Well, the opportunity came knocking and I grabbed at it with both hands.This Sunday's walk is something that I have wanted to do and some of us have already done so, and some of us have as part of the Kokoda Track, but it will be an all day affair walking the first part of the Kokoda Track, from Ower's Corner to Imita Ridge.
The walk will be around 7 hours in duration and we will have to depart town at 7am in order to complete the walk during daylight hours.
We will start from Ower's Corner and I have arranged for secure parking arrangements, and with already arranged guides, we will wander down hill to the Goldie River, cross over and then up the other side to the top of Imita Ridge. Starting altitude around 735mASL and descending to 420mASL, then climbing to 850mASL.
And then back again.
The Goldie River is approximately 1 metre deep and around 20 metres across. It can also be described as cold and wet and is a fairly fast running river.
But for those who would like a taste of what the Kokoda Track is like, then this is a good opportunity. You will need to bring plenty of water, some food (this is an all day walk) and suitable walking gear (hat, and shoes). The area has not received any rain for some time and is dry, but still greasy underfoot, and it could rain at any moment.
A 4WD is required to get you to Ower's Corner, as the Road from Sogeri to Ower's is heavily rutted. It is dry at the moment and solid underwheel, but the ruts are large and good clearance is required.
This walk is tough and remember, although we can help arrange guides and parking, your own personal safety is your own responsibility. Ower's Corner does suffer a reputation for raskol activity, so remember to ensure all your relative security proceedures are in place.
An alternative for those not wanting to attempt this challenging walk is to perhaps arrange for a PAU walk?
The walk will be around 7 hours in duration and we will have to depart town at 7am in order to complete the walk during daylight hours.
We will start from Ower's Corner and I have arranged for secure parking arrangements, and with already arranged guides, we will wander down hill to the Goldie River, cross over and then up the other side to the top of Imita Ridge. Starting altitude around 735mASL and descending to 420mASL, then climbing to 850mASL.
And then back again.
The Goldie River is approximately 1 metre deep and around 20 metres across. It can also be described as cold and wet and is a fairly fast running river.
But for those who would like a taste of what the Kokoda Track is like, then this is a good opportunity. You will need to bring plenty of water, some food (this is an all day walk) and suitable walking gear (hat, and shoes). The area has not received any rain for some time and is dry, but still greasy underfoot, and it could rain at any moment.
A 4WD is required to get you to Ower's Corner, as the Road from Sogeri to Ower's is heavily rutted. It is dry at the moment and solid underwheel, but the ruts are large and good clearance is required.
This walk is tough and remember, although we can help arrange guides and parking, your own personal safety is your own responsibility. Ower's Corner does suffer a reputation for raskol activity, so remember to ensure all your relative security proceedures are in place.
An alternative for those not wanting to attempt this challenging walk is to perhaps arrange for a PAU walk?
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