Russell has missed walking in the bush during 2005 and is now looking forward to growing more treks in PNG.This year our goal is for Russell to go out and walk as many treks as he can find and to rate them so you our trekkers can be offered the chance to come back and once again enjoy PNG's hospitality.It is also our wish to try and grow other…[Read more]

The doctor after his operation informed him that on average he removes around two gall stones from most patients but in Russell's case seven in total.Compared to PNG hospitals, Russell was very impressed with the services offered here in Australia and when news got around that he had walked the Kokoda Trail over 280 times, nurses and doctors…[Read more]

Hi Tim, just wondering if you ever got around to walking the Kokoda Trail? If so, how did you enjoy it?

Hi there, we have had quite a few people trek from Townsville and also some army guys but to go back through over 1000 bookings to find those people is a big ask.Please phone me on: (07) 55 716 512 and I will answer any questions you may have. If you want other names to check on our credentials, I can easily give you some people who I am sure…[Read more]

SummaryIn the short time since the KTA was established by the PNG Government as a Special Purpose Authority on 11 June 2003, the number of tour operators and trekkers has increased by more than 300 per cent. This rapid increase in such a short period of time has had a significant impact on village culture and the environment. It is therefore…[Read more]

Tour Operator Survey – Development of a Strategy for Sustainable TourismThe Kokoda Track Foundation in conjunction with KTA, Kokoda Track leaders, communities, tour operators and other stakeholders, and utilizing the expertise of University of Technology Sydney, World Wild Fund for Nature PNG, PNG Sustainable Development Program, Pacific Economic…[Read more]

KTA Upgrading of Camping GroundsSince the KTA 2006 Budget was prepared there has been National Government counterpart funding of the 1996 Kokoda Trail Development Program through the National Cultural Commission. A total of K3.4 million has been allocated over a four year period with K1 million allocated to 2006 approved KTDP projects. It is…[Read more]

KTA 2006 BudgetThe KTA management committee has prepared its Budget for 2006, which has been presented to Kokoda Local-level Government for approval. The presentation to the Koiari Local-level Government will be made in January.Total budgeted Revenue is K1.431 million, of which K450,000 is 2006 Trek Permit Fee income and over K200,000 in recovery…[Read more]

KTF/KTA Strategic Plan for the Development of the Kokoda Track as a National Memorial Park and a Self-Sustaining Eco-Tourism Industry for the People of the Kokoda Track.Refer the section above on The Kokoda Track Foundation.KTF and KTA plan to conduct their final workshop in Port Moresby during 20-23 February 2006. On the last day of the…[Read more]

KTA Sustainable Development Plan KTA has been invited by PNG Sustainable Development Program to lodge a submission for funding of a Sustainable Development Plan over a three year period. An experienced consultant in sustainable tourism has been engaged by PNGSDP to assist KTA with its submission. This person is widely experienced in sustainable…[Read more]

2006 DEVELOPMENTSKTA Capacity BuildingKTA management committee is in the final stages of a submission to the Dept of the Prime Minister for funding of Capacity Building of the KTA administrative structure. Such actions will improve the effectiveness of the organization.

The Kokoda Track FoundationThe need for a plan for the Kokoda Track Foundation (KTF)was first identified in a paper written by Charlie Lynn in 1994 (a copy is included in the attached Kokoda Track Foundation Interim Report). Since that time the numbers of trekkers slowly increased until the Australian and PNG Governments opened the new memorial…[Read more]

ORO PROVINCE1. Clearing and maintenance for upgrading Kokoda Airstrip for Dash 8 aircraft2. Kokoda Town clean up3. Supply of Lawnmowers, tools and initial 20 litres petrol to Kokoda Memorial Hospital, Kokoda LLG, Kovelo, Gorari Anglican Parish, Kabara Anglican Parish, Sago Anglican Parish, SDA Kokoda4. Repairs to Kokoda Town GenSet and supply…[Read more]

KTA Funded Community ProjectsKokoda Track Community Development Projects funded by Trek Fees, Kokoda Track Foundation, Rotary and the Australian High Commission HOMDAP Scheme and completed or progressing by KTA to December, 2005 are: CENTRAL PROVINCE1. Track clearing and log bridge replacement contracts – Owers’ Corner to Templeton…[Read more]

KTA FinancesKokoda Track Authority has been established with only K15,000 financial assistance from the Government to date, such being made available in December, 2005 from Hon Sir Moi Avei, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Petroleum & Energy and Member for Kairuku-Hiri Electorate, .Trek Permit Fee income is collected for funding community…[Read more]

Kokoda Track Trekking StatisticsKokoda Track trekking statistics commenced in June, 2001 when Trek Permit fees started being charged to trekkers and trekking groups walking the Kokoda Track. Niugini Holidays in Sydney commenced such charges on behalf of the communities and the future authority which was to be set up for administering the…[Read more]

KTA Trek Permit FeesUnder the Kokoda Track Trek Permit Law 2005 passed by both the Kokoda and Koiari Local-level Governments all persons, whether as individuals or part of a group, who wish to walk the Kokoda Track, are required to obtain a Trek Permit. Trek Permits are available upon application from KTA or through…[Read more]

KTA FunctionThe purpose of KTA is to assist both LLGs in carrying out their functions within the Kokoda Track Area as follows:

• focus on the significance of the Kokoda Track/Trail due to its part in WW2 and promote this legacy for present and future generations;
• Promote trekking and tourism related activities in the Kokoda Track Area;
• Administer,…

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KTA Office & StaffKTA’s present Sogeri office will be relocated to Boroko in February and a branch office has been established at Kokoda adjoining the Kokoda Post Office. Administrative staff will be appointed in February, including three Rangers, who will be based at Port Moresby/Owers’ Corner, Kokoda and Kagi to keep regular contact with the…[Read more]

KTA – A PNG Statutory Government BodyThe Kokoda Track Authority (KTA) is a statutory government body of the Kokoda and Koiari Rural Local-level Govern-ments (LLGs) approved by the National Executive Council under the Local-level Governments Administration Act 1997 and proclaimed by the Governor-General on 11 June 2003. KTA was established for the…[Read more]