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
A mother’s perspective of our 2018 Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge . . .
A mother’s perspective of our 2018 Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge . . .
Adventure Kokoda Response to the DFAT-Kokoda Initiative National Military Heritage Plan for the Kokoda Trail
The National Military Heritage Plan was funded by the DFAT 'Kokoda Initiative' and compiled by an American anthropologist engaged as Australia's National Military Heritage Advisor in PNG despite the fact he has no military heritage qualifications or any record of...
CHAPTER 26: Response to the PNG National Military Heritage Plan for the Kokoda Trail
The selection process that led to American anthropologist without any military history credentials as Australia’s National Military Heritage Advisor in PNG by the Australian High Commission could best be described as dodgy.
Dubious Engagement of American Anthropologist as Australia’s National Military Heritage Advisor in PNG
Background We believe the Kokoda Trail has the potential to be a world-class tourism destination capable of providing a sustainable economic future for the traditional landowners communities across it.Our commitment began with establishment of a Kokoda Track...
CHAPTER 25: Response to the 2018 KTA Review by Tourism Recreation Conservation Consultants
Former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill ordered a review of the KTA in 2018 after he was advised of its failures since it was taken over by Australian environment officials in 2009.
Kokoda: A Trail of Woe
My greatest frustration over the past 27 years has been trying to explain the significance of the pilgrimage to those who have never trekked with a group led by professional military historians – particularly Australian and PNG officials charged with managing Kokoda tourism.
I therefore invited an author, Rashmii Amoah Bell, to join us for a trek to interpret the experience through the eyes of a PNG woman.
Rahsmii was given free reign to engage with guides, carriers, campsite owners, village womens groups, and other trekkers.
Her articles, titled ‘Kokoda: A Trail of Woe’ were published in Keith Jackson’s PNG Attitude Blog and are republished below.
Charlie Lynn