International flights not included but can be booked and purchased through On Track Expeditions Travel insurance premium for pre-existing medical conditions Porter Tips Soft drink/Alcohol Single room available at an additional cost

Trek the
Kokoda Track

Step into history, embrace adventure,
and discover the legend of Kokoda

Commencing Anzac Day 2025

8 Day Trek

Meals Included

Australian Tour Leader

What Can I Expect?

Conquer Your Limits

Are you ready to tackle the physical challenge of the Kokoda track?

Conquer Your Limits

Understand the courage and sacrifice of the Aussie soldiers.

Expand Your Horizons

Get to know the amazing people and vibrant culture of Papua New Guinea.

What Can I Expect?

10 Nights in PNG

10 Nights in PNG 2 nights in a Port Moresby hotel, 8 nights camping on the track.

2 Nights in the Hotel

Twin share hotel accomodation. We stay at the 5-star Airways Hotel, regarded as the best hotel in Port Moresby.

8 Day Kokoda Trek with Personal Porter

Includes your porter’s wages 30% above industry standard, return travel allowance, accommodation and transfers in Port Moresby, all porter meals, clothing and sleeping equipment.

All Meals Included

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks while on the track and in hotels

Personal Tent

No sharing or bivvy camping

All Transfers Included

All transfers and ground travel arrangements via private bus

Chartered Flight

Charter flight Kokoda-Port Moresby – Not a shared charter

Experienced Australian Historical Guide

Highly experienced guide with First Aid and Working With Children’s check

Fully Comprehensive Travel and Evacuation Insurance

Additional premium to cover any pre-existing medical conditions not included.

Local Assistance & Support

Trained and experienced local PNG head guide and group porter crew

Full Permissions

Kokoda Track Authority track permit and access to all historical sites including Isurava Battle Site, Brigade Hill, Myola Lakes and Bomana Cemetery

Extras Not Included

International flights not included but can be booked and purchased through On Track Expeditions
Travel insurance premium for pre-existing medical conditions
Porter Tips
Soft drink/Alcohol
Single room available at an additional cost

Ready to book? Pick a departure date and lock in your spot.

Itinerary

At On Track Expeditions we have Kokoda Expeditions that walk in either direction as there is no ‘correct’ way to walk the Kokoda Trail. The direction will be clearly noted in the itinerary when booking.

Walking South

Day 1 - Fly from Australia to Port Moresby

Fly from Australia to Port Moresby. Overnight Moresby Hotel.

Upon arrival into Port Moresby we will visit Bomana War Cemetery and then be transferred to our hotel.

A trek briefing will take place before a group dinner and a relaxing night before an early start.

Day 2 - Charter flight from Port Moresby to Kokoda

We take a morning flight from Port Moresby to Kokoda. We visit the battle site at Kokoda station, where the 39th Battalion made its first stand against the Japanese. In the afternoon we start the track ascending to our campsite at Deniki, in the foothills of the Yodda Valley.

Day 3 - Overnight Isurava Battle Site

We climb into the Owen Stanley Range and traverse the western side of the Eora Creek Valley through the fields of choko vines.

We pass through present-day Isurava village and on tothe Isurava Battle Site. The breathtaking Isurava Memorial is testament to the courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice of the diggers.

Day 4 - Overnight Abuari

This morning starts with a stop a Con’s Rock and then to Alola. A steep decent to Eora Creek and a steeper climb to the beautiful village of Abuari on the eastern side of the range.

Having arrived in only a couple hours, the rest of the day is spent in the school with the children, exploring the village or swimming at their breathtaking waterfall – today is a great day to understand village life and be with the locals.

Day 5 - Overnight Templeton’s Crossing

A lesser-worn track will guide us to Eora Creek Village, now abandoned but a lovely swimming spot.

Now back on the Kokoda Track we continue on until camp. We make camp at Templeton’s Crossing, named after ‘Uncle’ Sam Templeton, Captain of B Company 39th Battalion.

Day 6 - Overnight Naduri

We make our way up and over Mount Bellamy, the highest part of the track with an altitude of 2100 meters.

In this area we see some of the track’s more interesting geographical features: the high altitude ‘moss forests’ and the Myola Lakes, huge dry lakebeds that served as important dropping grounds for Australian supplies.

We make camp at the Naduri with its nice high outlook over the villages below.

Day 7 - Overnight Menari

We traverse a steep creek valley to reach the village of Efogi, the largest on the track with close to 1000 residents.

We ascend Brigade Hill, the site of one of the most famous battles of the campaign. It was here that a night-time Japanese flanking manoeuvre saw Brigadier Potts cut off from the three Battalions under his command.

We descend into the village of Menari and make camp.

Day 8 - Overnight Nauro

We climb out of Menari and descend into the Brown River valley before climing again to the village of Nauro, perched on a hillside in the Maguli Range.

Day 9 - Overnight Ua-Ula Creek

We climb up and over the Maguli Range and descend to Ofi Creek. We then climb up to the top of Ioribaiwa Ridge. It was here that the Japanese were forced to retreat through exhaustion and starvation, despite being within sight of the ocean and the lights of Port Moresby, their ultimate goal. We camp at Ua-Ule Creek.

Day 10 - Transfer to Owers’ Corner to finish trek

We climb up and over Imita, the final ridge before Port Moresby.

We cross the Goldie River and finish the track at Owers’ Corner, that’s right, you have completed the Kokoda Track!!

We return to Port Moresby by bus and check in to our hotel and have a final group dinner.

Day 11 - Fly from Port Moresby to Australia

After a nice rest, breakfast, swim in the pool and a hot shower we are transported to Port Moresby International Airport and depart this amazing country knowing we have explored the history, culture, people and Kokoda Track