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  1. Kokodachic avatar

    RE: Port Moresby - Kokoda - Popondetta Road

    by Kokodachic 08 May 2012

    As far as I know there is no road which links Port Moresby to Kokoda which takes about seven days to walk the 96km. The track leaves from…

  2. Kokodachic avatar

    Re: Trekking, a long stroll arond town or a multi day march ??

    by Kokodachic 08 May 2012

    I've done the odd trek. Kokoda, Machu Picchu and consider a trek to be anything that requires a few nights under the stars and a trekking…

  3. kenonthemove avatar

    Independent trekking for Kokoda track

    by kenonthemove 24 May 2011

    Hi. I'll be flying into Port Moresby in a couple of weeks. One of the things I'd like to do is walk the Kokoda Track. I've read about…

  4. felicitydouglas avatar

    PNG- Kokoda and Rabaul

    by felicitydouglas 19 January 2011

    Hey folks, I've got some information about my Kokoda experience, and also a once in a lifetime Rabaul adventure on my blog if you are…

  5. Laszlo avatar

    RE: guides for trekking in PNG

    by Laszlo 22 June 2010

    I can't comment on the Kokoda from personal experience, but it is certainly well-travelled. As for the rest of PNG, I really think a…

  6. jumpsuit avatar

    guides for trekking in PNG

    by jumpsuit 21 June 2010

    How essential is it to have guides for trekking throughout PNG? Isn't the Kokoda well traveled enough to go without. Maybe just you…

  7. nathan80 avatar

    Is it easy to fly local in PNG?

    by nathan80 12 March 2010

    Hello all. The posts here are a great help to me as I'm starting a 12 month RTW trip in August 2010 and will be going to PNG in late January…

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    Re: One Week in PNG

    by nathan80 10 March 2010

    Hello all. The posts here are a great help to me as I'm starting a 12 month RTW trip in August 2010 and will be going to PNG in late…

  9. sixspades avatar

    PMV from Port Moresby to Owers Corner or Sogeri

    by sixspades 30 November 2009

    Hi, would anyone happen to know what time PMV's leave from Port Moresby to Owers' Corner or Sogeri? My plane arrives at midday and I…

  10. globaltourist avatar

    RE: Black Cat Track & Mt. Wilhelm Treking Report

    by globaltourist 10 November 2009

    Sorry you had a bit of a bummer OP I did enjoy reading your report - so thanks for posting It all sounded familiar - the frustration…

  11. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    Some recent PNG news items

    by Ozziegiraffe 13 August 2009

    Links to articles re the natural disaster on New Ireland [floods|http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/pacbeat/stories/200908/s2655061.htm]…

  12. Helga_Africa avatar

    Gerehu, Port Moresby

    by Helga_Africa 04 July 2009

    Hi all, I'm heading to PNG soon, mainly to do Kokoda. I will have a couple of days at the end in Port Moresby. I'm currently booked…

  13. canadianhiker78 avatar

    Kokoda with Local Tour Company

    by canadianhiker78 09 March 2009

    Hi, My first post! Four of us are heading to PNG for the month of May and are planning on hiking Kokoda. Originally planning to book…

  14. MonkeyPuzzle avatar

    RE: Lae and Morobe

    by MonkeyPuzzle 31 January 2009

    Thanks for your time and effort. I lived near Kokoda for 2 months 15 years ago, and I have vivid memories of the place, vacant stares,…

  15. gavincampbell avatar

    Black Cat Track

    by gavincampbell 30 September 2008

    I recently returned from a 7 week trip in Papua New Guinea, I was working on a community project on the Black Cat Track. I'm sure all…

  16. majormajor2 avatar

    RE: Kokoda help

    by majormajor2 04 June 2008

    I can recommend Murray JONES who runs tours to PNG underthe name of Team Kokoda Australia Web: www.teamkokoda.com.au

  17. EAW avatar

    RE: ANZAC DAY 2008 What are you doing?

    by EAW 23 April 2008

    I know its Kokoda and not Gallipoli, but I read a marvelous story about 39 Battalion, the other day. After Kokoda, the 39th stayed in…

  18. MatttyC avatar

    Re: Black Cat Trek - PNG - anyone interested?

    by MatttyC 20 March 2008

    Hi, I was supposed to do the trail over Easter with some friends (who are still going) but have to recover from an injury. I want to…

  19. MatttyC avatar

    Black Cat Trek - PNG - anyone interested?

    by MatttyC 20 March 2008

    Hi, I was supposed to do the trail over easter with some friends (who are still going) but have to recover from an injury. I want to…

  20. Grettak avatar

    Re: Seeking advise on where to go in PNG

    by Grettak 06 January 2008

    Greetings from Milne Bay. Trekking in Milne bay is excellent with heaps of steep, rainforest clad mountains and lots of trails, some…

  21. KokodaEnthusiast avatar

    One day plus in Port Moresby - what to do?

    by KokodaEnthusiast 19 November 2007

    [quote="sarahbj"]
    Should we do a bit of walking on Kokoda or something else?[/quote]

    One day's not enough to walk…

  22. KokodaEnthusiast avatar

    Things to do in Queensland...when it's raining...

    by KokodaEnthusiast 19 November 2007

    [quote="sammmi"]
    Come on now Koko,get enthuiastic about it, maybe even a Schumie lurking beneath the surface, and hey!,…

  23. sammmi avatar

    Things to do in Queensland...when it's raining...

    by sammmi 12 November 2007

    Quote

    I don't really find go-karting that fun.
    Come on now Koko,get enthuiastic about it, maybe even…

  24. Nedotukomka avatar

    Seeking advise on where to go in PNG

    by Nedotukomka 03 November 2007

    I plan to spent 10-20 days in PNG in late Nov early Dec. I want to do a combination of hiking and diving. I definetely plan to spent at…

  25. wanemya avatar

    One day plus in Port Moresby - what to do?

    by wanemya 20 October 2007

    After you see the Mosbi sights you'll still have a day remaining - the Island Bar at The Airways Hotel helps. You can justify "the…

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