Flight to Port Moresby

Port Moresby - Arrive in Port Moresby, check into the hotel, and attend a trek briefing and introductions.

Port Moresby to Kokoda - Hoi

Hoi Campsite to the Isurava Memorial

Kokoda Track - 7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Begin the trek to the deserted village of Deniki, the site of the second battle of the Kokoda campaign. Receive a wartime briefing on the Battle for Deniki. Continue trekking to the Isurava Memorial via the original wartime trail between Deniki and the Isurava battle site. Camp at the Memorial.

Isurava to Templeton’s Crossing

Templeton’s Crossing to Bombers

Kokoda Track - 7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek along the original wartime trail up to Militia Ridge and follow the track near Mt Bellamy, the highest point of the Kokoda Trail. Follow the Bert Kienzle track to Lake Myola, an extinct volcanic plateau that served as the main logistic base for the Australians during the campaign. Receive a wartime briefing on the critical importance of Myola to the campaign. Trek to Bombers campsite.

Bomber’s Campsite to Efogi

Kokoda Track - 7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Follow the original wartime trail to Lake Myola No 1. Trek to Kagi via the Kagi Gap through the moss forest. Descend to Efoge Creek and then climb to Laununumu village (known as Efogi 2). Take a short trek down to the campsite at Efogi village.

Efogi to Agulogo

Agulogo to Ofi Creek

Kokoda Track - 7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Trek through the Nauro swamp area, cross the Brown River, and climb up to the village of Nauro. Cross the Maguli Range and descend via Engineer’s Ridge. Inspect the Japanese delaying defensive position on the southern slope of Engineer’s Ridge. Trek down to the campsite at Ofi Creek, the site of a successful Australian ambush during the withdrawal towards Ioribaiwa Ridge.

Ofi Creek to Goldie River

Kokoda Track - 7:00 am Daily Trek Briefing. Climb Ioribaiwa. Receive a wartime briefing and inspect the Japanese defensive position. Trek down the ridge and along Matama Creek via Va Ule Creek to the base of Imita Ridge. Climb Imita Ridge. Receive a wartime briefing. Descend to Goldie River campsite.

Goldie River to Owers Corner

Depart Port Moresby

Port Moresby - Check out of the hotel and check in at the airport according to flight arrangements.

• 1:50 000 Topographic Map of the Kokoda Trail
• Visit to Bomana War Cemetery
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• All vehicle transfers in PNG
• Specialist Australian Expedition Leader as your battlefield/historical guide
• Official Kokoda Track Authority Trek Permit
• Personal mosquito proof tent for each trekker
• Adventure Kokoda polo shirt
• Kokoda Certificate of Achievement
• Pre and post-trek twin-share hotel accommodation and meals in PNG
• Private charter flight between Port Moresby and Kokoda
• All trek and village campsite fees
• Group First Aid Kit with trained and experienced first aid support

• Passport and Visa
• Travel Insurance
• Personal Carrier
• Personal Clothing and Equipment (as per recommended checklist)
• Personal and First Aid Items (as per recommended checklist)
• Anti-malarial medication as prescribed by your doctor

The journey traces the original wartime path and encompasses all locations of military importance during the Kokoda campaign.

The schedule includes a visit to Lake Myola and an overnight stay at Bombers Campsite, which is considered the finest spot along the trail – it’s the only one offering a hot shower!

Participants will also trek to the eastern side of the range, which was defended by the 53rd and 2/16th Battalions.

The trek features a respectful Dawn Service with trekkers, along with our PNG guides and carriers, at the Isurava Memorial. This service is considered the pinnacle of the Kokoda trek experience.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.