Kokoda Trek Packages & Costs
Choose the Kokoda trek package that’s right for you. View our 2017 & 2018 trek schedule, packages and prices.
Starts From
$2,895
The history of the Kokoda Trail
The Kokoda track was the setting for a famous event in Australian history, one which still resonates in the national consciousness today.
The Kokoda track
1942
Mountain Trekking
Kokoda Trekking organises and offers set trekking itineraries as well as custom made treks to satisfy your needs.
Starts From
5 Nights
Trek with Kokoda Trekking & have an adventure of a lifetime
The Kokoda Trail is one of the world’s great treks, linking the southern and northern coast of Papua New Guinea, it is a challenge to be enjoyed by the fit bushwalker. The Kokoda Trail and Sogeri area have a history of bitter fighting between Australian and Japanese armies during the early days of the war in the Pacific in World War II.
The 96 km Kokoda trail passes through rugged mountainous country of rainforest, jungles of fern, orchids, birds and clean mountain streams which tumble into steep valleys. The unspoilt villages throughout the Kokoda Track will welcome you and the Koiari and Orokaiva people will greet you with smiles and tempt you with seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Find my Trek Why choose us?
Is the trek safe?
Safety is our first priority. For more than ten years, we have operated the safest Kokoda Trail experience possible.
Is the Trek hard?
It is highly recommended you train hard prior to trekking the Kokoda Trail to make the experience more enjoyable.
Why Trek?
Kokoda Trekking offers a selection of trekking options that will accommodate your fitness level and length of time you have to spend.
Why choose us?
Our Kokoda experience and safety record are second to none. Learn why we are the company of choice for thousands of trekkers in Australia.
Featured Kokoda Track Treks
Kokoda 7 Day Trek – Ower’s Corner to Kokoda
KokodaThe KOKODA 7 DAY TREK, Owers' Cnr to Kokoda is designed for the trekkers are wanting the challenge of walking the track in a shorter time frame. We understand the need for a cultural experience as well as learning more about the history of the war campaign.
ANZAC TREK AT ISURAVA
KokodaThe ANZAC TREK AT ISURAVA, Kokoda to Owers' Cnr is designed for the trekkers who would like to participate in the Anzac day celebrations at Isurava Monument. We understand the need for a cultural experience as well as learning more about the history of the war campaign.
ANZAC Pilgrimage – Owers’ Cnr Kokoda
KokodaThe ANZAC Pilgrimage - Kokoda to Owers' Cnr is designed for the trekkers who would like to take it easier and see/experience Kokoda in more time. We understand the need for a cultural experience as well as learning more about the history of the war campaign.
ANZAC KOKODA FAST TREK – Owers’ Corner to Kokoda
KokodaThe Anzac Kokoda Fast Trek is designed for the trekker who likes a challenge! We understand the need for those trekkers who wish to challenge themselves physically but also to participate in the Dawn Service events April 25th 2018.
Kokoda Fast Trek – Ower’s Corner to Kokoda
KokodaThe Kokoda Fast Treks are designed for the trekkers who would like a challenge! We understand the need for those trekkers who are either short of time or who wish to challenge themselves physically.
Kokoda Adventure Trek – Kokoda to Owers’ Corner
KokodaThe Kokoda Adventure Treks are designed for the trekkers who would like to take it easier and see/experience Kokoda in more time. We understand the need for a cultural experience as well as learning more about the history of the war campaign.
What our friends had to say
"I am delighted that we chose to trek with you and your team. While the ability to run a well managed trek was important I believe that the way that you guys give back to the community and include the locals in your operations makes a unique difference to the whole experience. I felt like I was being included in the history of the trail rather than just observing it as a visitor."
"Thanks for a memorable journey. The style of trek that you offer was just what I was seeking and I am already singing your praises here in Brisbane – hopefully more business will come your way."
"Everything was organised and very well planned and we wouldn’t even consider trekking with anyone else – we’ve done it twice with them so they must have been good! The porters are the most wonderful people, so genuinely wanting for you to succeed and doing whatever it takes so you make it."
Walk
in the footsteps of heroes
The Kokoda Trail was the scene of some of the bloodiest battles of World War II and still carries the scars of a fierce campaign.
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FACEBOOK POSTS
Trek 1118: I have just been advised that this trek is now in Kokoda. Well done to everyone on this trek, congratulations from all of us here at Kokoda Trekking and to all our staff who accompanied you on the walk. At the moment trekkers have reached the guesthouse area where they will spend the night before flying back to Port Moresby tomorrow morning. Photographs below are from our stock pics, photographs from their trek will be posted once our camera makes its way back to our base.
