Kokoda Trail | yowieshane | Activity https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/yowieshane/activity/ Activity feed for yowieshane. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:26:09 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ba189bca4b01c8af858b61f93add566d yowieshane replied to the topic Security In Port Moresby in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/security-in-port-moresby/#post-106810 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 06:55:10 +1000 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]

]]> 05bd429dbf251d34092fb55f73a8ef63 yowieshane replied to the topic Trek 885 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-885-trek-completed/#post-106802 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:40:29 +1000 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

]]> 8a4aaa398d33b15f0b8955b9b136f299 yowieshane replied to the topic Trek 885 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-885-trek-completed/#post-106797 Tue, 02 Jul 2013 17:24:46 +1000 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

]]> 789fca7ee69971ec555aba426149e48f yowieshane replied to the topic Security In Port Moresby in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/security-in-port-moresby/#post-106789 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:51:33 +1000 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]

]]> 9a5f54a18f1b73786dbb4f585c84e46b yowieshane replied to the topic Security In Port Moresby in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/security-in-port-moresby/#post-106788 Mon, 01 Jul 2013 09:35:35 +1000 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]

]]> 40b57eb9a39fc722831e10e381f46bac yowieshane replied to the topic Using A Porter Or Not? in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/using-a-porter-or-not/#post-106228 Thu, 24 May 2012 03:57:34 +1000 710782e7f14c0c9deab6d7bace4ac950 yowieshane replied to the topic Tourism Student Here in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/tourism-student-here/#post-104986 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:58:42 +1000 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]

]]> c7fa949cef7b5166f5e2b0321e28ac8f yowieshane replied to the topic Fluppy in the forum Share Your Experience https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/fluppy/#post-103451 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:47:32 +1000 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]

]]> b2c7d1021e15022125fb7c73f8901d92 yowieshane replied to the topic Stuff in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/stuff/#post-103069 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:17:39 +1000 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]

]]> e7c4165a0cc22038b9768f8c62a6cbbe yowieshane replied to the topic Port Moresby in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/port-moresby/#post-103045 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:27:17 +1000 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]

]]> b868e71adbf84da7e5a68a7875690fd7 yowieshane replied to the topic Gateway Hotel Lockers in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/gateway-hotel-lockers/#post-102996 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:37:34 +1000 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]

]]> d03b12ae50554de286fe4b02a9ff49a3 yowieshane replied to the topic Munchies Along The Track. What Did You Take Or What Did You Wish You in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/munchies-along-the-track-what-did-you-take-or-what-did-you-wish-you/#post-102934 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:52:42 +1000 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]

]]> 404aaa69e82d3ec80b739a82abf43d25 yowieshane replied to the topic Quick Gear Questions in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/quick-gear-questions/#post-102831 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:48:48 +1000 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]

]]> bec036f2f61cd9c644f52a146c63f781 yowieshane replied to the topic Government Rebate? in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/government-rebate/#post-102610 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:50:38 +1000 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]

]]> 561969fe93012d5a5562c19994208366 yowieshane replied to the topic Walking The Trail in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/walking-the-trail/#post-102505 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:55:48 +1000 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]

]]> a998f87d65d01a41ab28638f69eec9d0 yowieshane replied to the topic Pack Weight in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/pack-weight-2/#post-102448 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:19:28 +1000 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]

]]> 58f85c6d6bd970ddfb6e31e800f99162 yowieshane replied to the topic Kokoda Airport Terminal Building in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-airport-terminal-building/#post-102341 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:46:51 +1000 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]

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