DAY 8 - UA ULE CREEK VILLAGE - GOLDIE RIVER

Tuesday 10 November

The trekkers were excited for there last full day on the track and to be so close to the finish line. Yet many were amazed at how quickly the past eight days had passed and saddened that the journey was coming to an end.

At first light, the group packed up camp and headed straight back into the creek, crossing it several times over the course of an hour as they made their way towards the base of Imita Ridge.

What followed was one final challenge—a one-hour climb up Imita Ridge. More than a few trekkers declared it the toughest climb of the entire trek, a fitting final test before reaching the finish line.

After reaching the top, the group descended Imita Ridge towards the village of Goodwater, where they stopped for a well-earned break. From there, they continued on to Dump 66 before trekking for another hour to Goldie River.

It was another dry hot day as the trekkers reached the Goldie River, where they crossed the water at 2pm and are now set up un camp waiting for there final summit to the Kokoda Arches at Owers’ Crn tomorrow.