Adventure Kokoda Blog

Protecting our heritage

Kokoda is much more than a trek. It is almost a spiritual journey for those who wish to connect to the historical significance of the Kokoda campaign. It is also an empathetic bridge for Australians and Papua New Guineans to better understand each other.

Our Charity

Our charitable work includes the provision of health support, school supplies, scholarships, and emergency medical assistance to villagers across the Kokoda Trail.

Our Media

National features stories of our treks on all major television networks, newspapers, and magazines.

Our Reviews

Trekker feedback, Trip Advisor reviews, and personal reflections.

Our Treks

Everything you need to know about our treks, our trekkers, training tips, gear selection, and some handy hints.

Our Viewpoint

Charlie has been the leading advocate for the protection of our Kokoda heritage, and the welfare of villagers across the Trail, for 30 years.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Interesting articles relating to our close association with PNG, and our shared wartime heritage.

Latest News

Kokoda: The enemy within!

by Charlie | Oct 29, 2021 | KOKODA INITIATIVE, KOKODA TRACK AUTHORITY, OUR VIEWPOINT

A 1400% increase in the number of Australians trekking Kokoda after the opening of the Isurava Memorial in 2002 would normally be hailed an outstanding result for PNG tourism, and our shared wartime heritage. But, for Canberra based envirocrats lurking in the corridors of power within Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA), it had all the hallmarks of an environmental armageddon!

Selecting a Kokoda Trek Operator

by Charlie | Jul 24, 2021 | OUR TREKS, SELECTING A TREK OPERATOR

Prior to paying a deposit on a trek, this video outlines the questions you should be asking a trekking company to ensure you are getting the experience you are after and that they are ethical and meet all their legal obligations in PNG.