Kokoda Trek

9 Days, Papua New Guinea

The Kokoda Trail is one of the world’s great treks, linking the southern and northern coast of Papua New Guinea through rainforests with abundant flora and fauna, and clean mountain streams cascading into deep valleys. The unspoilt villages throughout the Kokoda Trail will welcome you and the Koiari and Orokaiva people will greet you with smiles and tempt you with seasonal fruit and vegetables.

The 96 kilometre Kokoda Trail and Sogeri area have a history of bitter fighting between Australian and Japanese armies during the latter half of 1942 (World War II). The Kokoda Trail is a native footpath that traverses the rugged peaks of the Owen Stanley Ranges, and it was here that an in-experienced, ill-equipped, outnumbered Australian force faced the might of the Japanese army. As well as their opposition, both nations faced the problems of conducting a war in the extremely inhospitable Papua New Guinea jungle, an environment that inflicted casualties without favour.

The Australians, together with their Papuan fuzzy wuzzy angels allies, after four months of bitter fighting, overcame these obstacles and inflicted on the Japanese army its first land defeat of the Second World War. In the process, they became immortalized and a source of inspiration for future generations of Australians.

Adventure Out offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and cultural wealth and history. This adventure encompasses a 96 km trek across the Owen Stanley Ranges operating from either Kokoda Village to Owers Corner, or Owers Corner to Kokoda Village (optional 3 day extension to Buna available).

Adventure Out subscribes to the policy of protecting the natural environment, supporting indigenous cultural values and retaining the military history that make much of the Kokoda Track a natural icon and recognise that it is vital the region be treated with integrity to preserve the reasons why people go there.

Dates

2008

• 17–25 August 2008 Kokoda to Owers Corner.
• 30 August–7 September 2008 Owers Corner to Kokoda (8–10 September optional 3 day Buna Village).

When booking flights, please arrive a day prior and depart a day later to your chosen trek dates. Accommodation for these days is covered in your trek cost.

2009

• 3–11 May 2009. Owers Corner to Kokoda (12–14 May optional 3 day Buna Village).
• 25 May–2 June 2009. Owers Corner to Kokoda.
• 22–30 September 2009. Kokoda to Owers Corner (19–21 September optional 3 day Buna Village).
• 6–14 September 2009. Owers Corner to Kokoda (15–16 September optional 3 day Buna Village).

When booking flights, please arrive a day prior and depart a day later to your chosen trek dates. Accommodation on these days are covered in your trek cost.

Please be aware that this expedition is rated moderate to hard. You will be required to carry up to 20kg in your back pack and be able to negotiate rough and broken bushland up to 12 hours (max, not many of these days) on any given day. Adventure Out can provide an minimum 8 week fitness training program to help you prepare for the trip.

Cost

• $2900.00 per person ex Port Moresby
• $3100.00 per person ex Port Moresby Buna option

Maximum group sizes have been capped at 16 to ensure a special and profound Kokoda experience.

Costs for 2009 are currently being finalised and will be added shortly.

Adventure Out Will Provide

• Experienced guide—Australian
• Trek Leader—Local
• Comprehensive tropical first aid kit
• $10 million Public Liability Insurance
• Trek permit fee
• Internal airfare to track head or return
• Village campsite and guesthouse fees
• All meals and energy snacks during the trek
• Water purification means (tablet and steri pen)
• Internal vehicle transport

Your Adventure Out Australia Guide

Your trek will be lead by an experienced Adventure Out guide who has specific expedition trek experience and knowledge of the routes, natural history and cultural background. With safety our top most priority, Adventure Out is a leader in staff support, ensuring that our clients get the highest possible standard of skilled, motivated and committed guides on their treks.

Terms & Conditions

Our Terms and Conditions are extremely important and must be read prior to making a booking. Please contact the office for a copy of our Terms and Conditions.

Places are limited and due to the amount of logistics required for the Trek, we strongly recommend you make your bookings well in advance and confirm air tickets and accommodation (if required).

We do not cater for children under 16 years unless the Trek is exclusively booked or where we have a special trip from time-to-time for children and their parents. Please contact Adventure Out to discuss lower age options.

A percentage of your program charge goes towards nominated projects within the region, such as providing funds for school and medical facilities along the Kokoda Track. The group will nominate at the conclusion of your trek.