Kokoda Trek Operator difference

Trekking Kokoda with Kokoda Spirit is an experience not just a holiday. We see things as an explorer that tourist and Military trekking companies cannot. Trekking Kokoda gives you a complete new mental re-set, a bank of memories and bragging rights over your friends. Kokoda is participation in a personal discovery experience you are re living a historic and monumental adventure.
There is some Kokoda trekking Companies, that pump their chests and tell you how good they are, how professional they are and how they are the only ones that have true Military Leaders as guides and the only ones to walk the original Wartime Track. These same companies walk you in 'Platoon' size (33 trekkers plus) to give you the real miltary feel. Multiply these trekker numbers with nearly twice as many porters and you have a huge congo line through the Jungle! They also walk you on occaisions at night, what a dangerous thing to be doing! Not sure how you can take in the ambience and scenery of the Kokoda Track when you cannot see two feet in front. They also charge you a huge price for the privelege!
The Latin theory of 'caveat emptor' (Let the buyer beware) applies here. Make sure you choose the trekking company to suit your needs. Kokoda Spirit can design a package to suit your requirements. Kokoda Spirit trekker numbers per trek are around 12 and our prices are great value for money. Our Australian and PNG Guides are Wilderness First Aid trained and have an absolute passion and knowledge of the battles, history and culture along the Kokoda Track.

Wartime Track versus Eco-Tourist Track

It absolutely amazes me that some so called Military History Companies refer to sections of the Kokoda Track as the 'eco-tourist track! These companies refer to the 'eco- tourist track as being easier with some battlesites along the way. What an absolute insult to the men that walked, fought and died along the Kokoda Track and the thousands of trekkers who have also trekked Kokoda to pay their respects. Kokoda Spirit acknowledges that there is more then one original track across the Owen Stanley Ranges, including mulitple paths from Ofi Creek, Dump 66, Dump 88, Brigade Hill, Efogi and across Mt Bellamy to Myola, Templeton's Crossing and the eastern side of the Yodda Valley. Kokoda Spirit has explored these other Kokoda Tracks and knows the rich history of the area.
The section of track we walk on takes you over the original "Golden Stairs", Imita Ridge, Iorabaiwa, Ofi Creek, Nauro, Menari, Brigade Hill, Templetons Crossings 1 and 2 Eora Creek, Alola, Isurava, Deniki and Kokoda. These were all scenes of major battles and loss of life along Kokoda. Rest assured when you walk Kokoda with Kokoda Spirit you are walking on the Wartime Track not an eco-tourist track.

Original Wartime Kokoda Track Discovered

The original Wartime Kokoda Track has been discovered. Hidden under 66 years of dense Jungle growth original sections of the Kokoda Track have been recently discovered by Historian and Adventurer Wayne Wetherall from specialist trekking company Kokoda Spirit. After extensive research of old survey maps, WW11 maps, and a extensive helicopter survey, Wayne finally cut and trekked through the Jungle to discover sections of the original "Golden Stairs" across Imita Ridge not seen since the bloody battles of 1942. Wayne and his team also uncovered and trekked a forgotten second "Kokoda Trail" used on the Kokoda Track to out flank the Japanese.This discovery finally allows the thousands of trekkers who trek the Kokoda Track each year to walk in the original footsteps of heroes.

8 Year Girl youngest to walk Kokoda track

8 year Old Erika Wetherall has just become the youngest girl to walk the Kokoda Track. The young adventurer walked Kokoda with her sister Elysia, brother Blake and their Mum and Dad, Michelle and Wayne Wetherall. Erika had a great time and wants to walk Kokoda 4 times before she turns 10!



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