DAY 1 - PORT MORESBY TO KOKODA

Thursday 09 October

After a long day of travel yesterday, the trekkers arrived in Port Moresby and were transported the 15min drive back to the 5-star Hilton Hotel. A few enjoyed a swim before gathering for a pre trek briefing, then had a great dinner, before back to their room to unpack, repack, unpack, and repack.

There was a mix of nerves and excitement as the trekkers were up this morning for a hot breakfast before heading back to the airport for a 30 minute light to Popondetta. Unfortunately the flight was rescheduled on Monday and trekkers flight time was changed to 1pm. However, this didn’t dampen the excitement as they flew over the Owen Stanley ranges and the Kokoda track, before landing in Popondetta at 2pm. Here they boarded a troop carrier for a short 15 minute ride into the town to pick up some supplies and then they were back on the troop carrier as they made the journey to Kokoda station.

Upon arriving in Kokoda at 7pm the visited the museum, Kokoda plateau and discussed the beginning of the Kokoda campaign. Everyone is in great spirits as they await their dinner and contemplating what tomorrow has in store for them.