DAY 7 - NAURO TO UA UL CREEK

Wednesday 23 April

It was a tough trek out of camp to start to the day with a steep climb for an hour to some amazing views of the Maguli Ranges at the summit. It was here that the Japanese reported they could see the lights of Moresby. Then a long hike across and down for 90 minutes for a rest break before another 60 minutes to visit some Japanese slit trenches. Then a short hike down to Ofi Creek for a swim and up-to the campsite for morning tea. After morning tea, it was another tough one up-to Irobaiwa Ridge; where the track conditions were very muddy! This was the final advance of the main Japanese army. The trekkers dropped their packs here and took a short hike to see a Japanese Ammunition Dump and Japanese slit trenches before trekking back to the track and down the ridge to the Village of Irobaiwa for lunch. After lunch the trekkers hiked down to Ua Ule Creek for a quick break before trekking across the fast flowing creek a dozen or so times, on the way to the Ua Ule creek camp site. The trekkers battled the consistent rain and made it into camp at 5:45pm for their final night on the Kokoda track, it was a real adventure! Everyone is doing well and are saying only one wet sleep to go!

They are now enjoying a swim and are excited and looking forward to Imita Ridge tomorrow before the finish line, Owers Cnr.