The standard of safety was excellent

In regard to the organisation, the Trek Masters (Adrian & Alan) ran a 'tight ship' - the standard of safety was excellent from the first day to the very last day at Kokoda. Camp hygiene was beyond reproach !!! This was reflected in the fact that not one of us sustained an injury nor illness on the entire trek !!... More

A memorable lifetime experience

Now that we have all settled back into our routines I have taken a few minutes to reflect on our trip, we went as a small group in March and were fortunate to have the whole track to us for the 9 days. The people and the culture is what made this a memorable lifetime experience. The Guides were extremely professional and the Team Leader Allan a true inspiration to us all, the rest of the team could not do enough for us.... More

A life changing experience

My trek across the Kokoda Track was a life changing experience. The memories and experiences will stay with me for ever. The team at Kokoda Spirit were fantastic. Not only did they look after my physical safety but took care of my mental and spiritual needs as well. They truly do care about your safety and welfare. Thank you Kokoda Spirit.... More

Kokoda was like nothing that I have ever experienced

Walking the Kokoda Track was a fantastic experience, the trip of a lifetime. Kokoda was like nothing that I have ever experienced before. The climate, the jungle the scenery, the physical and mental challenge, the history. It is almost overwhelming, yet so empowering. ... More

Always confident of our safety and comfort

"The Trek Masters, and Porters were fantastic guides, we were always confident of our safety and comfort, with every wish attended to. Kokoda Spirit has a great team including all the carriers, crew and hotel staff... Your logistics, organisation and management skills were first class and your local knowledge of the track and its history were paramount in the successful making of our documentary." ... More

David Richardson, Today Tonight

"To walk in the footsteps of the Kokoda heroes was a truly empowering, powerful and life changing experience... in the top 5 of my life... I would highly recommend Kokoda Spirit to any company or individual who is seeking a professional, caring, safety conscious and knowledgeable company to trek with across the Kokoda Track"... More

Still tired

Sensational trip. Well organized, beautiful people, great countryside. The whole trip went off without a hitch. Had a blast and will pass on positive notes about the company Kokoda spirit thru work, friends and other contacts. ... More

The boys on the trek were amazing

Just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you for the trek I just returned from. I had a great time and the boys on the trek were amazing, they could not be faulted!! Thanks again for the great experience, I have a number of friends that now want to do the trek and would like to refer them to you guys.... More

The track is a special place

I just wanted to give you a quick email to let you know how much I enjoyed the trek. It was an experience that I will always remember, not only for the mud and numerous ups and downs. The track is a special place and being at Isurava for the Dawn parade was truly moving. It makes you proud to be an Australian. Also, not enough can be said about the porters and the amazing job they do.... More

Helped plant Kokoda in my heart

I just wanted to drop you both a note to thank you so much for my Anzac trek. It was smooth sailing to get there and even smoother once we were on the ground. This made my experience all the better and something that I will remember and treasure for the rest of my life. You have helped plant Kokoda in my heart, and words barely express how grateful I am for that. Wishing you both all the best until we next cross paths. ... More

Thanks for the chance to experience this fantastic trip

I realise it has been 10 days since I have returned from the Kokoda trail but I have not wanted to deal with reality since my return. I would like to say THANKS for the chance to experience this fantastic trip. It was not one of the things on my 'To do' list and when my friend Tina suggested it I thought she was a bit strange. ... More

The most amazing adventure of my life

This is the 3rd attempt that I have made to write this, I can’t believe that I have been home for 9 days already. I am here (home) in body but by no means mind or soul. I was told before I left that people had heard that doing the Kokoda Track is a life changing experience, I went away with no expectations of what I would feel or how if would affect me, so went with an open mind. WOW!!!... More

A wonderful and memorable trek.

I would like to extend to you both a very big thank you for such a wonderful and memorable trek. You endless work and commitment made everything so much more enjoyable for us and your efforts were truly appreciated. And Wayne, it was great running into you occasionally along the track and spending time with you at the Yacht Club.... More

The experience of a lifetime

What can I say... the experience of a lifetime. The enormity and emotion of the trek doesn't really set in until you actually get home. At times I felt cold on the track not being affected by the true emotion of the history of the track but now that I am home, I am blown away and utterly speechless in trying to explain the magnitude of my experience to friends and family... and me being speechless is a massive call! ... More

Far surpassed all expectations

The people of Kokoda Spirit in Papua New Guinea have done your company proud, with every detail accounted for, and nothing a problem. Michelle you told us they were the A Team, and they certainly lived up to the name. Gideon, Noel and Abe, along with all the support crew were fantastic, but my great personal thanks must go to my personal porter Mac. ... More

An amazing experience on the Kokoda trek

We had an amazing experience on the Kokoda trek, made more memorable with the help of the people whom also shared this experience. Special thanks to Bonnie & Frank for keeping us in the loop of the everyday hurdles we accomplished. Lee, great trek leader, keep up the rock'n'roll John, Michael Rusta, Loson for taking care of Adrian.... More

A deeply rewarding experience

I believe I owe you, Bonnie and Gideon a huge thank you for shuffling and shifting schedules, charter flights and all manner of pre-organized plans to enable my son and I to participate as planned in what turned out to be a deeply rewarding experience.... More

Such a sensational trip

It was one of the best adventures that we have both experienced together. All the boys on the ground in PNG were fantastic ( I now know what you meant by PNG time) ... More

