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
BOOK REVIEW: 100 Treks across kokoda
Review of ‘100 Treks Across the Kokoda Trail’ by PNG author, Rashmii Bell, who was invited to trek with Adventure Kokoda in August 2018 to interpret the experience through the eyes of a Papua New Guinean.
Heroes come in different guises
Australian ‘Heroes come in many guises’ – a wonderful review of ‘Our Great Hearted Men’ by Peter Brune; the ‘Battles for Kokoda Plateau’ by David Cameron; and ‘Shadows on the Track’ by Jan McLeod – reviewed by Stephen Loosley
Interview with Rashmii Bell, Author of Roses At Eora Creek
This book project began a few months after I came off the Trail with Adventure Kokoda in August 2018. As a writer, I went on the Trail already knowing and prepared that I would be documenting my experience in some way. So when I returned home, I started by writing what was then published online as a seven-part series for the adult-reader audience.
CHAPTER 31: Kokoda Trail Management – Chronology of Facts
It is difficult to digest the flood of information provided in reports, reviews, forums and newsletters – and impossible to cross-check the outcomes.
Whilst these might satisfy desk-bound bureaucrats in Port Moresby and Canberra the reality regarding the on-trail management of PNGs most popular tourism destination is quite different as reflected in this Chronology of Facts.
TREKKING KOKODA – Read all about it!
Kokoda’ has emerged as the complete adventure experience for Australian baby-boomers and young adventurers. It requires physical stamina and mental tenacity. The wartime history evokes strong emotions. The unconditional care and support of local PNG guides and villagers is humbling. The environment is rugged, remote and pristine.
MILITARY HISTORY ARTICLES
Much has been written on the Kokoda campaign over recent years. This section comprises general speeches and papers on our wartime heritage by our Adventure Kokoda trek leaders and our associates.