The Kokoda Track was the scene of bitter fighting in 1942 as the Japanese advanced towards Port Moresby. Many Japanese and Australian soldiers died along the Track, both in battle and from malaria. As interest in Australia’s cultural identity and recent history grows, walking the Kokoda Track has become a rite of passage for a new generation of Australians.

Walking the Kokoda Track involves 50 hours of hiking over 90km of steepclimbs and descents. Vantage points along the Track reveal magnificent mountain landscapes, and a wide variety of flora and fauna is encountered. Trekkers pass through local villages where descendents of the wartime “fuzzy wuzzy angels” continue to live simple traditional lifestyles while providing a warm welcome to passing trekkers.

The best time of the year to walk the Track is the dry season, from April to October.

Day 01: Arrive Port Moresby and transfer to hotel.

Pre-expedition briefing by your guide.

Day 02: (3 Hours)

Depart Port Moresby 0700am on Airlines PNG flight to Kokoda(30 minutes). Walk across the airfield to Kokoda Village. There you will visit thewar museum and walk on the cigar shaped battle-field that was Kokoda. We will be introduced to our expert guide and porter team, who we will spend thenext 8 days with us. They will set up camp, carry our food, tents and safety equipment and ensure we have a safe and enjoyable trek.

We will then head off towards Deniki, through plantations and via the beautiful Hoi village. The going is relatively easy except for a steep 45 minute trek up toour destination. We will set up camp, have lunch and a delicious dinner before bed.

Day 03: (6-7 Hours)

After a complete breakfast we head for Alola via Isurava Battlefield memorial. The memorial was opened by Australian Prime Minister John Howard in August 2002 to commemorate 60 years since a ferocious four daybattle was fought there in 1942. We will lunch there and then continue hiking – descending and ascending numerous hills to finally arrive at Alola. From here wecan see across the valley towards Abuari Village. After a fresh pasta and damper meal it’s off to bed.

Day 04 : (9 hours)

Hike from Alola via Eora Creek to Templeton’s Crossing 1, atthe base of Mt Belamy. This is a long day but extremely interesting with bothhistorical and natural points of interest.

Day 05: (8 hours)

Trek from Templeton’s 1 to our home village, Kagi. Today youwill ascend Mt Bellamy, the highest point of the Kokoda Track (2190m). Good views at the Kokoda Gap Lookout. We will divert off the Track to visit the last surviving Fuzzy Wuzzy at Nadoori. Descend to Kagi village where we will be greeted by the locals. A big feast is hadtonight. Overnight village guest house ortents.

Day 06 : (9 Hours)

Today you will hike from Kagi to Menari village. During themorning you will climb Brigade Hill and then begin a long steep descent to Menari village which will weary your feet and legs. You will sleep well tonight. Overnight Menari.

Day 07 : (5 Hours)

Hike from Menari to Naoro village. After climbing a steep saddle you will descend and pass through a number of river crossings to Naoro village. A good chance to river surf down the Brown River.

Day 08 : (7 Hours)

Hike from Naoro to Wa-ule Creek. Climbing through open grasslands you will mount the Maguli Range and take a long steep descent to Ofi Creek and Wa-ule Creek campsite.

Day 09: (4-5 Hours).

Hike from Wa-ule Creek to Ower’s Corner. There are a number of river crossings and a long steep climb up Imita Ridge. The descent on the other side of the ridge is known as The Golden Stairs which leads down to Goldie River. After wading through the river the Kokoda Track concludes with afinal steep ascent to Owers Corner. You will arrive at Owers Corner in the early afternoon and will be met by a 4WD vehicle with a picnic lunch and cold drinks that you will share with your guides and porters.

Drive to Bomana War Cemeteryto Port Moresby and then dropped off at our hotel. We will spend the night dining with our guides, porters and other friends we have made on the Kokoda Track.

Day 10: Transfer from hotel to your flight home or next destination.

• An Australian and/or Local Guide for the entire expedition
• Electrolyte supplement such as Gatorade for expedition portion
• All domestic schedule and chartered flights
• River rescue team and procedures-Government Taxes (except visa charge and civil aviation terminal facilities charge)
• Shower tent to wash with soap and protect the environment. Hotshowers are available.
• All meals on expedition (including Curries and Pasta not baked beans)
• All transfers including those from the airport and from Owers Corner
• Visit Bomana War Cemetery
• Food for Porters including rice, noodles, biscuits, bully beef, milo and vegetables
• All accommodation outside of Port Moresby
• Cultural fees, activities and tours
• Guides and porters (who carry all group equipment, food, set up tents etc)
• 1 to 1 Porter-Client ratio
• A rubbish Porter that takes all our rubbish and other operators rubbish from the Track
• Tent hire and floor mats.
• 2 nights accommodation in Port Moresby twin share
• Snack Pack for each expedition day to get you between meals
• Satellite Phone for Emergency Purposes
• VHF Radio contact with Port Moresby, Kokoda and 10 other Trackvillages for emergency purposes.
• Porters Workers Compensation Insurance
• Bill James book “Kokoda A Field Guide” (only for Local Guide Expeditions)

• Travel insurance (appropriate insurance can be purchased on our website)
• Items of a personal nature (i.e. art, drinks etc.)
• International air to and from Port Moresby
• Excess baggage on scheduled flights ($10 per Kilo over 12 kg)
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of No Roads