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
WTF has Kokoda got to do with neocolonialism?
As PNG approaches its 50th year of Independence it is timely to look at the transition from Australia's colonial rule to their neo-colonial influence, and 'Independence'. According to Google Ai: ‘neocolonialism’ is a system of economic, political, and cultural...
Help Save the Kokoda Trail!
Gallipoli tourism numbers are UP – Kokoda tourism numbers are DOWN!
Gallipoli, which is 15,374 Km from Sydney, is managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) – this year more than 10,000 Australians are expected to attend the Anzac Dawn Service on 25 April.
Kokoda, which is just 2,742 km from Sydney, is managed by the Department of Climate Change – this year less that 500 Australians are expected to travel to PNG to attend the Anzac Dawn Service.
Our Adventure Kokoda Campsites
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.
The Kokoda Trail: Chronology of Mismanagement: 2009-2024
Under Australian management since 2009 trekker numbers have declined by 42% resulting in a direct annual loss of $1.2 million (K3.1 million) for village communities across the Trail.
Kokoda Day Remembrance Tribute to Mr. Ovoru Indiki
Tribute to Mr Ovoru Indiki, Former 'Fuzzy-Wuzzy Angel' and Naduri Village Chief The Hon. CHARLIE LYNN (Parliamentary Secretary) [11.54 p.m.]: 'Tonight in the New South Wales Parliament I pay tribute to Mr Ovoru Indiki, who passed away peacefully in the village of...
Illegal Kokoda Blockade: Timeline & Consequences for Kokoda Tourism
The Kokoda Trail had been subject to random blockades by village-based landowners over the past 15 years due to the dysfunction of the management system imposed on them by Canberra environment officials. Most closures are expressions of frustration over their failure...