Kokoda Trail | Kokoda | Activity https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Kokoda/activity/ Activity feed for Kokoda. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:44:53 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 78572aa4848f4e39d4b01b1e6a479818 Kokoda replied to the topic Submit A Story And Win A Trip For Two To Tufi Resort in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/submit-a-story-and-win-a-trip-for-two-to-tufi-resort/#post-106913 Fri, 06 Dec 2013 21:17:15 +1000 By writing and submitting a story, you ot only go in the draw to win a great holiday away, but will also help promote Kokoda Trekking, and in turn create more work for the Kokoda Trekking guides and porters.

So please take the time to submit a story today!

Click here to enter the competition. Have a picture or two handy.

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]]> 1a9d6eb4dbd2ee6b86d90b81aa5b1b03 Kokoda replied to the topic Visa Application in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/visa-application/#post-106331 Sat, 09 Jun 2012 16:34:33 +1000 Hi,

If you are an Australian citizen, simply purchase a visa on arrival at the Port Moresby International Airport. The cost is K100 ($50 AUD) approximately and is very easy to obtain when you say you are visiting Papua New Guinea to walk the Kokoda Trail.

Other than the hassles of sending your passoport away for a visa and the possibility of it…[Read more]

]]> 66d2e725193f6d88a1fafe5d36d3fc5a Kokoda replied to the topic Trek 785 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-785-trek-completed/#post-105798 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:35:07 +1000 Trekkers arrived safely back in Port Moresby where they will overnight and fly back to Australia today.IMGP0066__800x600_.jpgIMGP0067__800x600_.jpg

]]> c0ab8f17cdcdd3e3227a069057f00c59 Kokoda replied to the topic Trek 785 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-785-trek-completed/#post-105797 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:00:59 +1000 Trekkers arrived safely back in Port Moresby where they will overnight and fly back to Australia today.

]]> 73223466b39a8908b39c744b3d39c917 Kokoda replied to the topic Trek 764 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-764-trek-completed/#post-105765 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:08:57 +1000 Trekkers phoned up today and all are doing well. They will arrive at Ower's Corner around 5pm this afternoon.It really is an amazing effort walking the Kokoda Trail in 4 days. Congratulations to them all!

]]> 9646997e721f887995305e61361e0c5c Kokoda replied to the topic Kokoda Challenge PNG Countdown in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-challenge-png-countdown/#post-105549 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:11:48 +1000 The race will be held on the 27th of August 2011.The race is limited to 70 competitors with 20 places being reserved for international competitors.To enter the race click here.For further information please contact us.Australian Office – Gold CoastNathan ThomasPhone Office : (07) 55 716 512Mobile Phone : 0415 499 495Email :…[Read more]

]]> fecd39b4f018705c5277365ee2ded549 Kokoda replied to the topic Trek 730 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-730-trek-completed/page/2/#post-105431 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 22:40:47 +1000 Trekkers have reach Alola, and will overnight at the Isurava Battlefield tonight. They will walk out to Kokoda tomorrow around lunch time.

]]> cd0e10561ab73d98d25570f6a287155f Kokoda replied to the topic Trek 781 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-781-trek-completed/#post-105389 Sat, 21 May 2011 15:03:18 +1000 Trekkers spent last night at Alola, and will walk down to Hoi village today where they will spend their last night on the trail. They will walk out to Kokoda tomorrow and overnight at Orohaven. All trekkers are doing well and enjoying the Kokoda Trail.

]]> ed294ce91b73754e423d667e9180c368 Kokoda replied to the topic Looking For Any Ideas in the forum Introduction https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/looking-for-any-ideas/page/2/#post-105242 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:21:27 +1000 Hi,I walked 19 times last year wearing a pair off light weight Solemans, that weren't waterproof. Light weight is important, as you lift your feet up and down 30,000 times + a day.They didn't need wearing in at all, and didn't get any blisters at all.They lasted the whole year as well. Need another pair for this trekking season though.The sales…[Read more]

