A group of Australian and New Zealander trekkers has been attacked while on the Black Cat Track in Papua New Guinea.
The attack occurred yesterday on the popular trail in Morobe Province.
A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed the attack which resulted in the deaths of two PNG nationals who were porters for the group.
It's believed they were attacked by a group armed with swords and knives.
The Australians do not have life threatening injuries and received medical treatment on arrival in Wau late last night.
They will receive consular assistance when they return to Port Moresby.
The Black Cat track is considered the second track to Kokoda in Papua New Guinea.
There were up to eight Australians
The advice for Australians travelling to PNG is to exercise a high level of caution due to incidents of serious crime in the region.
Foreign Affairs recommends trekkers avoid the Black Cat Track until investigations have been completed however there is no change of advice for those on other popular trails in PNG.
Terrible ! 
apparently the 2 porters were hacked to death
