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
My Kokoda Story
I know I’m old school – a boomer from a bygone era who grew up surrounded by men who had fought in two World Wars and survived the adversity of a great depression.During that era our 'enemy' was external - however, my failed attempts to have a credible Military...
Index: Major Charlie Lynn’s Adventure Kokoda Blogs
These papers, submissions and articles in the following blogs encapsulate my 32-year involvement with the Kokoda Trail in particular, and PNG in general. During this time, I was able to lead 101 expeditions across the Trail and share the experience with more than 2,000 wonderful Australians from all walks of life.
AN OPEN LETTER TO PNG TOURISM
Kokoda tourism was not created by Government - it was created by individual entrepreneurs who took a risk to invest in the emerging industry after the 50th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign in 1992. Contrary to popular belief in PNG, Australians are not queuing...
The Kokoda Trail: Chronology of Mismanagement: 2009-2024
Under Australian management since 2009 trekker numbers have declined by 42% resulting in a direct annual loss of $1.2 million (K3.1 million) for village communities across the Trail.
KOKODA BLOCKADE – A CATALYST FOR CHANGE!
The illegal blockade on the Kokoda Trail should be the catalyst for an inquiry into the operation of the DFAT Kokoda Initiative management system which has resulted in a 41 percent fall in the number of Australians trekking Kokoda since they assumed control of the PNG...
2024 Kokoda Day Commemoration Service
At Gallipoli we fought for Britain and lost… At Kokoda we fought for Australia and won! Kokoda Day is dedicated to the legacy of the New Guinea wartime carriers who were indentured to support our Australian forces in World War II.