drying: Spend your…[Read more]

Useful waterproof sacks to use as inserts in your backpack:Ultra-Sil Dry Sack – Feather Light, Bone Dry – Ultra lightweight dry sacks made of nylon – a fully seam-taped Siliconised Cordura.Keep your gear dry and your pack light.Waterproof, Ultralight, no compromise. Seven sizes, seven incredibly light weights:1 litre – 20 g 2 litre – 23 g4 litre…[Read more]

Various Backpack companies for you to compare:Options:1. Berghaus – http://www.berghaus.com or CLICK HERE:2. Eagle Creek – http://www.snowgum.com.au or CLICK HERE:3. Osprey – http://www.ospreypacks.com.au or CLICK HERE:4. Vaude – http://www.rucsac.com.au or CLICK HERE:5. Black Wolf – http://www.blackwolf.com.au CLICK HERE:6. DMH Outdoors – http://www.dmh.aust.com or CLICK HERE:7.…[Read more]

HOT TIPS:A correctly loaded pack will always be more comfortable. Keep the bulk of the weight close to your back, just behind your shoulders. Never place heavy items in the bottom. Organise yourself with coloured stuffsacks. Undies in blue, T-shirts in red…you get the idea – refer belowIf your backpack ever feels uncomfortable while you're…[Read more]

ADVICE:Buy from a store that will adjust the harness length, frame curvature and show you how to adjust the straps for maximum comfort. A pack is only comfortable if you adjust it correctly.Be suspicious of stated capacities; many are guesses. Compare contenders side-by-side.A warranty is of little use in the middle of nowhere when you are…[Read more]

Mosquito NetsStop mosquitoes, bed bugs and other nasty bities. Ideal for travellers, backpackers and outback camping, these Mozzie Nets are light, compact and essential for travel in areas where mosquito borne disease is a risk. Permethrin is a very safe and effective insecticide which the World Health Organisation recommends for the reduction of…[Read more]

PLEASE NOTE: 'Take a test dose of any new medication before you go, especially malaria pills'. Last year we had one trekker who had travelled from Perth to Cairns and was forced to turn around and head back home because he had a reaction to the Malaria Tablets he had been given.He was so disappointed but home he went. Some months later he joined…[Read more]

Budget $70-$150 for a good medical kit

TRAVEL SURVIVAL:

• Schedule a dental check-up before departure
• Have necessary vaccines six to eight weeks before departure
• Purchase 'Travel Insurance'; read the exclusions
• Take a travellers' Medical Kit
• Take your vaccination card and a letter of authorisation for medications.
• Take a test dose of any new medications before you go, especially 'MALARIA…

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You can carry prescription medications with confidence, however all traellers should carry a covering letter to help prevent a misunderstanding when customs open your bag and find lots of little pills. All drugs should also be clearly labelled with the name of the drug, dosage instructions, what it's for, yourname and the date…[Read more]

It may sound like a cliche, but 'be prepared' is the best advice for staying healthy when travelling.Roughly 50% of international travellers will develop a medical problem while away. In some parts of the world you won't have easy access to modern medical care, so a medical kit is an invaluable part of every traveller's luggage.Many travellers…[Read more]

GENERAL:Tour cost per trekker in Australian Dollars includes;Expatriate guided treks by Pam or NikkiVillage FeesAccommodation in WauAccommodation in SalamauaTransport to start of trackTrack PermitsGroup portersAll MealsAirfares Ground transportSea Transport Salamaua to LaeAirport transfersThe cost of a personal porter is A$320.00 which covers the…[Read more]

Ground Transport – Fly to Lae then drive to Wau – POM -Lae – Wau

• 8 trekkers A$2465.00
• 7 trekkers A$2640.00
• 6 trekkers A$2660.00
• 5 trekkers A$2935.00
• 4 trekkers A$3290.00
• 3 trekkers A$3980.00

POA for more than 8 trekkersPOA for less than 3 trekkers Note: These prices maybe subject to change. This price does not include accommodation in Lae if the group…[Read more]

AIR CHARTER – POM-WAU

• 8 trekkers A$2600.00
• 7 trekkers A$2825.00
• 6 trekkers A$2940.00
• 5 trekkers A$3320.00
• 4 trekkers A$3815.00
• 3 trekkers A$4715.00

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