Oops, sorry Graeme I must have missed this.Yes the hotel offer facilities to babysit your valuables and also a storage area for the items you do not wish to take with you on the Kokoda Trail.We must emphasise that no-one should leave valuables inside their bags as the Gateway try their hardest but with staff coming and going its hard to control…[Read more]

Update 8pm 1/08/05: Angus and our porters have made it to Nauro but seems he is struggling with a blister on his toe and sore knees.The guys are encouraging him all the way but said it could slow them down a little. A day behind is our next group heading the same direction who could catch them if Angus struggles again tomorrow.Good news for Tony…[Read more]

Latest from the trail: Tony radioed in and said he was having trouble with his radio. He said if he couldnt make contact with us again that they had planned to spend the last night at Ower's Corner and that they would be ready for a pickup at 8am on Thursday.On the way back into town we will have a stopover at Bomana War Cemetery. All going…[Read more]

Message for Rob Laurie:Hi GrandadHope the Cherry Ripes are holding out? I am thinking of you – as are Jam, Gina and Diana – and hope the tent is waterproof and the ground not too hard!Love, your grand-daughter Vivi

Jessie forgot to mention that at Eora Creek you constantly hear the roar of the river below and the climb up and down from the creek is quite steep. Somehow though, the boys seems to go up and down carrying water to cook with and make it look easy.Eoro Creek:IMG_0482.jpg

Rachael was getting a little nervous that she would be able to carry her pack and may want to hire a porter but wanted to see how she went on the first day carrying her pack.She was ok but felt she needed a porter so help was soon on its way and a guy called Andrew walked up from Kokoda to Isurava to join up with their group and act as a porter…[Read more]

Hi everyone, I spoke to Tony our guide this afternoon and all trekkers are doing ok but one porter is sick.Trekkers are now at Brigade Hill where they are spending the night. Tony asked about the Cricket score and also the result of the Rugby Match against South Africa and the Wallabies.All sounded in good spirts re the excitement in the…[Read more]

Message sent by email from Rob Laurie's wife:Australia 190 & 384England 155 & 156 for 5Wallabies lost to SpringboksI am off to Sydney shortlyHope all going well and that you are enjoying the experience?

Trekkers following their flight into Kokoda looked around the area during the day…went for a swim…and totally relaxed.They then spent the night at Rusty's Place (his family block) in Kokoda and were up bright an early for a 6am start for their walk up to Isurava yesterday 22nd July.The groups main worry was planning to walk while there was a…[Read more]

Also now available an Anzac Day DVD at Brigade Hill – Trek 83Date: 24 April 2005 – 2 May 2005 – trek kicked off by Warren Turner Warren_training.jpg

Richard, said tks for that, we have had a great time, see you Tuesday.Richard told me they were welcomed by a sing sing and heaps of food prepared by the women you see here pictured on a previous trek.As we spoke by two way radio, they were at a soccer match and could not work out which team was which but were enjoying it anyway…hahaThey had a…[Read more]

Hi everyone, just spoke to the guys and they are in good spirits and looking forward to finishing tomorrow around midday.We will take them to the Bomana War Cemetery on the way back into Port Moresby and they should be back in their hotel around 2pm or thereabouts.I read out your messages and there were all VERY HAPPY TO HEAR THEM so tks everyone…[Read more]

PLEASE NOTE: DVD's will only be sold to members of each of the relevant Treks. ie. we cannot sell these to the public.

Hi everyone, sorry about no feedback yesterday as I was in and out organising the trek heading out today and may have missed their call. This morning 7am – 17th July, I spoke to Alice (John's wife) by two way radio in Kokoda and she said the group is expected today around 10am.They will arrive in Kokoda Station and have a look around at the…[Read more]

A tip from 4 doctors over 50 who just walked with us:They said it is a MUST for all trekkers their age to have not one but TWO walking sticks.It was suggested I strongly get this message across to all future trekkers so they are prepared.I must admit Russell suggested to me that I purchase two walking sticks and they were absolutely fantastic.…[Read more]

Radio contact this morning from Mt Bellamy as follows:Matt: Hi to Jill and the kids – I am doing ok and enjoying the trip, please do not worry, see you soon….MattAlex:going well, feeling ok but wondering how our daughter is going, please respond, tks AlexNick & Chris:Hello Kayleen, Dad & I are both coping ok…its a tough slog but so far so good…[Read more]

Hi there, on average most packs weigh in around the 15kg mark if someone is carrying their own but mostly the average would be around the 17kg mark including water.Hence, if you are comfortable carrying this weight and it does not affect your balance than by all means give it a go.If on the other hand you struggle up what we call test mountain…[Read more]

All trekkers had an early start this morning when they had to book in for their flight to Kokoda which should leave around 9 am.Another photograph taken last night – as you can see pizza was on the menu:IMG_0860.jpg

When we met with the group at the Ela Beach Hotel it was decided we would pick them up at 6:30 for their drop off at Ower's Corner.However, when we arrived they were all still having breakfast and we finally departed around 7ish. On the way out we popped into the Bomana War Cemetery before heading out to Ower's.All trekkers got away around 8:30am…[Read more]

Trek Update 9th July:When Justus made contact today, it was very hard to hear him properly but he managed to let us know that all trekkers are doing just great and that tonight they had hoped to camp at Myola Junction.Also at Myola Junction more than likely would have been our other three treks – trek 76 heading towards Kokoda and the other two…[Read more]