Trekking the Kokoda Track can be an emotional and life changing journey. However it does require a high level of fitness, a lengthy preparation, and you need to allocate at least a week to this activity. For those who may not have the fitness level, or the time to devote to this adventure, we have developed a shorter less taxing trek.
Join us on this emotional journey commemorating the heroic feats of our young soldiers during the Kokoda Track Campaign. As you trek along the Kokoda Track, you will go beyond the history books and experience the terrain and perhaps the conditions in which they fought.
We will recall the bravery and losses incurred at the magnificent Isurava Memorial. Many Australians died fighting for our security at both of these places, and you will have the opportunity to honour as we pause to reflect on their courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice.
We start by flying from Port Moresby into Kokoda, before commencing our trek.
Day 1: Kokoda (Thursday)
Your flight for Kokoda will leave from Jacksons Airport in Port Moresby. The distance covered in 25 minutes takes most people a week or more! On arrival at Kokoda, you will be met by your carriers and taken to the Kokoda village. After visiting the Museum, you will be briefed by your Trek Master, before setting off. Our trek begins through the rubber plantation so vividly described in the war time records. Overnight: Hoi.
Day 2: Isurava Guesthouse (Friday)
From Hoi we begin a gradual and unrelenting climb, before stopping to rest at Deniki, where you will enjoy beautiful views out to Kokoda – you can see how far you have walked already! From Deniki, we begin our journey through the vast “choko” fields, continuing our climb up to ‘new’ Isurava. Overnight: Isurava Guesthouse
Day 3: Alola (Saturday)
For many, today will be the highlight of their trek as we make our way to the “Battlefield Memorial” and the site of a major battle. We reflect on the gallantry, courage and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought here, as we pause for a memorial service. It was here that Australian Private Bruce Kingsbury received the first Victoria Cross (posthumously) of the South Pacific campaign. We then move on to the village of Alola where we make camp for the night. Overnight: Alola.
Day 4: Abuari (Sunday)
Initially we will backtrack a short distance to the track that will take us off the Kokoda Track, and along to Abuari Village, the area where the 2/16th Battalion and the 53rd Battalion set positions to stop the Japanese advance. Overnight: Abuari
Day 5: Kokoda (Monday)
Our last day on the Kokoda Track, and you have done most of the hard work by now! We make our way back to the starting point, but enjoy the different villages we will see along the way. All along the track, you will find the people are friendly and welcoming. On arrival back in Kokoda, we will freshen up at our accommodation before enjoying a mumu and a cold drink – or two! Overnight: Kokoda
Day 6: Port Moresby (Tuesday)
Another early start this morning, as you travel by road the 3 hour journey to Popondetta for your return flight to Port Moresby.
