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11 Day Kokoda Trek From Port Moresby

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11 Day Kokoda Trek From Port Moresby

About this activity

The trek follows the original wartime trail and includes all sites of military significance during the Kokoda campaign.

The itinerary allows a visit to Lake Myola and camp at Bombers Campsite which is the best site along the trail – the only one with a hot shower!

We also trek across to the eastern side of the range that was defended by the 53rd and 2/16th Battalions.

The trek includes a solemn Dawn Service involving trekkers and our PNG guides and carriers at the Isurava Memorial. This service is regarded as the highlight of the Kokoda trek experience.

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At a glance

Duration
11 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Written guide
English
Operated by
Adventure Kokoda

Ages: Adults (16–70 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: 1:50 000 Topographic Map of the Kokoda Trail
  • Included: Visit to Bomana War Cemetery
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: All vehicle transfers in PNG
  • Included: Specialist Australian Expedition Leader as your battlefield/historical guide
  • Included: Official Kokoda Track Authority Trek Permit
  • Included: Personal mosquito proof tent for each trekker
  • Included: Adventure Kokoda polo shirt
  • Included: Kokoda Certificate of Achievement
  • Included: Pre and post-trek twin-share hotel accommodation and meals in PNG
  • Included: Private charter flight between Port Moresby and Kokoda
  • Included: All trek and village campsite fees
  • Included: Group First Aid Kit with trained and experienced first aid support

Not included

  • Not included: Passport and Visa
  • Not included: Travel Insurance
  • Not included: Personal Carrier
  • Not included: Personal Clothing and Equipment (as per recommended checklist)
  • Not included: Personal and First Aid Items (as per recommended checklist)
  • Not included: Anti-malarial medication as prescribed by your doctor

Itinerary

Day 1 · Flight to Port Moresby

  1. Port Moresby

    16 hours

    Arrive in Port Moresby - check in at Hotel - Trek Briefing and Introductions.

Port Moresby Hotel

Day 2 · Port Moresby to Kokoda - Hoi

  1. Kokoda

    16 hours

    Charter Flight from Port Moresby to Kokoda. Inspect the site of the first battle on the Kokoda plateau including the memorials and museum. Wartime briefing on the two battles for Kokoda. Trek to Hoi campsite (approx one hour) for a cultural welcome trek to Hoi village.

Campsite

Day 3 · Hoi campsite to the Isurava Memorial

  1. Kokoda Track

    16 hours Admission included

    7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek to the abandoned village of Deniki where the second battle of the Kokoda campaign was fought. Wartime briefing on the Battle for Deniki. Trek to the Isurava Memorial via the original wartime trail between Deniki and the Isurava battle site. Camp at the Memorial.

Campsite

Day 4 · Isurava to Templeton's Crossing

  1. Stop 1

    16 hours

    5.30am Dawn Service at Isurava Memorial. Wartime briefing on the Battle for Isurava. Trek to Eora Creek then down to the campsite at Templeton’s Crossing.

Campsite

Day 5 · Templeton's Crossing to Bombers

  1. Kokoda Track

    16 hours Admission included

    7.00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek via the original wartime trail up to Militia Ridge and follow the track near Mt Bellamy- the highest part of the Kokoda Trail. Follow the Bert Kienzle track to Lake Myola - an extinct volcanic plateau. It was the major logistic base for the Australians during the campaign. Wartime Briefing on the critical significance of Myola to the campaign. Trek to Bombers campsite.

Campsite

Day 6 · Bomber's campsite to Efogi

  1. Kokoda Track

    16 hours Admission included

    7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Follow the original wartime trail to Lake Myola No 1. Trek to Kagi via the Kagi Gap through the moss forest. Trek down to Efoge Creek then climb to Laununumu village (known as Efogi 2). Short trek down to the campsite at Efogi village.

Campsite

Day 7 · Efogi to Agulogo

  1. Stop 1

    16 hours

    7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb Mission Ridge via the original wartime trail. Wartime briefing on the Battle for Brigade Hill. Trek to Menari village then up to the Menari Gap. Continue down the ridge to the campsite at Agulogo.

Campsite

Day 8 · Agulogo to Ofi Creek

  1. Kokoda Track

    16 hours Admission included

    7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek through the Nauro swamp area – cross the Brown River and climb up to the village of Nauro. Cross the Maguli Range and descend via Engineer’s Ridge. Inspect the Japanese delaying defensive position on the Southern slope of Engineer’s Ridge. Trek down to the campsite at Ofi Creek – this was the site of a successful Australian ambush during the Australian withdrawal towards Ioribaiwa Ridge.

Campsite

Day 9 · Ofi Creek to Goldie River

  1. Kokoda Track

    16 hours Admission included

    7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb Ioribaiwa. Wartime briefing and inspection of the Japanese defensive position. Trek down the ridge and along Matama Creek via Va Ule Creek to the base of Imita Ridge. Climb Imita Ridge. Wartime briefing. Descend to Goldie River campsite.

Campsite

Day 10 · Goldie River to Owers Corner

  1. Owers' Corner

    16 hours Admission included

    7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb to Owers Corner. Visit Bomana War Cemetery for a final briefing on the campaign. Dinner and presentations at Hotel.

Port Moresby Hotel

Day 11 · Depart Port Moresby

  1. Port Moresby

    16 hours

    Check out of Hotel - check-in at Airport as per flight arrangements.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • You will be met in the arrivals area by Adventure Kokoda team. They will co-ordinate your movement to your hotel by bus.

End point

  • You will be met in the arrivals area by Adventure Kokoda team. They will co-ordinate your movement to your hotel by bus.

Pickup points

  • Jackson Field

Jacksons International Airport Port Moresby - please wait in the arrivals area.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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