Kokoda Trek Packages & Costs
Choose the Kokoda trek package that’s right for you. View our 2020 & 2021 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
Kokoda 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 seventeen 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 Adventure Trek – Owers’ Corner to Kokoda
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.
Kokoda Fast Trek – Kokoda to Owers’ Corner
KokodaThe Kokoda Fast Trek - Kokoda to Owers' Corner are designed to give trekkers a challenge. These treks are fast paced and cover the 96km track in a shorter period of time than our other treks. If you are short on time or after a challenge then this is the trek for you.
AUSTRALIAN GUIDED TREK – Owers’ to Kokoda
KokodaAustralian Guided Treks are designed to give you a feel of the culture as well as the history along the Kokoda Trail. Our Australian Guide offers a personal experience that will tick all the boxes! They have a great understanding of the history and love sharing this with our trekker's.
ANZAC PILGRIMAGE AUSTRALIAN GUIDED
KokodaThe Australian Guided Anzac Pilgrimage trek is designed to give you a feel of the culture as well as the history along the Kokoda Trail. We understand the need for a cultural experience as well as learning more about the history of the war campaign.
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.
ANZAC KOKODA FAST TREK – Kokoda to Owers’ Corner
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 2020.
What our friends had to say
"Wow, what an awesome trip. Trekking the Kokoda track has been a bucket list item for me for a long time and Kokoda Trekking Australia delivered an amazing experience. The company is very professional from the time of booking through to the completion of our adventure. We trekked with Tour leader Pat and his 2IC Clement. Both had an incredible knowledge of the war history and the Kokoda track in general. A special thanks to our personal porters who carried our equipment along the track (special mention to Wayne – my personal porter) and the food porters for carrying our much needed and plentiful daily food packs. Thanks again to Pat and his wonderful team for an awesome experience. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kokoda Trekking Australia to anyone that asks.."
"I had the most amazing week with you guys. firstly you help me achieve a life long dream of doing the Trek. what I was expecting was the amazing service from the porters and especially my personal porter Dougie. He was amazing. I also have to mention Clement and Pat. What a team they were. the talks were incredible and learning the history was fantastic. the highlight was the service Isurava memorial. Thanks so much and I believe I will be back"
"My son and I walked the trail in June 2019, along with new friends, dynamic dad and daughter duo Bob and Katie, and we will never forget the experience. Our guide Tony was fantastic as were the rest of the Kokoda Trekking crew; Chris, Tom (Hanks!), Kingsley, Morris, Oliver and Peter. The information provided by Kokoda Trekking, both beforehand and during the trek, was excellent with Nathan always available to offer invaluable advice. We learnt a lot more about the history along the trail and walked away with a much greater appreciation of the heroic sacrifices made by so many. The trail certainly isn’t easy but with the right fitness level, and positive attitude, the rewards are worth the challenge. We would highly recommend Kokoda Trekking and thanks again for a truly wonderful experience."
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.
What’s your question?
If you have further questions and would like further information you are encouraged to contact us or check out our forums.
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FACEBOOK POSTS
Happy AnniversaryHappy anniversary to the Australian War Widows Inc., formerly the War Widows Guild of Australia.
This group has been working quietly since 1945 to improve the lives of widows and their children. They have been a strong advocate, a place of respite, and a true friend when the need is greatest.
I wish the best to their current leadership team and all their members for this 75th anniversary.
Well done Joshua Dyer. Lest We ForgetPowerful.. Joshua Dyer (aged 14) was tasked at school to write a poem for Remembrance Day.
An hour later (without any help) he produced this..
