Kokoda 2017 Newsletter
Two – January 2017
Checklist
Passport Doctor Medical Innoculations Personal Medications
Boots & socks Correct pack Sleeping Bag Sleeping Mat Sleeping Liner
Blue tarp Historical Research Familiar with the gear list (attached) Bruce’s Forms
Items in italics have been provided – let me (GH) know if you have missed out. (Some additional packs will be here soon for those who have the wrong size)
Continue to monitor the Facebook site regularly for information that relates to fundraising and training or general organisation.
Fundraising
You have done a fantastic job so far, keep up the good work. A special big thank you to those who have stepped up and done the extra bit over the Christmas break while some of us were away. Your efforts are really appreciated.
Coming up – Tumbatrek (11th Feb), Trekathon (TBA), Tumbafest (25/26th Feb), Overnight Camp (TBA) and …
Training Walks (keep an eye on Facebook)
Unable to attend – respond to the Facebook message to let us know.
Attending – ‘like’ the post on Facebook
Running late – contact Grant: 0428483034 or Bruce: 0407020176
Additional (Catchup) training walks will be advertised on Facebook, or by asking for one.
Historical Research
This should be finished early February.
Jake B (family member), Jock (Walter Clark), Billie (Bert Beros), Jemma (Herbert Warman)
Jake W (Joe Muggleton), Kayne (family member or John Metson), Kirby (Ralph Honner)
Hannah (Harold West), Tyler (Stan Bisset), Lachlan – Gabi – Renee – Shaun (choice of Albert Moore, Sam Templeton, Bruce Kingsbury, Doc Vernon, Bede Tongs, Charlie McCallum or a family member).
See me if you need help – I have information on all of these people. (GH)
Website (www.tumbarumba2kokoda.org.au)
Our website contains an incredible amount of information, take some time to have a look at it. All previous treks are covered in detail.
On the Homepage click on ‘Our Treks’, then select ‘2017’ then browse around.
I will try to update it during early January (including any broken links).
Take to time to learn something about Papua New Guinea and the Kokoda Track.
Abuari is awonderful village with lots of great kids to meet.
There are challenges ahead.
Nothing you can’t handle.
Kokoda 2017 Equipment List – talk to us if you are not sure about something
Equipment Provided
Pack, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, sleeping mat, tent (2 share)
All food & cooking gear
1 insect repellant (Deet strength), 2 tubes of hand gel, 1 emergency blanket (between 2/3 trekkers)
The leaders have an extensive first-aid kit and a number of smaller kits.
Water filters.
Duffel bag (to carry packs to/from PNG)
Small backpack (attaches to main backpack) - for carrying valuables etc. to/from PNG
Heavy duty plastic liner for pack (from the Vet),
Equipment you need to provide
CLOTHING
No nylon!! Quick dry or cotton is best.
Day Clothes (wear every day while trekking for two weeks - wash whenever possible)
Hat, Shorts, Shirt, Underwear, Woollen or trekking/hiking socks, Ankle covers
Handkerchief, Boots
Camp Clothes (in a waterproof bag) (wear at night while on the trek)
Shorts or zip-off lightweight long trousers, 2 Shirts(one long sleeved shirt - for cooler nights & mosquito areas)
Lightweight sandals/crocs, Lightweight wind/rain jacket (or lightweight poncho)
Underwear
t-shirt for bedtime
Additional Clothes
One/two additional sets of underwear, another pair of trekking socks, Sarong (females)
OTHER GEAR
waterproof bag for sleeping bag & change of clothes
Head torch + spare batteries (a second small torch is handy)
Small plastic shovel (share with others), 2/3 rolls of toilet paper (in cliplock bags)
"Wet Wipes" have been found to be very useful
Personal medication (including malaria tablets)
Sunscreen, tube of paw-paw cream
Water bottle (& puritabs if considered necessary – filters should take care of water quality)
Personal hygiene – toothbrush & toothpaste, soap
Micro-fibre towel, plastic pegs (max. of 10)
Travel diary & pen/pencil (in a waterproof bag)
Bowl, cup, spoon, fork (lightweight), a sharpish knife is handy
Whistle, lightweight sit-upon
A few spare plastic bags to hold wet (or dry) gear.
Money (drinks approx. 7 kina, some souvenirs on track (but you will have to carry them!!)
YOU ARE TO DECIDE WHETHER YOU REALLY NEED ANY OF THESE WHILE TREKKING
Camera (& spare batteries), sunglasses (you are in the jungle a lot of the time), sweatband
Shampoo, anti-perspirant
Gifts for village kids (no lollies)
Gifts for the Abuari school
(cont.)
USEFUL ITEMS (share over the whole group?)
Multi-purpose knife (BW), clothes line, playing cards (GH), trekking books (GH)
Needles, cotton, string, tape, spare laces
Small musical instrument (we will have a ukulele)
THINGS YOU DEFINITELY DO NOT NEED TO TAKE TO PNG
Mobile phone, ipod/mp3/walkman etc
TRAVELLING TO/FROM PNG
We will each leave the small pack in the duffel bag at the motel while we are walking the track (valuables (eg passport) can also be safely left)
A fresh set of clothes for the day drip in Port Moresby (after the trek) and to travel home in is highly recommended. (These will fit inside the duffel bag on the way over)
Soap, deodorant, shampoo, perfume will be very welcome on return to the motel. (the motel is basic – so take your own)
Take a small sturdy brush with which to scrub mud off boots, tents, backpacks (to clear Customs in Sydney)
SUMMARY - Clothes
Set of clothes Tumbarumba to Port Moresby (leave at motel)
Set of clothes for trekking
Set of clothes for nights while on track
Set of clothes for day trip around Port Moresby after trek (leave at motel)
Set of clothes for trip home (leave at motel)