Trek 1117: This trek has now reached Kokoda and have just walked under the archway. Congratulations to each and everyone of you and our Kokoda Trekking boys. Enjoy your day in Kokoda before you fly back tomorrow morning.
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Treks 1117 & 1118: Both treks are perfectly positioned to walk off the track and into Kokoda tomorrow. Trek 1117 has pulled up for the night at Isurava Village. Trek 1118 is now at Deniki. Everyone is ok and all are looking forward to walking off the track tomorrow. Earlier today both treks stopped at Isurava Memorial to pay their respects before moving further on down the track.
Treks 1117 & 1118: Eric has advised that they are now at Alola Village sharing with another trekking company. They are perfectly positioned to head down to Deniki for the night tomorrow and walk off the track mid morning into Kokoda. Trek 1118 that commenced a day later are now at Templeton's Crossing and will head to Isurava Memorial tomorrow night which should see them reach Kokoda mid afternoon on the 21st. Both treks advised its hot, no rain but nights have been very cold after passing the half way point of Efogi.
New Kokoda Plaque at Naduri Village June 2018
The Kokoda Track which runs 96 km through the Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea was the location of the 1942 World War II battle between Japanese and Australian forces in what was then the Australian Territory of Papua.
The track runs from Owers Corner in Central Province 50 km east of Port Moresby, across rugged isolated terrain which is only passable on foot, to the village of Kokoda. It reaches a height of 2,250 m as it passes around the peak of Mount Bellamy. The track traverses primarily through the land of the Koiari people.
Peak Learning Adventures was approached by Mr Scott O'Reilly of the iPi Group of Companies (PNG domiciled) six months ago to design, manufacture and install a plaque in the remote Naduri village located at 1511 m, halfway along the Kokoda Track. While there are many memorials along the Kokoda Track commemorating Australian soldiers, there is very little that acknowledges the significant contribution of the PNG carriers and soldiers. Installation of the plaque occurred over the long weekend of 9-11 June by the Kokoda Memorial Foundation (KMF) team of Grant Robinson, Mark Evans, Peter Evans, Len Thompson, Meech Phillpott and Eric Winn (left to right in the photo below). They were assisted by Peak Learning Adventure's guides Nikki George, Rick Moor, Eric Uwea and Zac Zaharias. The team was inserted into Naduri by helicopter along with the construction stores consisting of 50 bags of cement, form-work and tools.
This magnificent plaque is the largest and best along the Kokoda Track and a great credit to the KMF for their highly professional work - all done by volunteers. The plaque was designed and sculptured by Dr Ross Bastiaan from Melbourne who has produced well over 200 plaques, many of which are in PNG and Gallipoli.
The Naduri villages were overwhelming in their support for the plaque which also commemorates Ovoru Idiki, a long time Naduri resident and Fuzzy Wuzzy angel who passed away in 2013. Ovuru spent countless hours educating trekkers on the sacrifices of the carriers during the Kokoda campaign.
This memorial could not have been possible without the generosity of the iPi Group and its CEO, Mr Scott O'Reilly, OBE.
Check out our photo gallery of our many treks at www.peaklearningadventures.com.au
Zac Zaharias
Editors Note: For anyone who would like to consider walking with Zac, please note that he sub-contracts Kokoda Trekking to walk his trekkers across the Kokoda Trail/Track.
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Trek 1117: Eric phoned a short time ago just as excited as Ramsy our guide on trek 1118. He informed me that they are all ok and his trekkers are happy and looking forward to another day ahead of them tomorrow when they head down to Templeton's Crossing. Tonight finds them at the bottom of Mt Bellamy commonly referred to as Dump 1.
Trek 1118: Just received a sat phone call from Ramsy who sounded just so excited as he told me about their day. He said everyone is really happy as they have now reached Naduri Village. He showed Linda all the messages you all wrote that I sent as text messages to his sat phone. He said to tell you that she was very happy when she read them. They have the majority of big climbs out of the way now, well except for a couple, haha, but more down's than up's. Keep going trek 1118, you will be able to see Kokoda in the distant tomorrow as you reach the Kokoda Gap.
Trek 1118: This trek is now bedded down for the night at the Village of Menari. They too are feeling the heat as its quite hot on the track at the moment and coming from a winter in Australia, no doubt takes some getting used to the heat and humidity of the tropics. Tomorrow they intend to reach Efogi the half way point. I informed Ramsy to check his text messages on his sat phone and show them to Linda.
Trek 1117: This trek has now reached Launumu (Efogi II). A tough walk up Brigade earlier today was followed by passing the half way point when they moved on down to Launumu. Apparently all trekkers are feeling the heat and humidity of the tropics and are looking forward to the cooler temperature as they head on towards Kokoda.
