kokoda trekking brochure

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the adventure of a lifetime!


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Tank you or your enquiryabout trekking on the Kokodarail. We have developed apackage o inormation that

will help you to determinethe right trek or you andto prepare you sucientlyprior to your arrival. Weinvite you to read throughthe inormation provided

which should help to answer

some o your many questionsabout the adventure o alietime. I you have urtherquestions and would likeurther inormation you areencouraged to contact us viathe contact page and or thenumbers provided. Please eelree to join our Forums where

trekkers have supplied some othere insights and knowledgeo the Kokoda rail.

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Te Kokoda rail was the scene o someo the bloodiest battles o World WarII and still carries the scars o a ercecampaign. Te Kokoda rail is the sitewhere the advancing Japanese orces losttheir campaign to claim Port Moresbyrom the back door in their ultimategoal to capture Australia. For those wholost amily members rom a previousgeneration in WWII this walk can be

an intensely emotional and spiritualexperience and indeed or all trekkersthe sheer beauty o the terrain andspectacular scenery is unorgettable. owalk the trail is by ar the most populartrek in Papua New Guinea and takesbetween 6-8 days to walk as you ascendand descend a range o simply stunningbut unbelievably challenging terrainincluding endless river crossings and rainorests. Conditions are usually wet andslippery and rain can be expected mostdays. emperatures range rom 24 - 30cdegrees in the day and 15 - 24c degreesat night.

WALK IN HEFOOSEPSOF HEROES

thekokodatrail

An amazing experience. I ound it physicallyand mentally challenging but came throughwith the help o the A team. David, Ross,

David and Dominic have been amazingand have made the trip more worthwhile.One o the best experience o my lie!

Adam Forde, Trek 301

HE KOKODA RACK

OWENSTANLEY

RANGE

CHARTER FLIGHT

WALK/TREK

OVERNIGHT CAMPSITES

EFOGI KAGI

KOKODA

OWERS CORNER

ISURAVA

BRIGADE HILL

PORT MORESBY

ALOLATEMPLETONSCROSSING

POPPENDETTAAIRPORT

MT BELLAMY

NADULI

MYOLA JUNCTION

MENARI

NAUROMAGULI RANGE

VA ULE CREEKIMITA CREEKCORAL

SEA

MYOLA


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Kokoda rekking oers several dierentpackages ranging rom a (6 day / 5 night)trek to (9 days / 8 nights). We havePapua New Guinean led treks as well asAustralian/ Historian led treks. A trekon the Kokoda rail can be done eitherrom the Port Moresby (Sogeri) side o theOwen Stanley Range to Kokoda, which isthe most preerred option and historicallycorrect route. Alternatively to start the

trek rom , you will need to take a 30minute fight to Kokoda rom PortMoresby which is included within thetrekking costs. rekkers are welcome tojoin our scheduled treks or we can createa trek to suit. Tese can be set up as aPrivate rek or an Open rek. TeOpen trek allows others to join your groupwhereas a Private trek will just be or yourgroup o trekkers alone and will incur anadditional cost depending upon numbersbooked.

suggeedtreksCHOOSING

YOUR REK

10 Day 9 Night Trek

(Kokoda - Owers Corner)

9 Day 8 Night Trek

(Kokoda - Owers Corner)

8 Day 7 Night Trek

(Kokoda - Owers Corner)6 Day 5 Night Trek

(Kokoda Owers Corner)

Alternate directions of the

above available

Kokoda Trekking organises and

offers set trekking itineraries as

well as custom made treks to

satisfy your needs.

Custom treks also available.

Gona / Buna Extensions.

Short Treks Available.

An absolutely inspirational and unbelievableexperience. Words cant describe the joy and

happiness I will take away rom this trek.Peter Mundey, Trek 294

options

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DAY 1: OWERS CORNER - UA-ULE CREEK -Day 1 begins when we collect you rom your Hotel. We then

drive everyone to Bomana War Cemetery where you will be

given time to pay your respects and to take some photographs.

We continue our journey along snake road up to Sogeri

Monument where we again stop or photographs. Now

the un begins as we travel via dirt road or approximately

45 min to Owers Corner Weather permitting. Te trek

continues with your rst descent down to Goldie River. We

cross over Goldie River and commence our rst climb to

Imita Ridge Golden Stairs which is no longer there. Upon

reaching the top it is another long descent down to Ua-Ule

Creek where you will spend your rst night out on the track.Please bear in mind that we do not run a boot camp and

this may change based on the time o departure rom Owers

Corner; condition o trekkers or weather.

