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Trekking Kokoda Trail is
one of the world's great adventure treks. Linking the South
and North coasts of Papua New Guinea, it is a challenge to
be enjoyed by all fit walkers. The 96km Trail cuts across
knife edged ridges and over towering mountains, delving deep
into the rainforest and jungles of ferns, orchids and
towering trees entwined with creepers.
Traverse mountain
streams on bridges of vine lashed logs, as the crystal clear
water tumbles it way down into steep valleys. Rest in
homely, unspoilt villages, where you will be welcomed with
smiles and fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables.
You can open a
Kokoda Trail map here in a popup window.
The Kokoda Track region
is also the home of the "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels" - the local
guides and porters who risked their lives in the second
world war to assist the Australians repel the Japanese
advance. The Kokoda Trail was the site of one of the most
crucial and bloody campaigns of World War II. Three thousand
Japanese and 600 Australians died on the Kokoda Trail in
seven months.
It was on the
Kokoda Trail that the Australians fought the
Japanese Army's last attempt to capture Port Moresby . In
the end it was the Kokoda Trail that proved to be
unconquerable as neither side could maintain a supply line
over its length. These days the Kokoda Trail is one of the
most peaceful walks on the face of the earth, although there
is still evidence of the war; we sometimes find relics in
the bush, and the old men of the villages delight in telling
their stories of the
"Big Fight".
We are careful not to rush the
walk. Ten days gives you time 'break yourself in' and find
your own pace, and also allows for easy days in the middle.
Finishing the Kokoda Trail gives a deep sense of
achievement. Your guides and porters are more than familiar
with the Trail; having been born in the local villages they
delight in showing you the areas they have walked since
childhood.
It is not an easy walk
and you should be fit and experienced at roughing it in the
bush. Our guides will offer every assistance but it should
be remembered that the Trail is an individual experience
even if you are travelling with a group.
If you feel that you do
not want to walk the entire Kokoda Trail or do not have the
time, but still want to experience a part of it; consider
the shorter Kokoda Walk.
You will have the same
guides and also the opportunity to experience some of the
best villages along the Trail.
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