The Kokoda Trail is by far the most popular trek in Papua New Guinea and takes between 6-9 days. It is a challenge and the difficulty of the track should not be underestimated.
Crossing Erora Creek on the Kokoda Track
Treks are limited to 15 people so you enjoy a more exclusive journey where you are an individual and not just part of a large group. Our focus on the Kokoda is getting out there and experiencing all the delights that the trail has to offer and most importantly of all having fun.
The long days include river crossing, steep and gradual ascends and descends. The 96 kilometre trek is predominately through rain forest. Usually conditions are wet and slippery as rain can be expected on most days. Temperatures range from 24-30 degrees celcius during the day and 16-24 degrees celcius at night.
This trail was made famous during WW11 and still bares the scars of a fierce campaign. For those of you who had loved ones fighting in PNG during WW11, this walk can be a very spiritual and emotional experience. Trekking in mud up to your knees and tricky river crossing indicates exactly the conditions under which our digger fought.
People embarking on this Kokoda adventure will be assured of the most spectacular scenery and have an unforgettable experience. The local people are Koiaris who are friendly and generous.
Although ideally suited to walkers who are of reasonable fitness, training for this trek is necessary. Remember the fitter you are the more enjoyable the trek will be.
We do the trek in either 6 days or 8 days. Depending on the fitness of the group and trekkers time schedule.
Kokoda monument at Ower's Corner
The track can be walked from either direction, although some say that from Kokoda to Ower's Corner is easier, even though in that direction you actually have to climb an extra 550 metres in height.
The track can take anywhere from 5 days to 12 days to complete depending on fitness and rest time involved. Locals are renowned for being able to regularly complete it in 3 days. The track record for completion is by Papuan New Guinean John Hunt Hiviki who completed it in 22 hours, one minute and 14 seconds on 28 August 2005.
The best months to trek Kokoda is from April to September during the 'dry' season.
There are a number of guesthouses located along the way, some at villages others at traditional rest spots. The main villages passed through (from Ower's Corner) are Naoro, Menari, Efogi Creek 1 & 2, Kagi or Naduli (depending if shortcut taken), Alolo, Isurava, Hoi, Kovolo.
While in Papua New Guinea consider doing other activities such as Kayaking the majestic fjords of Tufi, White Water Rafting or climbing PNG’s highest mountain, Mount Wilhelm at 4509 metres.
