The Kokoda Track, or, Trail is popularly known and regarded as the 96 kilometer (60 mile) single file track with a straight line distance of 60 kilometers (37 miles). The Track runs through the beautiful and rugged Owen Stanley Mountain Range commencing at Kokoda Village on the North side of […]
We are often asked by prospective Kokoda trekkers why the vast majority of our treks are in a North to South direction, commencing at Kokoda and finishing at Owers Corner. Historically, the Kokoda campaign started on the Northern beaches and moved in a North to South direction from Kokoda to Imita Ridge. The courageous […]
There is no beating around the bush – trekking the Kokoda Track is tough. For many trekkers, completing the Track is a significant physical and mental achievement. Occasionally, trekkers finish the trek and state that it was easier than they were lead to believe. This means that they were adequately […]
A question we get asked a lot is ‘Should I hire a personal guide?‘ It is best to define ‘a personal guide’. A Personal Guide will carry all your gear on the Track in a backpack provided by us for a fee of AUD $640. We strongly recommend this service if you are […]
Well fed trekkers are happy trekkers. We provide good quality nourishing meals each day on the Track. We also supply the cutlery, plates and cups etc. A typical menu Breakfast is tea/coffee/milo, porridge and Weetbix or Cornflakes with powdered milk, plus damper and banana fritters whenever possible. (Peanut paste, jam […]
It is essential that you have the correct gear and equipment to trek the Kokoda Track. When you book to trek the Kokoda Track with Back Track Adventures we will send you a comprehensive gear list. We have some informative videos on the best trekking gear on our YouTube channel, […]
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