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
Our Adventure Kokoda Philanthropy
We established Network Kokoda as a philanthropic not-for-profit company to support our workers, their families and the villagers who live and work along the Kokoda Trail through sustainable initiatives.
TREKKER CONTRIBUTIONS
Beverley Partridge is the daughter of a Kokoda veteran and the wife of a Vietnam Veteran. I never knew of her connection with Kokoda until she joined my trek in 1995 – and I never knew of her emotional interpretation of the pilgrimage until she sent me this poem and short story after her return from PNG.
MARKETING KOKODA – Wartime Tourism
“Kokoda is almost 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.”
Marketing Strategy for Kokoda Pilgrimage Tourism
The era of ‘magic pudding marketing’ for Kokoda is over if PNG is serious about achieving its potential as a world-class pilgrimage tourism destination!
CHAPTER 32: Review of the Kokoda Initiative 2017-2020 review by Oxford Policy Management
On 12 March 2020 we received an email from Kate Michelly, Senior Program Manager. Australia Office for Oxford Policy Management (UK) ‘regarding a review of the Australian Government development program components of the Kokoda Initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.’
Ms Michelly advised that ‘the Australian High Commission has engaged Oxford Policy Management (OPM) to conduct an independent review into the effectiveness and relevance of Australia’s support to the Kokoda Initiative Partnership’ and that ‘the major focus of the review is ‘learning to support improvement of delivery and provide recommendations for future options for further support of the Kokoda Initiative.’
The Fallacy of World Heritage for the Kokoda Trail
The fallacy of a World Heritage listing for the Kokoda Trail, and the myth of its relevance to our military heritage has been exposed by Australian environmental experts in this field.