]]> 66e50d437633d6ab09eb6e61eea68c32 Kokoda replied to the topic Accommodation in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/accommodation/#post-105227 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:03:01 +1000 Hi Dave,Gail is in Kokoda at the moment, so I will answer your questions.Post Trek accommodation is now included when trekking from Ower's Corner to Kokoda, and Gail will arrange suitable accommodation for your group.You normally visit Bomana War Cemetary on the way to Sogeri Lodge time permitting. Otherwise you visit it when you return from…[Read more]

]]> 25d4a094a28b2412d97649b3270d93f5 Kokoda replied to the topic Rubbish At Kokoda in the forum General Discussions https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/rubbish-at-kokoda/#post-105219 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 03:55:35 +1000 Hi,All rubbish created between camp sites, is taken to the next camp site or next rubbish pit that has been dug along the trail.Litter is not a big problem on the trail, as the trekkers, along with guides and porters are usually picking up bits and pieces while walking along the trail. Each campsite has a rubbish pit dug in the bush that they fill…[Read more]

]]> d16307f0750012086096b0606536e4e0 Kokoda replied to the topic Trek 649 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-649-trek-completed/#post-104613 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:26:42 +1000 Trekkers overnighted at Orohaven in Kokoda last night. They will stay at Orohaven until tomorrow when they will leave for Poppondetta to board their flight back to Port Moresby.Congratulations to all the Trekkers!IMGP2148__640x480_.JPGIMGP2142__640x480_.JPG

]]> a82681399e7c74905eaa7f99e0c5908b Kokoda replied to the topic Trek 590 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-590-trek-completed/page/5/#post-104612 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:23:02 +1000 The group is currently at Deniki, and should arrive in Kokoda by 1pm this afternoon. All trekkers are doing well.

]]> c3edc6831b712e9432085698bb299a97 Kokoda replied to the topic Wayne Urina in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/wayne-urina/#post-103992 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 02:04:02 +1000 Hi Brooke, You met Wayne when you left Menari. You were walking down the new steps and Wayne and I were walking up to Menari. Just in case you don't remember.He is a very friendly guy and goes out off his way for everyone. I feel for him and his family. Loosing a child would be the worst thing possible.Shane

]]> 9f2fc8b964ed2dfcc39ce515f20ee9e9 Kokoda replied to the topic Trek 622 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-622-trek-completed/#post-103981 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:27:50 +1000 Trekkers are all doing well, and have completed their trek and are overnighting at Ower's Coner.Congratulations to them all.

]]> 599ced37f256d8d5033fbce17d91739b Kokoda replied to the topic Preparing For Kokoda - The Average Joe in the forum Trek Preparation https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/preparing-for-kokoda-the-average-joe/page/4/#post-102981 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:38:58 +1000 Couple of things to remember before booking with a Tour Operator.1. Check for personal liability insurance. A lot of operators do not think this is important.2. Check that the trek will go ahead no matter how many trekkers are booked. It would be a shame to have to replan your holidays, because the trek didn't attract 12 trekkers in the group…[Read more]

]]> 60bc9baedcc64998ee99069e57060fc6 Kokoda replied to the topic Trek 570 - Trek Completed in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-570-trek-completed/#post-102494 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:14:26 +1000 QUOTE(Geoff Hardie @ 27 Jul 2009, 12:16 PM) [snapback]9853[/snapback]What a shame it was that group decided to skip visit to Bomana War Cemetery.In my opinion, a visit to the cemetery before or after your trek is important in capturing the spirit of Kokoda which is what trekking Kokoda is all about.Cheers, Geoff HardieHi Geoff,Just to clarify…[Read more]

]]> 6cd4d372947a101f32f13a6fb573186b Kokoda replied to the topic 'OroHaven Kokoda Retreat' in the forum News https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/orohaven-kokoda-retreat/#post-100844 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:26:02 +1000 Why would anyone choose another company to trek with on the Kokoda Trail?

  • We are very competitive price wise, if not the cheapest.
  • We have offices in Australia and Papua New Guinea and a base in Kokoda.
  • We are Australian Managed both in Australia and in Papua New Guinea.
  • We have excellent staff to satisfy your requirements.
  • We have some of the most…

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