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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.

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Index: Major Charlie Lynn’s Adventure Kokoda Blogs

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.

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From our Adventure Kokoda Files Circa 2009

From our Adventure Kokoda Files Circa 2009

The following blogs were written 15 years ago soon after Australian officials assumed management control of the Kokoda Trail on eye-watering 6-figure salaries loaded with generous allowances and tax deductions. Back then Kokoda tour operators held high expectations …

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Kokoda Tourism: The Cost of Anarchy!

Kokoda Tourism: The Cost of Anarchy!

Anarchy - 'a state of disorder due to absence or non-recognition of authority or other controlling systems.' The closure of the Kokoda Trail on 16 September 2024 was orchestrated by Port Moresby based landowners in a crude attempt to extort money from the...

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Our Kokoda Pilgrimage Treks

Our Kokoda Pilgrimage Treks

Guided heritage treks, Student Teacher Parent treks, Historical treks tailored to suit school curriculum, Youth leadership treks. “We have no doubt we are now invincible. We have plummeted to our worst lows and soared to our greatest heights. There is nothing physically or emotionally we cannot endure.

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Wayne Wetherall – Kokoda Spirit Alert!

Wayne Wetherall – Kokoda Spirit Alert!

This paper exposes the evolution of Wayne Wetherall’s carefully crafted transition from an unknown suburban salesman without any military credentials to a self-proclaimed 'world athletics champion', 'explorer', 'adventurer', ' historian', and 'philanthropist. It's a...

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