Taz's Story
You hear that Kokoda is tough. . . but nothing will ever prepare you for the challenge that trek presents. Simply hearing the words “Kokoda” should bring people to their knees! It is definitely more mental than physical but demanding in every way. Ultimately, that’s the attraction. It wouldn’t be Kokoda if it didn’t push you to your limits. I re-connected with a friend, Alex who I hadn’t seen in over 3 years, we’d both found the same kokoda trekking company and expressed our interest. So we chatted and decided it was on- 3 weeks to prep and go. (Thank the gods we are both crazy determined and fit) We opted for the 6 day trek carrying our own gear (although on day 5 which turned into a 12 hour trekking day- I conceded my need to get to camp before 10pm and be able to walk on the last day was more important than my ego, so I had help with the tent for the last 3 hours) The trek was absolutely phenomenal- every vertical up, seemingly endless down, the scorching sun, gripping mud, cold mornings, rain and slippery river crossing, it’s all part of the journey. There are times when you can’t even see the top (or bottom) of where you are going- you just have to look straight at your feet and all you can think about is just putting one foot in front of the other. Our trek leader “Tony” was incredible, he said, when the trail get’s tough the people yell “yu giaman” (YOU LIE) to the trail- as if the mountains are deceiving you into thinking you will not make it. No one would start that trek if they didn’t intend to finish. The history of the trail and the scenery is spellbinding. The villages and the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who live there is so inspiring. I would not trade this experience for anything and can not wait to do it again (maybe going down Imita range!) with my son when he is older. The sense of accomplishment when you complete these 96kms is unparalleled. An eternal source of respect and inspiration to everyone who has done or plans to do this trek, as well as all of my clients at XL Personal Training. Thank you for an incredible life changing 6 days, we will forever remember them! Taz
Trek 1118: Ramsy Idau the guide on this trek phoned up a short time ago to say they are at Ofi Creek for the night and that everyone is doing well. One trekker is not liking the heat of PNG too much but thats the tropics. Linda is asking if anyone is following her back home and to start posting messages to her.
Trek 1119: One of the trekkers listed to walk on this trek commencing in Kokoda on the 22nd June wrote on our page that their trek was 'next' off the ranks and excitement starting to kick in! yes it is - still find it hard to believe that we have done over '1000 treks' since the date we commenced this business. So yes, plenty of runs on the board and still going strong. Some of our staff will no doubt be looking at retirement in the coming years as a lot of walking has been done by their legs on the hills of Kokoda but so many youngsters coming up the rear just dying to take over their leadership roles. Thanks again to each and everyone of you who have walked with us since 2003; to the likes of Michael Swann about to head out again in July (walked so many times before); Angela coming back again also in July; to those already booked; and to those thinking of booking, a big THANK YOU. To Pat (our aussie guide) who came to visit today to check on his next couple of treks. To all our PNG based Guides and Porters working for Kokoda Trekking along with the 'Boss Man' Russell Eroro for taking good care of you all - another THANK YOU. Top weekend everyone. Regards Gail, Boss Meri
Trek 1117: At 12:42pm I received a message from Ivan Semie: Good morning (think he thought it was not yet afternoon), we are at the top of Maguli Range. Everyone is doing well. Think of them out there on the Kokoda Trail today. By now they should be at their destination of Agulogo.
Another funny photograph I saw today was our practical joker Hobert Keke seen here in a hammock! Looks pretty comfortable, like I am here and I am not moving! lol
I uploaded photographs from Trek 1115 & 1116 last night and today I have been going through them one by one. They say a photograph tells a story, so when I came across the ones below, I think Mark Jackovic must have been first to the camping area for the night and his porter was excited to have the pick of the whole area as to where to pitch his tent. Slowly the area filled up where it is hoped they all slept soundly tucked away inside their tents.
Taken at the Kokoda ArchwayDallas and Melanie Byham; Luke Mellor; James Halley; Michael Cirillo; Elle Stitt; Timothy Madden; Rebecca Stokes and Mark Jackovic
Trek 1117: Tonight this group are spending the night at Ioribaiwa Village. Eric Uwea (Guide for this trek) just called me to say everyone did well today. Tomorrow they have a big day ahead of them as they make their way to Agulogo. Vincent and John asked Eric to pass on to friends and family back home that they are ok and doing well.
Trek 1118: Apparently a short walk today as the group have decided to stop at Goodwater for the night.
Dallas and Melanie Byham; Luke Mellor; James Halley; Michael Cirillo; Elle Stitt; Timothy Madden; Rebecca Stokes and Mark Jackovic