DAY 2: UA-ULE CREEK - NAUROTis morning we will leave our campsite or Nauro where

we will be crossing numerous creek crossings. We then climb

up loribaiwa Ridge, hal way up your climb you will reach

loribaiwa village. We continue trekking until we reach the

top o Ioribaiwa Ridge. Tis is the point during World War 2

where the Japanese retreated. It is now a steep descent down

to O Creek where you will enjoy your rst lunch break

and swim. You will then rell your water bottles or a steep

couple o hours climb up Maguli Range to your Destination

o Nauro.

DAY 3: NAURO - MENARIoday will be an easy walk down Brown River where you

will cross with care as the river may be high due to rainall.

You will then continue your trek onto the next creek where

you will rell your water bottles or your climb to the top o

Menari Lookout. From the lookout you will enjoy the views

o your next camp site in Menari.

DAY 4: MENARI - EFOGIDay 4 will have you start your morning with walking past the

Menari airstrip where you will then continue onto your rst

creek crossing o the day. You will rell your water bottles or

your next climb up Brigade Hill. At the top o Brigade Hill

you will have a chance to take in some o the scenery rom

the lookout. Ater your short break you will then descend

down to EFOGI Village where you will overnight ready or

Day 5. Most trekkers reer to EFOGI as the best guest house

on the trail 5 Star.

DAY 5: EFOGI - EMPLEONS CROSSINGDay 5 will begin with your rst climb o the day up to

Eogi 2 which is another small village. You will then have a

steep climb down to the rst creek crossing o the day. Ater

another climb up to Kagi Village you will get to enjoy your

lunch or this day. You then continue again to 1900 Camp

Site where you will camp or the night.

DAY 6: EMPLEONS CROSSING- EORA CREEKFrom 1900 Campsite you will start day 6 with another climb

up to Mt Bellamy. Tis is the highest peak o the entire track.

Weather permitting you will be able to look down as ar as

Kokoda Station. Once you have taken your rst break you

will then trek down to empletons Crossing 1, once you

cross this creek you will the make another climb with a short

descent ater your climb down to empletons Crossing 2where you will enjoy your lunch break. You will then start

yet another climb and then descent down to your campsite

o Eora Creek.

DAY 7: IORA CREEK - ISURAVAYou begin day 7 by passing Alola village. Te next step is

a climb to Isurava Monument. You will then have a lunch

break beore moving onto Isurava Village campsite where you

will overnight.

DAY 8: ISURAVA - KOKODAoday is your last day o trekking. You will have a ew short

Climbs and Descents beore descending down to Hoi Village

or a short fat walk to Kokoda Village. Once in Kokoda you

will have the chance to take a break at Kokoda Station and

take in a range o must see attractions including the War

Museum and other historical memorials, the local hospital,the library, and other attractions in and around the local area.

You will then spend your last night out on the track at our

accommodation reerred to as OroHaven Retreat.

DAY 9: KOKODA POR MORESBYoday is your last day in Kokoda where you will then be

transported back into Port Moresby

At a glanceDAY 1: OWERS CORNER - UA-ULE CREEK

DAY 2: UA-ULE CREEK - NAURO

DAY 3: NAURO - MENARI

DAY 4: MENARI - EFOGI

DAY 5: EFOGI - TEMPLETONS CROSSING

DAY 6: TEMPLETONS CROSSING - EORA CREEK

DAY 7: IORA CREEK - ISURAVA

DAY 8: ISURAVA - KOKODA

DAY 9: KOKODA PORT MORESBY

Trek HighlightsBomana War Cemetery Visit

Sogeri Monument

Isurava Monument

Kokoda War Museum

Historical Memorials

Fantastic Scenery

Kokoda History

Cultural Experience

Oro Haven Retreat (Kokoda)

