Black Cat Trail
Sample Itinerary
The following itinerary is recommended as a guide for planning purposes only. Track and weather conditions will inevitably determine the final journey of each individual challenge. To maintain our unblemished safety record, all trekking with Our Spirit is done during daylight hours only. Trekking at night increases the risk of injury and should only be attempted by experienced trekkers when absolutely necessary.
Daily Schedule
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Day
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Details
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Accommodation
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1
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Attend a group briefing session facilitated by your trek leader in Port Moresby.
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As per participant arrangements
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2
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Domestic flight from Port Moresby to Lae. PMV (public moving vehicle) transfer to Wau Village.
We'll stay the night at the village of Wau so you have the opportunity to meet some of the locals and enjoy their cuisine and cultural welcome and ceremonial dance to get you in the tribal spirit!
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Village Guest House
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3
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PMV transfer from Wau Village to the start of the Black Cat Trail.
Our first day is an intense one with 7-8 hours of solid trekking through the wild terrain of the Black Cat Trail.
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Village Guest House
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4
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An even longer day with up to 12 hours of stamina sapping trekking today. The track is wild, rugged and abundant with wildlife. The village accommodation at the end of the day is a very welcome sight.
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Village Guest House
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5
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Today there are many river crossings and our trekking takes us through beautiful canopied rainforests that reach up to the sky. The next village is much anticipated after another 7-8 hours on the track.
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Village Guest House
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6
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7
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A relatively short trek of 4 hours brings us along the San Fransisco River to the village at the end of the Black Cat Trail. Trekkers will then board locally made rafts and commence a 2 hour paddle to Salamaua.
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Village Guest House
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8
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Sea transfer from Salamaua to Lae. Domestic flight from Lae to Port Moresby. Overnight hotel accommodation.
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Twin share hotel room
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9
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Transfer from hotel to Port Moresby International airport for return to Australia. (as indicated on the schedule).
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