I have to commend your amazing staff

Dad and I arrived home after completing the trip from the 2 - 11 July from Ower's Corner to Kokoda. I have to commend your amazing staff. We were very fortunate to have the BOYS from Bona. All 26 of them were amazing and special thanks goes to my porter Barthy who was always there for me.... More

Treated like kings

Just wanted to let you know we had a great time on the track the porters were excellent, a fabulous experience. The 3 days on the north coast were surreal, we were treated like kings and all would love to go back there for longer. ... More

Positive and supportive assistance

Thank you both so very much for your positive and supportive assistance throughout our journey. The experience was a most positive one for everyone involved.... More

Thank you for a great adventure

Thank you for a great adventure throughout the entire experience of Kokoda. Having arrived back in Melbourne Sunday week ago and returning to the office on the Monday the last week has passed very quickly, I keep thinking how nice it was running to a very different time table on the track. ... More

Our trek from Owers to Kokoda

With special thanks to the "A TEAM" regarding our trek from OWERS to KOKODA 15TH JULY TO 29TH. I have been back at work for over 2 weeks now and still can't get the whole experience out of my system. It does not help with my computer having a screen saver of random photos from the trip. ... More

My thoughts further regarding our Kokoda Trail Extension

We had a fantastic time, as part of the Tallyho Fitness Group, during our trek over the Kokoda Trail, with you, Frank and the porters. Many thanks to you both for organising a great experience. ... More

The most exhilarating experience

Thanks again for the most exhilarating experience of trekking Kokoda with you. Your involvement of all people in the group made us all feel good in accomplishing the journey. Your descriptions of the battle sites made the Bill James book come alive and your ceremonies at Bomana, Brigade Hill and Isurava allowed some emotional respect as we remembered our forefathers and what they achieved. ... More

The Kokoda Experience

There were 15 women that came together from different backgrounds, ages and reasons to endure the trek over 9 days, covering 96 kms of extreme terrain, weather conditions and steep mountains to commence the trek on the 14 August 07. ... More

Thank you for the wonderful journey

Thank you for the wonderful journey that we have recently completed. Wayne - thank you for being such a great guide and for the small white lies and the humour that you bring along with you. You have a great crew and the boys all have much respect for you. ... More

Really left an impression

I was wondering if you could email me copies of the poems read out at the ceremonies on my recent trek. They really left an impression, as did the trek, and I would love to include them in my diary.... More

We enjoyed our trek

Just a short note to let you know how much we enjoyed our trek. Very hard and tortuous and I was glad to see the end, and can now boast about it to all my friends. I feel sorry for the Diggers who did it much tougher than we did. Our thanks to the guide and porters, hope to hear from you soon.... More

Humour and good nature

Once again thank you very much for the trip, I enjoyed watching your strength and participating in your humour and good nature, you and the other trekkers made the trip very special for me. ... More

Just a word of thanks

Just a word of thanks and congratulations on the way you managed our little walk. It went extremely well and Bonnie, Frank, Murray and the carriers did a great job. No complaints!... More

Thanks for everything

Had a terrific time, thanks. Track very wet but porters great and organization good. Will recommend you to others. Am looking forward to receiving my shirt which I will wear with pride!... More

We had a great trip and have recommended you to everyone we talk to

Colgate and Meddent will try to make this an annual event. Colgate will be using some of the photos for ads in PNG and possibly in Australia. We will keep you informed. The porters are great ambassadors for PNG, you have done very well ... More

Support and humor on the 'track'

Just wanted to thank you for your support and humor on the 'track', to me you have a really wonderful sense of humor. The task of pleasing twelve women at once would have seemed to me, enormous and overwhelming but you did a fantastic job keeping up with all the demand.... More

Bring back the jungle!!!

I can't fault the experience, it exceeded my expectations. The jungle was divine, the weather perfect and that team of yours is second to none. We have not stopped raving on about how beautiful those boys of yours are, they are a credit to yourself, the company and their country..... except of course Bob - only joking, he was wonderful. ... More

Thanks for organising a great trek

Kevin was great with his knowledge and drive and not to mention his brief's of what to expect each day even if it was just steep, steep and more steep. His debriefs were also great to help the group bond and get in touch with themselves. ... More

Chancellor State College

The Kokoda walk was an incredibly valuable experience for our students. The challenges of the Kokoda Trail propelled our students to greater levels of personal achievement and mental stamina. The trek also allowed us a closer understanding of the historic significance of the battles along the track for both Australia and PNG.... More

EFM Fitness Club survives Kokoda

After 3 months of training the time has come. Like expectant mums 22 spirited trekkers set off through drizzly rain from Ower’s corner not quite knowing to what was ahead. Are we prepared enough?... More

Walking the Kokoda Trail

I am 40 years old and a father to 2 kids aged 3 & 8. I started my own small business on the Sunshine Coast 10 years ago and now employ three fulltime staff. Walking the Kokoda Trail has been a long time goal of mine. Just one of those things you feel compelled to do as a proud Australian before you leave this world for a better place.... More

Australian Army Experiences Tropical Cyclone Guba

It was 2 years in the planning, to follow in the footsteps of the diggers that fought so gallantly on the Kokoda Track in the Second World War in defence of the Australian mainland. ... More

Cyclone Guba Update

We just got back to Perth on the 20th of Nov after having an adventure that wasn't planned. The day we left everyone in Kokoda we got into the truck with a group of other people it took us 9 hours to reach Buna due to heavy rain and flooding.... More