Battle Sites

itinerarytrekking

9 Day 8 Night TrekOwers Corner KokodaExample Itinerary


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DAY 1: KOKODA - ISURAVAYou will arrive in Kokoda rom Port Moresby ater a short20 minute fight. You will walk rom airstrip s traight to theKokoda Station and take in a range o must see attractionsincluding the War Museum and other historical memorials,the local hospital, the library, and other attractions in andaround the local area. Tis is where we commence our trek,and ater just an hour on oot, you will arrive at your rstKokoda village the village o Kovelo. Ater a short stop,we will embark on another hours walk and soon arrive atthe well structured and organised village o Hoi. It is inHoi that you will begin to realise just how challenging thistrek will really be. Tis part o the Kokoda rail is not easy

and presets you with a tough, steep climb in the beginning.But dont be disheartened this is just a test to get you inthe mood, i you are not already raring to go. Another vehours on rom here you will arrive in Isurava. Isurava ishome to a magnicent war memorial opened by AustralianPrime Minister John Howard in 2002 - and was the site oa signicant World War II battle. Isurava is now regarded asone o the most sacred sites along the trail and is made all themore special by panoramic views o the Kokoda and Yoddavalleys along the way. o rest your weary limbs ater day one,you will stay overnight at the local guest house.

DAY 2: ISURAVA - EMPLEONS CROSSINGAter a restul evening, we set o early in the day, or ournext destination the village o Alola, and then move on toIora Creek. Faced with a challenging and steep climb, andthen a sharp descent, we nally reach empletons Crossing

which is where we spend the night. Imagine spending theevening under the orest canopy and alling asleep to thegentle voice o the Iora Creek splashing against the rocks?Tat will be you. And i you bring a line, you can also tr yyour hand at trout shing.

DAY 3: EMPLEONS CROSSING - EFOGIDay Tree sees your trek begin with another steep climb anddescent much like day two. With another crossing o IoraCreek, you will then climb to the top o Mt Bellamy, thehighest point o the Kokoda rail and take in the panoramicviews o the area. You will be treated to a wonderul rewardhere - an enjoyable walk through a carpet o moss, whichwill take you to the junction o Myola and Kagi, which island marked by an aircrat propeller. It is here that we willtake a right turn, make a climb, and then descend to thesplendorous village o Kagi. Kagi quite simply, commandsspectacular views o villages along the Kokoda rail and isa must see or trekkers to the area. We will continue witha walk to the airstrip, regarded as the steepest walk in theworld, where we will descend to the creek, and then ascendto Eogi No. 2 village. I we turn back and look you willbe able to see your trekking path rom Kagi and it is at thispoint that we begin to make our descent into Eogi, wherewe stop or the evening and collect our ood and suppliesthanks to a prearranged ood drop.

DAY 4: EFOGI - NAUROUp early again and you will begin the day with a rereshingand challenging climb up to Brigade Hill. Brigade Hill, alongwith Isurava is one o the most sacred sites along the Kokodarail and having taken in this most beautiul area, you willthen begin your descent to the village o Menari. As youcontinue along and then begin a urther climb up a steephill you will be taken in by summit as it presents you with

ne views o Menari. Following this breathtaking momentyou will make a muddy, swampy, and at times leech-inested(i you are lucky!) trek to the Brown River, which must becrossed with great care, especially i the River is in food.Next take a walk onto the village o Nauro where we stop orthe night to eat and rest, ready or day ve.

DAY 5: NAURO UAULE CREEKWe begin our day by climbing the heartbreaking alse peakso Maguli Ridge (where you will even have time to countthem yoursel). Ater descending to O Creek or a well -deserved break, we will then make another climb to IoribaiwaRidge, and a subsequent descent to UaUle Creek or our lastnight together on the Kokoda track.

DAY 6: UAULE CREEK - OWERS CORNERWith one nal push or day six, we do the hard grat to reach

Imita Ridge, and then descend the Golden Stairs andthe Goldie River. As a reward, we take one last rereshingdip in the River beore climbing up to Owers Corner.Congratulations! You and your ellow trekkers have justcompleted one o the worlds toughest treks. Along the trail,you have climbed nearly 5,500 meters (18,000 eet) anddescended almost the same amount as you weaved in and outo some o the worlds most picturesque areas.

itinerarytrekking

6 Day 5 Night TrekOwers Corner KokodaExample Itinerary

At a glanceDAY 1: KOKODA - ISURAVA

DAY 2: ISURAVA - TEMPLETONS CROSSING

DAY 3: TEMPLETONS CROSSING - EFOGI

DAY 4: EFOGI - NAURO

DAY 5: NAURO UAULE CREEK

DAY 6: UAULE CREEK - OWERS CORNER

Trek HighlightsBomana War Cemetery Visit

Sogeri Monument

Isurava Monument

Kokoda War Museum

Historical Memorials

Fantastic Scenery

Kokoda History

Cultural Experience

Oro Haven Retreat (Kokoda)

