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
‘Welcome to Country’ violates Principles of Commemoration
For the past 32 years I have attended the annual Anzac Dawn Service at Bomana War Cemetery in Papua New Guinea. The cemetery, which is the final resting place for more Australian war dead than any other place in the world, reflects the principles of equality,...
Albo’s Kokoda Masterstroke!
Nobody could ever accuse me of being a partisan Albo supporter, however I believe his decision to spend a couple of days on the Kokoda Trail with his PNG counterpart, Prime Minister James Marape, has been a diplomatic masterstroke.
Will Albanese be the latest PM to botch a Kokoda visit?
Anthony Albanese is the latest Prime Minister after Paul Keating, John Howard, Kevin Rudd and Scott Morrison to link himself with Kokoda.
The Kokoda Trail – 10 Essential Facts
The Kokoda Trail: 10 Essential Facts
Time for PNG to take back Kokoda
Time for PNG to reclaim ownership of the Kokoda Trail
The Rise, Fall and Future of Kokoda Tourism: 1991-2023
This paper is based on my experiences leading 101 expeditions across the Kokoda Trail over a 32 year period between 1991-2023.
Prior to this there was no Kokoda tourism industry and subsistence villagers earned zero income.
During my time in PNG I spent 95 percent of my time on the Kokoda Trail working with our guides and carriers on the Trail and either living in their villagers or with them on the Sogeri plateau.
My purpose is to summarize the situation which led to the rise of Kokoda tourism under PNG management from 2004 – 2008; its demise under the management of Australian environment officials from 2009 – 2023; and its potential it as a world-class pilgrimage tourism destination.