By Ray Baker In July, I led a trekking group over the Kokoda Track. We travelled South to North and as usual, we had a great experience. July is typically the cooler, dry season and the first half of the trek was exactly that. The second half though, was the […]
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, […]
By Ray Baker, trek leader When you are at home, you control what you eat and when! But when trekking, whether it is in Nepal, India or on the Kokoda Track, you are at the mercy of suppliers, chefs, and the country that you are trekking in. We know from […]
On behalf of our merry band of Government House trekkers, thank you for a great trip over the Kokoda Track. We all thoroughly enjoyed the experience which in no small way was due to your detailed planning and effective leadership. Your passion and detailed knowledge brought the military history of […]
Tips for training for up-hill and down-hill trekking and walking. Walk only as fast as you can comfortably breathe and keep your eye on the trail in front of you. Walk to protect your knees… watch this video to see how.
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