Battle Sites


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In order to communicate and coordinate our treks with the trek leaders, we utilise thelocal radio network & Satellite Phone. Tis is how we keep all trek leaders, guides andtrekkers up to date with the latest developments on the Kokoda rail. A two way radiois carried or this purpose.A satellite phone is als o carried or use in emergencies andor daily briengs with Head Oce in Port Moresby. Te ocial language o PapuaNew Guinea is English and the other two most commonly used languages are HiriMotu (commonly spoken on the track) and ok Pisin. Most guides and porters speak

fuent English, Motu, Pisin and one other (local) language. We encourage all trekkersto ask their guide or porter i they are unsure about what is being communicated.

communication

It has been 5 weeks since my return rom Kokoda and there is not a day that goes bythat I dont stop and think o the experience. It is my every thought. A journey thathas made me want to go back again and again.

As I said to you Gail on the night o our debriefng I have never elt such a senseo empowerment than that o the fnal night in Kokoda and how I learnedcamaraderie still exists between ellow country men o all walks o lie and race.Kristi, Trek 423


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One rimmed Hat or Peak Capwo shirts, one short sleeve & one long sleeveTree pairs o lightweight camping shortsOne thermal topOne lightweight track suitOne or two man tentarpaulin ground sheet to lay tent on in case o rainOne pair o bush walking boots (with good grip)One pair o sneakers

One towel (the chamois sports towels)One 70-85 litre back packOne light sleeping bagPack Cover or when it rainsWhistle or attentionCamel pack (at least 2 litre capacity or water)2 smaller water bottles to mix energy/ electrolyte drink

One pair o gaitersOne bandana or sweatFour pair o good quality thick camping socksOne pair o thin sockswo sets o underwearOne poncho style rain jacket or rain coatOne pair o lycra gym shorts. (optional)One day packOne sleeping mat/thermarest

Mosquito Net only i you plan on staying in a guesthouseSunglassesHead light & spare batteries or small torchSpoon/cup/bowl/utensilsZip-lock plastic bags or packing wet or dry clothes, camera, etc.Plastic garbage bagsA couple o clothes pegs to hang up your washing

clothingequipment&

During the day you will get quite hot and dirty so we encourageyou to bring one set o lightweight trekking clothes or day use,and a another set o clothes that you can change into ater youhave bathed in a local creek o crystal, clear mountain water ornight use. Always think lightweight when you are thinking aboutwhat day and night options to bring. Most camping stores oerquick drying clothes which are suitable or walk the Kokoda rail.You will need a sturdy 75-80ltr backpack that can be adjusted sothat 2/3 o the weight sits on your hops and 1/3 on your shoul-ders. Also ensure it has a well padded belt to avoid chang. Youwill need a light sleeping bag, a good set o thermal underwear(optional i you eel the cold), a sel infating sleeping mat, per-sonal tent, plate, canteen/cup and eating utensils. Also think aboutgrabbing a couple o plastic zip type bags that will protect yourspare clothing and other items inside your backpack, just in case itrains while you are trekking.

What do youneed to bring?


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Te Local Guided trekking costs include:

Expert Local/Assistant Guiderekking PermitLocal rail Fees

Food or entire rekInternal Port Moresby ransport - Road andFlight transers to begin and end the trekGuide/Assistant guideFood Porters to carry ood or trekEquipment PortersShirtInormation Package - Book written by BillJames, DVD and inormation disc.raining GuideCerticate o CompletionBomana War Cemetery (Visit)Liability Insurance ($20 Million)Accommodation Orohaven Kokoda RetreatAccomodation 1st Night - Port Moresby

rek Packages & InclusionsLocal Guided rekPackages 1 & 2 Te trekking costs include:

Australian GuideExpert Local/Assistant Guiderekking PermitLocal rail FeesFood or entire rekInternal (Port Moresby ransport - Road andFlight transers to begin and end the trekGuide/Assistant guideFood Porters to carry ood or trekEquipment PortersShirtInormation Package - Book written by BillJames, DVD and inormation disc.raining GuideCerticate o CompletionBomana War Cemtary (Visit)Liability Insurance ($20 Million)Accommodation Orohaven Kokoda RetreatAccomodation 1st Night - Port Moresby

Australian Guidedrek Package

Local Guided rek Price

Cost per rekker $2650

o hire a personal $580porter (optional)

Australian Guided rek Price



I wanted to say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU or the mostwonderul/amazing holiday. Youre so very well organised (the briefng, the ood,the communication). You guys really do an excellent job. Please note: Ive alreadydecided to walk the trail again (yes, you heard right)!!

