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
Papua New Guinea – Wouldn’t it be great if . . .
30 September 2008 Wouldn't it be great if . . . during the current election campaign . . . our political leaders took time out from babykissing, glad-handling and giveaway competitions and let us know what their plans are to address the challenges of our...
Seasonal Labour from the Pacific region
Submission to the Australian Senate by The Hon Charlie Lynn MLC, 10 March 2006 PreambleSenate InquiryApathy or Empathy? White Australia – Black Melanesia!Labour Mobility in the Pacific[xi]Village – Farm RelationshipsConclusion Preamble I first went to Papua New Guinea...
Kokoda: More than a jungle track!
Our experience with Kokoda has provided an interesting insight into our relationship with Melanesia in general - and Papua New Guinea in particular. At the beginning of our journey in 1991 we quickly realised that Papua New Guinea was not on our collective radar. Our...
‘Bring-a-Book’ Campaign for Port Moresby Grammar School
The Adventure Kokoda 'Bring-a-Book' campaign for the Port Moresby Grammar School has delivered more 1,000 books in 2008.Adventure Kokoda trekkers are encouraged to each 'bring a book' which we consolidate and present to the school on arrival in Port Moresby....
Isurava: The Last Parade
The opening of the Isurava Memorial on the 60th anniversary of the Kokoda campaign was a proud moment for all who fought in the campaign and for those who are determined that their legacy will never be forgotten. The journey began with the desire of a trekker, Graham...
Kokoda Villagers Need Charity Too!
The recent popularity of Kokoda has spawned a new breed of 'trekking Samaritans' who plan to use the experience to raise money for various charities in Australia. While the cause is always noble, and the individual is often well intentioned, there is some irony in the...