The Kokoda Track
Experience
Imagine a once in a lifetime experience, that when asked to describe, brings back a flood of emotions, sense of achievement and journey of self discovery. The kokoda trail is without a doubt a ‘badge of honour’ that all Australians should experience.
Kokoda Highlights
Undertake something that will push your body and spirit to new levels.
Totally emerse yourself in one of the most pristine rain forests in the world.
Meet local village people with beautiful singing voices.
Reflect and understand what Australian and Japanese soldiers endured during the WWII campaign.
Ensure you are ready for your adventure with the best 3-4 months of guided physical preparation training and weekend hikes*.
Support and guidance from LAT and our trekking partners No Roads Expeditions.
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Your Kokoda Experience
4 Months Pre-departure
Your ‘once in a lifetime’ experience doesn’t just start when you touch down in Port Moresby. Pre-departure support and training is extremely important to give you piece of mind that you are physically prepared and ready to get the most out of this amazing adventure.
Group meetings with your experienced guide, Marc Stafford, & fellow trekkers, an ‘on demand’ 14 week physical preparation program and schedule weekend hikes are all part of your pre-departure experience.
7 nights / 8 days Kokoda Experience
Your adventure in Papua New Guinea is eights days in total with six unforgettable days on the track giving you a great appreciation of the conditions endured by Australian Diggers during WWII. You will also experience village culture, get an understanding of local living conditions, and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the Owen Stanley Ranges.
Walking the Kokoda Track involves 50 hours of hiking over 90km of sharp, timbered ridges, steep-sided valleys and fast flowing rivers. Vantage points along the trail reveal magnificent mountain landscapes, and a wide variety of flora and fauna is encountered.
As there are no rest days with this expedition it is physically challenging. However be rest assured with our preparation training program you will be well prepared for this unforgettable journey.
Day 1 - Arrive Port Moresby
Day 2 - Fly to Popondetta and drive to Kokoda for start of trek. Trek to Deniki
Day 3 - Deniki to Eora Creek via Isurava Battlefield. Visit Con's Rock along the way
Day 4 - Eora Creek to Kagi
Day 5 - Kagi to Menari via Brigade Hill
Day 6 - Menari to Ioribaiwa
Day 7 - Ioribaiwa to Owers Corner. Visit Bomana War Cemetery
Day 8 - Port Moresby to home or onto another PNG destination
Experience: $4190 twin share ex. Port Moresby
View your list of expedition inclusions here
EXPEDITION DATES 2024
July 13th - 20th - BOOK NOW
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Create your own private group?
Experiencing the Kokoda trail with family and friends is truly unforgettable. Create your own private group and date that suits you. Minimum of 8 participants required. Contact us below.
LAT Training & No Roads Expeditions provide the best Kokoda experience
To create the best pre-departure and on track experience for you we have partnered with No Roads Expeditions (NRE), our on the ground operators. We have partnered with NRE for their exceptional operations, care for the environment we walk through, and most of all, their support of the local communities and villages.
LAT Training founder, Marc Stafford, is an experienced NRE Kokoda Track guide.
