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11 Day Kokoda Trek From Port Moresby

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Duration

11 days

Group Size

1 to 15 people

Ages

16 - 70 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

The trek follows the original wartime trail and includes all sites of military significance during the Kokoda campaign. The itinerary allows a visit to Lake Myola and camp at Bombers Campsite which is the best site along the trail – the only one with a hot shower! We also trek across to the eastern side of the range that was defended by the 53rd and 2/16th Battalions. The trek includes a solemn Dawn Service involving trekkers and our PNG guides and carriers at the Isurava Memorial. This service is regarded as the highlight of the Kokoda trek experience.

Additional information

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Pickup

You will be met in the arrivals area by Adventure Kokoda team. They will co-ordinate your movement to your hotel by bus. - Time zone: Pacific/Port_Moresby

What's included

Visit to Bomana War Cemetery

Adventure Kokoda polo shirt

Lunch: 9

1:50 000 Topographic Map of the Kokoda Trail

Dinner: 10

Breakfast: 10

Personal mosquito proof tent for each trekker

All vehicle transfers in PNG

Official Kokoda Track Authority Trek Permit

Kokoda Certificate of Achievement

All trek and village campsite fees

Pre and post-trek twin-share hotel accommodation and meals in PNG

Private charter flight between Port Moresby and Kokoda

Specialist Australian Expedition Leader as your battlefield/historical guide

Group First Aid Kit with trained and experienced first aid support

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Itinerary

Day 1: Flight to Port Moresby

Arrive in Port Moresby - check in at Hotel - Trek Briefing and Introductions.

Port Moresby Hotel

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Day 2: Port Moresby to Kokoda - Hoi

Charter Flight from Port Moresby to Kokoda. Inspect the site of the first battle on the Kokoda plateau including the memorials and museum. Wartime briefing on the two battles for Kokoda. Trek to Hoi campsite (approx one hour) for a cultural welcome trek to Hoi village.

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Day 3: Hoi campsite to the Isurava Memorial

7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek to the abandoned village of Deniki where the second battle of the Kokoda campaign was fought. Wartime briefing on the Battle for Deniki. Trek to the Isurava Memorial via the original wartime trail between Deniki and the Isurava battle site. Camp at the Memorial.

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Day 4: Isurava to Templeton's Crossing

5.30am Dawn Service at Isurava Memorial. Wartime briefing on the Battle for Isurava. Trek to Eora Creek then down to the campsite at Templeton’s Crossing.

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Day 5: Templeton's Crossing to Bombers

7.00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek via the original wartime trail up to Militia Ridge and follow the track near Mt Bellamy- the highest part of the Kokoda Trail. Follow the Bert Kienzle track to Lake Myola - an extinct volcanic plateau. It was the major logistic base for the Australians during the campaign. Wartime Briefing on the critical significance of Myola to the campaign. Trek to Bombers campsite.

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Day 6: Bomber's campsite to Efogi

7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Follow the original wartime trail to Lake Myola No 1. Trek to Kagi via the Kagi Gap through the moss forest. Trek down to Efoge Creek then climb to Laununumu village (known as Efogi 2). Short trek down to the campsite at Efogi village.

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Day 7: Efogi to Agulogo

7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb Mission Ridge via the original wartime trail. Wartime briefing on the Battle for Brigade Hill. Trek to Menari village then up to the Menari Gap. Continue down the ridge to the campsite at Agulogo.

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Day 8: Agulogo to Ofi Creek

7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek through the Nauro swamp area – cross the Brown River and climb up to the village of Nauro. Cross the Maguli Range and descend via Engineer’s Ridge. Inspect the Japanese delaying defensive position on the Southern slope of Engineer’s Ridge. Trek down to the campsite at Ofi Creek – this was the site of a successful Australian ambush during the Australian withdrawal towards Ioribaiwa Ridge.

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Day 9: Ofi Creek to Goldie River

7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb Ioribaiwa. Wartime briefing and inspection of the Japanese defensive position. Trek down the ridge and along Matama Creek via Va Ule Creek to the base of Imita Ridge. Climb Imita Ridge. Wartime briefing. Descend to Goldie River campsite.

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Day 10: Goldie River to Owers Corner

7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb to Owers Corner. Visit Bomana War Cemetery for a final briefing on the campaign. Dinner and presentations at Hotel.

Port Moresby Hotel

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Day 11: Depart Port Moresby

Check out of Hotel - check-in at Airport as per flight arrangements.

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FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (16 - 70 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15