Please refer to the following checklist with information to assist you in the preparation for your upcoming adventure with us.
Review booking:
[ ] Review Inclusions & Exclusions
Please review the 2018 HFC Kokoda Adventure Package inclusions and exclusions, for your event. Our adventure packages are very comprehensive however, participants are still subject to additional costs, which are determined by their personal circumstances. Please let me know if you require further clarification in this regard.
[ ] Confirm Your Travel Plans
To participate you need to have a current passport valid for 6 months after your return date. Note; PNG travel visas are now obtained free of charge upon arrival in Port Moresby.
Here is a copy of the adventure itineraryfor the HFC corporate group. No te, the first and last day of the adventure are required for international travel.
[ ] Review Terms and Conditions
Please review your copy of the digital terms and conditions, which you agreed to during the booking process. No further action is required, however if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
[ ] Confirm Personal Information
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that your first and last name entered are identical to your passport as this information will be used to issue your international airline ticket. If your legal name is different from your preferred name, please use "alias" to enter the name you want us to use when addressing you in all our future correspondence. To make changes to your personal details, please reply to this email.
Please note, additional travel cover for pre-existing conditions, policy extensions, etc. will be charged separately.
To claim the complimentary travel insurance, please review the attached copy of the insurer's "product disclosure statement" and then complete the application form and email directly to Michelle for processing.
If you are not an Australian resident or prefer to use your own travel insurance policy, please reply to this email with your details (i.e. insurer's name, your policy number and insurer's emergency contact details). Additionally, you will need to confirm that your insurer covers you for "evacuation from the jungles of PNG" in the event of a medical emergency.
If you have any questions regarding travel insurance or you wish to book additional travel, please contact Michelle directly.
Training Preparation:
The next step is to review the following information and commence your our trek specific training program.
[ ] Obtain Medical Clearance
Although Our Spirit does not generally require proof of medical clearance, we recommend that all participants consult their general practitioner prior to commencing our training program. Obviously, disclosure of Medical Considerations must be made to Our Spirit in a timely manner to ensure individual needs can be met.
[ ] Print Trekking Equipment Checklist
We recommend that you print a copy of our comprehensive Trekking Equipment Checklist, which highlights essential and optional items to take on this adventure.
[ ] View Training Guide
Please refer to the Training Guide for information about the FITT principles, the phases of training and how to monitor your performance and preventing injury.
[ ] Complete Stretch Program
We recommend that you print out the Stretch Program for easy access. These stretches will help you maintain your felxibility throughout the training program.
[ ] Complete Training Program
Ideally, we recommend a 3 Month Training Program to physically prepare for the Kokoda Track. However, people who have a fitness level of 5-6 can commence Kokoda specific training, 60 days prior to departure without compromise.
[ ] Review Nutrition Guide
It is important to maintain a healthy diet in order sustain your increased activity throughtout your training program. Therefore, we have developed a Nutrition Guide to set you on the right path.
1 Month Prior to Departure:
[ ] Review Our PNG Travel Guide
Our PNG Kokoda Travel Guideprovides information relevant to trekking the Kokoda Track and includes an introduction to the geography, history, culture and climate in PNG. There is also a section on frequently asked questions for your interest.
[ ] Read Information For Women On Kokoda
We have provided a separate Women's Guide specifically to address the health & hygiene considerations for women on the Kokoda Track.
[ ] PNG Visas
Please confirm that your passport has more than 6 month’s validity. Then follow the PNG entry visa application instructions from Michael Kelly.
2 Weeks Prior to Departure:
Not long to go now, so please refer to the following items for your attention.
[ ] Travel Insurance
If you have not already done so, please complete your travel insurance forms to take advantage of our complimentary travel insurance or provide us with details of your own travel insurance as soon as possible so we can arrange trekking permits with the Kokoda Track Authority.
[ ] Read Our Backpack Packing Instructions
Its a good idea to practice packing and unpacking your backpack, which you will need to do throughout the adventure. Remember, you will need to allow 1.5kg for the sleeping bag and mat, which will be given to you on arrival at the hotel in Por Moresby. Here are some instructions and helful tips on Backpack Packing.
1 Week Prior to Departure:
Okay, nerves usually start kicking in at this point and that's perfectly normal so, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
[ ] Confirmed Travel Itinerary
Your flights and accommodation details will be confirmed and emailed to you along with details about your trek leader.
Note: your luggage allowance includes 13kg of trekking supplies required for your adventure, which will be taken across by the trek leader. Please remember, your checked in luggage should be no more than 17kg.
[ ] Read Important Travel Instructions
Please read these Important Travel Instructions regarding your international travel and accommodation, prior to your departure, to clarify expectations. If you have not already done so, please review the Equipment Checklist again, to ensure you have all personal supplies required for this trip.
Please inform your family and friends that the trek leader carries a GPS device, which transmits map locations along the track. Subject to accessibility and weather permitting, these links will be intermittently posted on the Our Spirit Facebook page,so they can follow your journey.
Alternatively, you can nominate an email address for a family member or friend that we can forward the gps communications onto.
Note: The correspondence on Facebook during your trek is a one-way communication, so any urgent matters from home should be directed to our office.
Thank you for taking the time to read our preparation information.
If at any stage you have questions or concerns about your upcoming adventure with us, please contact our office and the appropriate team member will reply to you as promptly as possible.
