Our next story is written by Rebecca who walked the track as part of Trek # 840. Life Altering!

"Easter 2011 my dad passed away, he was depressed and took his own life.

I decided I need to do something to mark his 1 year anniversary but to also get the word out there about depression.

I approached a great friend of mine, Kate Duxbury and…[Read more]

We have a fantastic Kokoda story written by Pete who first walked the track with Kokoda Trekking back in April 2005. Life Changing!

"I first did Kokoda back in April 2005. My knowledge of the campaign was very limited. I had 6 weeks training due to my appendix being removed in Jan 2005.

I went over there, my self esteem was low due to a marriage…[Read more]

Another great father and son story written by Jason who walked the track with his son Joshua as part of Trek #892. Emotional!

"Last Sept my son (15yo) and I walked the Kokoda Trek.
It was the most amazing and difficult thing we had ever done. We were on the trek when we heard about the attack on the black cat trail. After spending the night at…[Read more]

The next story we have is by one of our past trekkers Brian who completed the track as part of Trek # 435. Mateship!

Many of you may have seen a few posts made by Brian over the years on our forums and socail media pages. He is a great friend and mate of Kokoda Trekking.

"Testimonial from a young 70 year old!

I had returned home having spent my…[Read more]

Another fantastic story written by our past Trekker Earl who walk the track with Kokoda Trekking back in 2010 as part of Trek #576. A story about reconnecting!

"My name is Earl Snijders, I lived my early childhood in Port Moresby in the late sixties, early seventies. My mother was or is a PNG national born in Samrai. As an adult I have always…[Read more]

Hi Everyone,

We have a few new stories to share with everyone.

We often have many fathers who walk the track to bond with their children.

We had the pleasure of welcoming Paul and his son Hayden back in 2010 as part of Trek #599. A rewarding experience!

"Thanks so much for such a rewarding experience! It’s funny how much comes back to you when…[Read more]

Hi Everyone,

We have another great Kokoda story written by Pete who walked with Kokoda Trekking as part of Trek # 855 in 2013. Challenging physically and emotionally!

"Kokoda was an incredible experience. One that every Australian should do. I completed my trek with Kokoda Trekking after extensive research into the trek. The experience was…[Read more]

Cheers Brendan, same to you with your prep'.

See you guys soon.

Glasgow is a great track, especially if you do it 3-4 times in a row. But I think you're underselling the benefits if Mt Donna Buang. It is a bit of a hike to get there but it, along with Mt St Leonard, are the closest you'll get to Kokoda in regards to mud, slipping & sliding and above all, endurance required in these conditions. Some days on…[Read more]

Hey, if you're in Melb I wrote a small summary comparing the Warburton – MtDB track and the Glasgow in this thread, worth a read.

http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=1631

Bit of an older thread but I thought I would just add some info here for anyone preparing like I am (going in April 2014). Basically I would favor the Glasgow Track over the Warburton-Mt DB trail, the reasons are below. I should mention here for some context that I am young and already quite fit and healthy, am carrying my own pack (about 15kg…[Read more]

Hi,
I travelled there few years ego. But if i want to go there now, how much cost I have. Please inform me anyone.

Hi Jay, my first post as well, my son and i are doing the trek with you.
lots of luck with your preparations.

Brendan

We would like to introduce our new Training Website Fit 4 Treks. http://www.fit4treks.com.au/

Achieving the very best experience from trekking the Kokoda Trail requires endurance, stamina and mental preparedness. Your first trek is a once in a lifetime experience and we want it to be the ultimate opportunity for you. Training for trekking…[Read more]

We would like to introduce our new Training Website Fit 4 Treks. http://www.fit4treks.com.au/

Achieving the very best experience from trekking the Kokoda Trail requires endurance, stamina and mental preparedness. Your first trek is a once in a lifetime experience and we want it to be the ultimate opportunity for you. Training for trekking…[Read more]

Share your Kokoda Trekking Experience for a chance to win!

Congratulations on completing the Kokoda track.

Everyone who has trekked Kokoda has a story worth telling. Why not share it on DoKokoda.com
and inspire future trekkers?

It could win you a trip back to PNG, this time on a more relaxing note – an…[Read more]

Share your Kokoda Trekking Experience for a chance to win

Congratulations on completing the Kokoda track.

Everyone who has trekked Kokoda has a story worth telling. Why not share it on DoKokoda.com
and inspire future trekkers?

It could win you a trip back to PNG, this time on a more relaxing note – an…[Read more]

Share Your Kokoda Trekking Experience For A Chance To Win!

Congratulations on completing the Kokoda track.

Everyone who has trekked Kokoda has a story worth telling. Why not share it on DoKokoda.com
and inspire future trekkers?

It could win you a trip back to PNG, this time on a more relaxing note – an…[Read more]

Share Your Kokoda Trekking Experience For A Chance To Win!

Congratulations on completing the Kokoda track.

Everyone who has trekked Kokoda has a story worth telling. Why not share it on DoKokoda.com
and inspire future trekkers?

It could win you a trip back to PNG, this time on a more relaxing note – an…[Read more]

Hi All,

We have another fantastic Kokoda story written by Alisha who walked with Kokoda Trekking back in 2011 as part of Trek #748. Racing across the track!

"As my gold level adventure for my Duke of Ed Award I decided to take on the Kokoda Trail. It was my first time travelling outside of Australia, and I choose to go it by myself. Being 19 and…[Read more]