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
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.
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.
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.
An open letter to General Jerry Singirok
Dear General, Firstly, congratulations on the establishment of the PNG Flag Officer League. PNG is in urgent need of your collective wisdom and your selfless, patriotic leadership. Members of your league understand that pride and an ethos of service before self are...