Hey badger / Tony,

We stayed at the Gateway and they look after passport,cash etc in an envelope that you sign in/out and is put in their safe

As for baggage it was stored in a luggage room which took awhile to get back as nothing happens quickly at the hotel – like I said PNG time

I would imagine that everything would be safe in the luggage…[Read more]

Go Warren!!

Pick the right path through the swamp today mate!

And good luck with "The Wall" tomorrow

Everyone here in Adelaide keeping an eye on your progress

Just think of those well earned cold SP's at the end!!

Cheers ShaneTrek 744 Naoro to Agulogo – Swamp.JPG

Go Warren – or Wazzdog – from all the Monday night Pushing Performance training group

Glad you got to see the crows win on the Gold Coast before your trek

Stay strong and take it one step at a time

Cheers Shane

Hi again Badger,

Just looked at what is included in the package with kokoda trekking and it says that you are met at the airport – transfered to Bomana to visit the cementry – and then taken to Sogeri lodge for your 1st nights accomodation. Sogeri lodge is on the way to Owers Corner so you would not be staying Moresby at all. Of course you can…[Read more]

Hi Badger

Since no one has replied so far I will reply with my own experience with another trekking company

I trekked in 2009 with a group organised by the Adelaide Crows AFL club

Our trip was organised by flight centre and we trekked with another company which I wont mention here

But from following this forum since my trek I believe Kokoda…[Read more]

JasonIt sounds like a good project to work on so good luck with it.Have a look at other forum topics on this site for the number of walkers. They keep exact numbers of how many permits are issued = number of trekkers on the track each month. I believe Gail (who runs this site and owns and runs Kokoda Trekking/ Orohaven Resort from PNG) may be able…[Read more]

Well done fluppy!And to Mr Fluppy as well – I think he was trekking as well as I can remember from 1 topic discussionAny idea how he went Gail?As to the Orohaven retreat I trekked with another company for a charity trek. We had a flight delay and were lucky enough to "discover" the delights of cold beer and pizza at this excellent looking…[Read more]

FluppyLooks pretty good so far. I freaked out when I saw how much gear I had as well. I always err on the side of caution and pack too much – so packing for the trek for me was extremely difficult. I always add in "just in case" items when packing for normal holidays. Unfortunately you do not have this luxury for kokoda.Remember that you need some…[Read more]

MTVI can only comment about the Gateway hotel but there are several others that trekking companies use. I would imagine that the pre and post trek accomodation should be booked by your trekking company as part of your package – if not I would start to be concerned. The Gateway is close to the airport so it is very convenient for catching flights.…[Read more]

FluppyYour passport will be secure at the Gateway – it gets locked in the Managers safe along with wallets/other valuables. Extra baggage and clothing can be left in their baggage room which is not quite as secure but safe enough.Just remember to go down to reception with plenty of time as you are on PNG time and it may take a little while to…[Read more]

Snacks – I took snakes- for odd casual scoff, energy bars – for after particularly hard hills or at major breaks and also nuts – great for a casual scoff as well as a salt top up. But I would suggest to take what YOU like to snack on. Nothing like a quick snake to boost your energy and morale for me.On drinking water I took both Endura and…[Read more]

MTV – good luck with your trek.Gaters are a must have. A guy on our trek did not have them (And Don is tough as old nails and wanted to slog it out the old fashioned army way) but he suffered when going through "The Swamp". Mud got into his boots in the swamp and he ended up getting swamp foot or trench foot – like the diggers did in the trenches…[Read more]

Hi allThis scheme is called the TRS – Tourist Refund SchemeBUT despite it being called tourist refund scheme it also applies to Aust residents going o/seas on holidaysBasically you have to spend over $300 (easy with trekking gear)Spend over $300 in the 1 shop – have it all on 1 invoiceAnd you have to purchase the item(s) in the last 30 days before…[Read more]

Pacman77Have to agree with EveG queries/concerns.Kokoda is not a simple walk in the park that you can go into without thorough preparation. At least 6 months of training and preparation is vital to ensure that you are not choppered out on the 2nd day!I would hate to see your enthusiasm for the track turn into disappointment from not completing…[Read more]

Goal2010Good luck with your trek next year. It might seem to be too early to start training but if I can give you 1 piece of advice is that it is NEVER too early. You cannot under estimate the value of getting hills in your legs. And if you are seriously thinking about carrying your own pack you will need some serious hills under your legs with as…[Read more]

Firstly thanks for your work on the airport terminal and Orohaven Retreat.I just finished my trek last Wednesday with another trekking company as part of a charity trek. Hardest and most satisfying thing I have ever done in my life.Sadly the terminal facilities have been knocked down/over in the last week and flowers surrounding the terminal…[Read more]