DAY 8 - UA ULE CREEK TO OWERS' CRN

Thursday 30 April

A few trekkers were a little emotional this morning, realising that it’s there last day on the track and a few others were looking forward to it! The morning started by trekking straight back into the creek as they crossed it another 1/2 dozen times for an hour on the way to the base of Imita Ridge. They then trekked up Imita for an hour and many said this was the toughest climb of the trek. Imita Ridge was the final withdrawal of the main Australian army, and this was the place they were told that they must make their final stand. Then they trekked down Imita ridge for an hour on the way to Goodwater village, where they rested and had a good break. Then they trekked another hour onto there “Goldie River” arriving in good time where a few enjoyed a swim. They then gathered arm in arm to reflect on the past 8 days before making their way up to their destination at Owers’ Corner. After arriving they enjoyed a hot BBQ, cold beer, soft-drinks and Moet champagne and now heading to Bomana War cemetery to pay their respects before making their way back to the luxury of the 5 Star Hilton Hotel for a hot shower! Tonight, they will have a celebration dinner with the porters and guides from there trek.