Kokoda Trail Trekking Adventure-Locally Led
The Kokoda Spirit Adventure: Kokoda to Owers Corner 8 Days

Kokoda Spirit
Trip Code KT8

Available Year Round

Larger Groups
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Discounts

Itinerary

What's Included

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Day 1 – Overnight Deniki Guest House
Charter flight to Kokoda 6.30am – Arrive in Kokoda 7am Inspect monuments, memorials, museum and the Australian defensive position on the Kokoda plateau where the gallant 39th Militia Battalion first met the Japanese army on 27 July 1942 - battlesite briefing by your trek leader - trek to Kovello and Hoi for Lunch. Begin the climb over the awesome Owen Stanley Range. Trek through abandoned village sites to Deniki where the first battle after the Australian withdrawal from Kokoda took place. Overnight at Deniki

Day 2 - Overnight Alolo Village
Today we continue to Isurava village - trek to the magnificent and solemn Isurava memorial which was opened by Prime Ministers' Sir Michael Somare and The Hon John Howard on the 60th anniversary of the battle - battle site briefing on the site. Inspect the Isurava battle site - examine weapon pits and discarded armaments - descend to the rear of the position at Back Creek - trek to the spectacular Alolo Village and admire the spectacular views back down in the Kokoda Valley.

Day 3 - Templeton’s Crossing Camp Site
Trek to Iora Creek this was the final obstacle in the Templeton's Crossing campaign - the scene of one of the most dramatic situations during the withdrawal - savage fighting and bitter memories for those involved - continue on up the spur via the Australian delaying defensive positions - inspect the weapon pits as you proceed - examine one of the key Japanese defensive positions at the top of the ridge - continue trekking to the Templeton’s Crossing campsite.

Day 4 - Naduri Village
Depart the Templeton’s Crossing campsite and trek to the crossing area where the Australians fought a bloody campaign over a 17 day period in October 1942 - the desperation was so great that the Japanese defenders turned to cannibalism for survival. Climb to the Kokoda Gap - enjoy panoramic views back down the Yodda Valley beyond the Kokoda plateau - strategic briefing at the Gap - continue climb to Mt Bellamy - the highest point of the track - enter the enchanted Moss Forest. Continue trek through the moss forest to Tovovo lookout over the Efogi valley - spectacular views of Naduri, Kagi, Efogi and Brigade Hill - this is the most populated area of the track. Continue to Naduri Village - meet Ovoru Indiki, one of the few surviving 'Fuzzy-Wuzzy angels'. Ovoru was in Port Moresby when the Japanese first bombed the city. He did not understand what was going on and he fled to the bush in fear. Over the next couple of days Ovoru made his way back to his village - only moving at night because of fear. He told his people what had happened and they began to make arrangements to 'go bush'. Lieutenant Bert Kniezle of the Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit eventually came to the village and enlisted Ovoru and the other men in the village to help the Australians. Ovoru then spent the next three months carrying supplies forward to our troops and carrying our wounded back across the track. It is a great honour to meet the few remaining carriers such as Ovoru during the trek.

Day 5 - Menari Village
Follow wartime track to Efogi Creek then climb to Launumu village - battle site briefing in the forming-up place for the Japanese attack on Brigade Hill - 6000 fanatical Japanese soldiers attacked 1000 Australian defenders in what was to be the biggest battle of the Kokoda campaign - the Japanese referred to it as the 'battle of the Owen Stanley Range - The Australians refer to it as 'the battle for Brigade Hill' - trek down to Efogi Village. Climb to Mission Ridge (renamed 'Butcher's Ridge by the diggers who fought there) - inspect defensive position held by the 2/27th Battalion - continue to the crest of Brigade Hill - inspect positions held by the 2/14th and 2/16th Battalions during the battle of Brigade Hill. Inspect a former Australian gravesite - haunting - battle site briefing - follow track down ridge to Vabuyavi River then climb to Menari village.

Day 6 - Ua Ule Creek
From Menari climb to the crest of Ladavi saddle - follow track to the Nauro swamp area - cross the Nauro River - climb to the village of Nauro. The village of Nauro has only recently been moved to the current location on the Maguli Range. It was previously on the Nauro River with a good airfield but some say fear of sorcery caused the villagers to move up the mountain.Climb the Maguli Range to the top at Mogolonumu - follow track south - inspect Japanese delaying defensive position with weapon pits and communication trenches - continue down to Ua Ule Creek. We overnight at Ua Ule Creek.

Day 7 - Goldie River Camp
We climb Ioribaiwa Ridge - battle site briefing at the point where the Japanese were finally stopped - inspect weapon pits on the position - descend to Ioribaiwa village - Creek. Climb Imita Ridge - battle site briefing - descends in the area of the 'golden staircase - trek through the abandoned village site of Uberi - to our last night camp at the Goldie River.

Day 8 – Owers Corner Port Moresby
Today we climb to Owers Corner where we have - battle site briefing, cold beer and fresh sandwiches - board vehicles for visit to Bomana War Cemetery - final briefing on campaign - check in at your hotel for presentation and celebration dinner.

• Airfare between Port Moresby and Kokoda
• Airport/accommodation transfers whilst in Port Moresby
• Two nights accommodation pre/post trek
• Group Porters
• Trek Master
• Trek Leader
• Internal flight from Kokoda to Port Moresby.
• Transport to Owers Corner
• Visit to Bomana War Cemetery
• Kokoda Track Fees
• Certificate of Completion
• Village campsite and guesthouse fees
• All meals during the trek
• Public Liability Insurance

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What's Not Included
The following items are not included in the price of your Kokoda trekking adventure trip: Anti-malarial medication or inoculations as recommended Personal first aid and personal care items Medical Certificate Visa for entry to PNG Passport Personal travel insurance Personal expenses in Port Moresby (eg. telephone calls, drinks, room service) Breakfast and accommodation
Pricing Options
* The AU $2,575 price per person is based on the services of a local Tour Guide.  Treks are led by the very best local professional guides from the region we walk in. Add for the services of a Personal Porter AU $600.  Personal Porters to carry your rucksack or backpack and are recommended for many trekkers.  Do you need a Personal Porter? Due to the constant change in airfares please contact us for per person pricing. If you are interested in a trek with an  Australian tour guide read more here.
What to Bring
What do you need to take on a Kokoda Trek? You can print this and use this as a check list. Need Equipment? How fit do you have to be to walk the Kokoda Trail? More questions?  Read our *FAQ and Trip Planning Information page.   (new page info coming soon)
The Fine Print
The price includes transport to and from the  Hotel, helicopter flight (if part of the trip description), guiding and all meals whilst on the trekking trip. ** Prices are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Price Variation: Due to current Australian currency fluctuations against the PNG Kina, the possible increases in accommodation charges, internal charters costs, KTA trek fees and other cost components, we reserve the right to increase our fee with written notice. Price variations will not be charged if full payment has been received prior to any such increase. Read our Kokoda Spirit Terms and Conditions
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