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Kokoda Pilgrimages for Schools
‘Army Basic Training — often called boot-camp — prepares recruits for all elements of service:...
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Read MoreAn 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.
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Over the years Adventure Kokoda has invested in their own campsites in partnership with each local landowner across the Trail.
This has been a challenging task for many due to the rugged nature of the terrain and the lack of appropriate equipment however they have achieved the impossible is some areas with not much more than a machete and muscle.
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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.
Read MoreAdventure Kokoda Meals
The logistics involved in the purchase, storage, packing (by day and by meal lots), cooking, serving,and cleaning up are a major challenge as there are virtually no back-up facilities anywhere across the 138 km Kokoda Trail.
Our rationing system is therefore based on the purchase of all food from supermarkets in Port Moresby; the engagement of a specialist PNG catering crew; and a helicopter resupply half-way across the Trail.
Read MoreAdventure Kokoda Guides, Porters & Support Crews
‘I cannot say enough kind words about them. Throughout the entire trek I felt supported and knew that I could turn to them for help at any time. They were always in the right spot at the right time. They were so encouraging and only wanted to see me succeed. They have so much patience, I never felt rushed or scared because I knew they’d be there to help. They would encourage me to walk at my own pace and take as many breaks as I needed to succeed. Without them I would not have gotten as far as I did. I enjoyed listening to their stories about their families and knowledge of the trek and country.’
Read MoreKokoda Testimonials: Veterans, Celebrities, Trekkers, Influencers
Kokoda is much more than a trek – it’s a pilgrimage to a special place for patriotic Australians from all walks of life in honour of our military heritage.
The apprehension of a visit to a ‘land of the unexpected’, a connection to just two of Papua New Guinea’s 800 cultures, and the challenge of a formidable, jungle-clad mountain environment to walk in the footsteps of the brave is a compelling drawcard.
The experience has left a lasting impression on those who have committed to it,
Read MoreKokoda Leadership for Kings
In 2002 Catherine Pearman, a teacher at The Kings School for Boys Preparatory School to interpret the pilgrimage for her young chargers.
Read MoreSelecting a Kokoda Trek Operator
Selecting a shonky trek operators can have void travel and public liability insurance claims. Here are some helpful questions to ask before paying a deposit.
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