Judith, Trek 447


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Package 4



Package 5


Te Local Guided trekking costs include:

Expert Local/Assistant Guiderekking PermitLocal rail FeesFood or entire rek

Internal Port Moresby ransport - Road andFlight transers to begin and end the trekGuide/Assistant guideFood Porters to carry ood or trekEquipment PortersShirtInormation Package - Book written by BillJames, DVD and inormation disc.raining GuideCerticate o CompletionBomana War Cemetery (Visit)Liability Insurance ($20 Million)Accommodation Orohaven Kokoda RetreatAccomodation 1st Night - Port Moresby

rek Packages & InclusionsLocal Guided rek Package4: Kakoda & Myola

An Optional:

2 Day extention to any o the packages availableon the trekking schedule. Te extention can beundertaken either prior to treks departing rom(Kokoda) or at the end o treks beginning rom(Owers Corner).rekkers will visit Sanananda, Gona & BunaHistorical sites and locations.Minimum o 4 trekkers required to extend the trip.Te trekking costs include:

Accommodation, Sanananda, BunaPNG Local Guide

Village eesFoodInternal fight and road transersFood and equipment porters

Local Guided rekPackage 5: Sanananda,Gona & Buna Extention


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experiencedguides &

porters

We employ local guides

to provide you with a richcultural as well as historical

experience. We also oerAustralian guides and

historians i you preer. Inthe past six years over 3,500trekkers have completed theKokoda rail with us with

many coming back or a

second (or third) time.

smallpersonalised

groups

We keep our groups small (toa maximum o 18 trekkers) sothat you get easy access to guides

and can appreciate the spectacularscenery along the track. On most

treks the average group size is six tonine trekkers ensuring you receive

the best personalised experience.

guaranteedyear rounddepartures

Our treks are guaranteed to departwith a minimum o one person, soyou dont have to worry about anylast minute cancellations once youvebooked. Visit our trekking schedule atwww.kokodatrail.com.au/schedule or

upcoming treks.

quality packages atcompetitive prices

Our _trekking packages _ include resh

local village ood, high quality ration packs,and accommodation in Kokoda at our own

OroHaven Kokoda Retreat. We are one o theew trekking companies to have our own vehiclesto get you on and o the track, making the pro-

cess ecient and reliable.

I you are a member o a sporting club, group oriends, or are trekking or a special occasion, con-sider one o our _private treks_ or _custom treks_

that can be tailored to suit your groups needs.


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online updatesfor loved ones

Loved ones back home can stayup-to-date with your progress byvisiting our website orumwww.kokodatrail.com.au/orumsWe can post replies back to themrom you so they know you aretravelling well, and so they eel

they are sharing the adventurewith you.

australian owned &operated

We are a local Australian business with astrong relationship with Papua New Guinea.

We abide by the Kokoda rack Authority rulesand regulations, and have valid work permits

or PNG. We are also ully insured in bothAustralia and PNG, giving you peace o mind

as you prepare or your trek.

advice on howto prepare for

the trek

All trekkers receive an introductorypack which includes a DVD o

the trek, a book on Kokoda by BillJames and checklists

www.kokodatrail.com.au/images/Checklist.pd o what to bring. Tisensures you can adequately prepareor the trek so you get the most out

o the adventure.


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Contact: Nathan Thomas

Phone: (07) 55 716 512

Mobile: 0415 499 495

Email: [email protected]

Please join our Online Community on the website and Facebook where you can meet past / new trekkers.

Website URL: www.kokodatrail.com.au/forums/

Facbook URL: www.facebook.com/pages/Boroko-Papua-New-Guinea/Kokoda-Trekking/374403025970

If you would like to view the trekking schedule for upcoming treks please visit the schedule section of the site.

Website URL: www.kokodatrail.com.au/schedule.html

If you would like to make a booking please visit the booking section of the site.Book Now Section: www.kokodatrail.com.au/booking.html

If you have other questions please contact us or visit the FAQ section of the site.

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