Meals are Important
No Roads offers the highest standard of delicious and nutritious meals along the Track and special dietary considerations can be catered for if we are notified in advance. From curries and pastas, the No Roads Kokoda menu is freshly prepared so you stay full and nourished on the Track. Some trekking groups fly in all their own guides, food and equipment and contribute very little to the micro-economy of the local villages.
As an ecotourism company we are always looking for ways to maximise the benefits of tourism to the people living in the local area. Our tour uses experienced guides and porters recruited from all along the Track. Some of the food you will eat along the way is supplied by village people en route. This not only gives the villagers a market for their vegetable crops but gives you a wonderful opportunity to try out local foods. Food purchased locally includes pineapple, bananas, potatoes, pumpkins and eggs.
The villages we pass through are not tourist villages and the villagers engage in subsistence agriculture. They need to work from sunrise to sunset in order to produce enough food for the village. Locally grown food is only made available to trekking groups at times of surplus and when in season. Other trekking groups on the Track also may be competing for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Our food is one of the biggest differences between us and other operators. We do not get you to carry the food (apart from the snacks such as muesli bars and instant soups) and we do not supply baked beans and two minute noodles for every meal. We cook up curries, vegetarian pastas, damper, prawn crackers, fried rice and the list goes on. We get you to help prepare it with the porters so that you can engage them in conversation as this helps you build a bond with them.
As an ecotourism company we are always looking for ways to maximise the benefits of tourism to the people living in the local area. Our tour uses experienced guides and porters recruited from all along the Track. Some of the food you will eat along the way is supplied by village people en route. This not only gives the villagers a market for their vegetable crops but gives you a wonderful opportunity to try out local foods. Food purchased locally includes pineapple, bananas, potatoes, pumpkins and eggs.
The villages we pass through are not tourist villages and the villagers engage in subsistence agriculture. They need to work from sunrise to sunset in order to produce enough food for the village. Locally grown food is only made available to trekking groups at times of surplus and when in season. Other trekking groups on the Track also may be competing for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Our food is one of the biggest differences between us and other operators. We do not get you to carry the food (apart from the snacks such as muesli bars and instant soups) and we do not supply baked beans and two minute noodles for every meal. We cook up curries, vegetarian pastas, damper, prawn crackers, fried rice and the list goes on. We get you to help prepare it with the porters so that you can engage them in conversation as this helps you build a bond with them.
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Q: What does No Roads do to minimise the increased risk of stomach bugs with freshly prepared food versus ration packs? A: No Roads implements a very strict health regime which must be adhered to by our trekkers and local support team. All of our trek food is purchased from supermarkets in Port Moresby and any fruit and vegetables purchased on the track are uncut and washed by us in water that has been boiled. Waterless hand sanitizer is supplied and must be used at toilet stops, before food preparation and eating. We discourage the sharing of food and sweets. |
Camp breakfast is billy tea/milo/coffee with damper and porridge or Weetbix and Corn Flakes with powdered milk. Camp lunch is noodles, instant soups, biscuits and cheese in addition to your No Roads snack pack. We also have a selection of tuna and mountain bread to keep things interesting.
We also provide you with eight days of electrolyte replacement such as Endura, to replace fluids and essential electrolytes. This process helps prevent muscle seizures and cramps. |
Please contact our office to discuss any special dietary requirements or allergies (i.e. nut allergies) before you depart so we can endeavour to cater for your needs.
Porters Food
Our porters pack their own supplies and eat more traditional meals amongst themselves, both out on the track during the day and at camp. Our PNG Operations Manager ensures they have enough supplies. Often the porters will supplement their food with supplies from their own villages as we pass through them and from track-side plants and gardens along the Track.
Porters Food
Our porters pack their own supplies and eat more traditional meals amongst themselves, both out on the track during the day and at camp. Our PNG Operations Manager ensures they have enough supplies. Often the porters will supplement their food with supplies from their own villages as we pass through them and from track-side plants and gardens along the Track.
