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
2025 ‘Kokoda Day’ Address by The Hon Dennis Cowdroy AO KC RAN (rtd)
Monday, 3 November 2025 The Hon. D a Cowdroy AO KC RAN (Ret) GEOGRAPHYTREATY OF VERSAILLESKOKODA TRACKAUSTRALIA’S VULNERABILITY AS AT EARLY 1942CALL UPKOKODA CAMPAIGNTHE ROLE OF THE FUZZY WAS THE ANGELSBERT KIENZLELEGEND OF THE FUZZY WUZZY ANGELSOBSERVATION OF...
Mark Hughes Foundation – Noble cause – poor due diligence
The current Mark Hughes Foundation ‘Back-to-Back’ trek in 12 days is a noble and well-intentioned cause to raise funds for Brain Cancer Research, however their choice of Wayne Wetherall from Kokoda Spirit shows poor judgement given his record of exploitation of his...
Due Diligence Guide for Kokoda Tour Operators
KEY POINTS:It is worth noting that Papua New Guinea has been assessed as the most corrupt country in the Asia-Pacific Ecoonomic Community.The onus therefore rests with Australians considering a trek across the Kokoda Trail to heed the Smartraveller advice provided by...
Kokoda Pilgrimages for Schools
‘Army Basic Training — often called boot-camp — prepares recruits for all elements of service: physical, mental and emotional. It gives service members the basic tools necessary to perform the roles that will be assigned to them for the duration of their tour.’ Will...
Premium 10-day Adventure Kokoda Campaign Trek Itinerary
Book Now ‘Just a day’s travel from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane and you can be on the Kokoda Trail.‘At the foot of the Owen Stanley Ranges in Papua New Guinea you can look into the ancient landscape – majestic peaceful wilderness, nature in its full glory.‘‘There...
An Expert Guide for Pilgrimage Treks Across the Kokoda Trail
Prior to Charlie Lynn’s first trek in the lead up to the 50th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign there was no management structure in place and no mechanism for landowner communities to benefit from the few trekkers who passed by each year.