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

Kokoda Tour Operator Rankings & Reviews

by adventure kokoda | Oct 31, 2022 | ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW, KOKODA REVIEWS, OUR REVIEWS, OUR TREKS, TRIP ADVISOR

TripAdvisor has judged Adventure Kokoda as the No.1 tour company on the Kokoda Trail for the past 5 successive years.

Kokoda – Should you hire a Personal Carrier?

by Charlie | Oct 29, 2022 | OUR TREKS, TRAINING AND PREPARATION FOR KOKODA

The trek across the Kokoda Trail is the toughest physical challenge most people will encounter. The decision to carry all your own gear is important because it can mean the difference between enjoying the experience or suffering and having to withdraw from the trek.

Queries re the Integrity of Process for a new DFAT ‘Kokoda Track Management Authority’

by Charlie | Oct 28, 2022 | OUR VIEWPOINT

On 27 February 2019, the PNG National Newspaper reported ‘Legislation for new entity to manage Kokoda underway’. It was an innocuous article that didn’t raise any eyebrows due to the ongoing dysfunction and corruption within the Kokoda Track (Special Purpose)...

Training for Kokoda

by adventure kokoda | Oct 28, 2022 | ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW, OUR TREKS, TRAINING AND PREPARATION FOR KOKODA

Trekking the Kokoda Trail – Training and Physical Preparation Information – All you need to know to help you plan and prepare for one of the most enduring physical challenges in ‘the land of the unexpected’.