ONE THOUSAND MEN ARE WALKING
One thousand men are walking
Walking side by side
Singing songs from home
The spirit as their guide
they walk toward the light milord
they walk towards the sun
they smoke and laugh and smile together
no foes to outrun
these men live on forever
in the hearts of those they saved
a nation truly grateful
for the path of peace they paved
they march as friends and comrades
but they do not march for war
step closer to salvation
a tranquil steady corps
the meadows lit with golden beams
a beacon for the brave
the emerald grass untrampled
a reward for what they gave
they dream of those they left behind
and know they dream of them
forever in those poppy fields
there walks one thousand men
Joshua Dyer 2019 (aged 14)
Lest we forget
This has to be shared. An incredible poem from 14 year old Joshua Dyer
Artist of the poignant painting:
www.facebook.com/danwoollardArt/
Walk down memory lane. Today I was searching for something on google when I stumbled across a post I made on the 26th July 2007. kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-airport-extension-basic-amenities/ When I commenced this trekking business, I was stunned to see my fellow countrymen/women having to wait around for aircraft to arrive and/or depart from Kokoda sitting under the oil palm area next to the airstrip without a toilet in sight. I felt embarrassed so decided to do something about it. I employed Dickson Namari and others to erect a brand new terminal building for me in Kokoda and nice surrounding win haus's for trekkers and others to sit and wait. Sadly I requested a permit to allow for a small tuckerbox to sell drinks and food to trekkers but this was denied by council. When I received the phone call to say it was refused, I was so upset as I felt Kokoda Trekking had given Kokoda something to be really proud of at no cost to themselves or any other trekking company. I felt it was not appreciated and what took months to build at a huge expense, it took only a couple of hours to be pulled down and moved a little further down the airport to what I then created, Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. I even bought two tractors and had them sent to Kokoda to mow the station and airport area. Way back in 2007! With all thats happened in 2020, it seems such a long time ago that I had the urge to create and build an airport terminal building in Kokoda that had a tank, flushing toilet and a shower.
Source: That National Newspaper - Papua New Guinea. www.thenational.com.pg/time-to-reopen-marape/?fbclid=IwAR1AgWJHmll5LujTJ5gsbjsp_EbeeruwjG6YaTto-e...
Time to reopen: Prime Minister James Marape
September 17, 2020
By REBECCA KUKU
OVERSEAS travel restrictions are expected to be relaxed from next month, and the borders opened up to boost tourism and the economy in general, says Prime Minister James Marape.
“We will start relaxing some travel restrictions (on) testing, clearance and quarantine, so that we can open up our economy again,” he said.
“The New Normal will also be revisited.”
Marape particularly wants to see more tourists coming to PNG to inject life into the industry which since the March Covid-19 state of emergency lockdown had been badly affected.
Most of the people visiting the country now are for business purposes only.
“(They come) mostly for business purposes and we don’t get too many tourists at this time,” he said.
Marape said the PNG economy had been adversely affected by the pandemic after the Government closed its borders and imposed strict travel restrictions in late March.
“(We) encountered one of the biggest challenges in our history,” he said.
Domestic travel restrictions have already been lifted allowing people to move around more.
Airlines have resumed flights to most airports around the country.
Restrictions on international travel have largely remained, with everyone arriving into Jackson airport required to observe a 14-day quarantine in Port Moresby.
Marape reassured the people that things would get better and encouraged citizens to abide by the new normal requirements.
“Our (Covid-19) statistics are not bad. We have 516 cases (so far) and six deaths. From the 516, 301 cases are in the National Capital District,” he said.
Marape advised the people to have faith in the Government “which is doing everything it can to help the economy recover”.
He thanked front liners including doctors, nurses, police officers and soldiers for their sacrifice and dedication during this period.
Meanwhile, five new cases were reported earlier this week, four of which were from Tabubil in Western where the Ok Tedi mine reopened after a six-week closure due to hike in community transmission in its area of operation.
The National Capital District confirmed a single case, that of a 31-year-old man living at Gerehu.
The 13 provinces which have reported cases so far are: NCD (301), Western (189), Central (7), Morobe (5), East Sepik (3), East New Britain (2), West New Britain (2), Milne Bay (2), and one case each from Southern Highlands, Eastern Highlands, West Sepik, New Ireland and Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
National Pandemic Response Controller David Manning has repeated calls for people to strictly follow the Covid-19 protocols to prevent community transmissions.