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
Walk Through History
Expand Your Horizons
Inclusions
10 Nights in PNG
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
Chartered Flight
Experienced Australian Historical Guide
Highly experienced guide with First Aid and Working With Children check
Fully Comprehensive Travel and Evacuation Insurance
Local Assistance & Support
Full Permissions
Extras Not Included
- International flights. Contact us for a quote.
- Any additional travel insurance premium applicable for pre-existing medical conditions
- Porter Tips
- Soft drink/Alcohol
- Single room in Port Moresby hotel (available on request for 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.
North-to-South
Day 1 – Arrive Port Moresby
Fly from Australia to Port Moresby. Overnight Moresby Hotel.
Group flight: On arrival in Port Moresby, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to our hotel, stopping on the way to visit Bomana War Cemetery.
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
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
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
FAQs
Who organises our flights, insurance and accommodation?
Fully comprehensive travel insurance and hotel accommodation in PNG are both included in the trek package. Speak to the Back Track team for international flights, additional pre-/post-tour accommodation, or additional travel insurance cover for existing medical conditions.
How fit do I need to be?
Anyone who is doing regular exercise is capable of walking Kokoda. We have training programs to guide you on how best to prepare.
What’s the commitment to register?
To secure your place on the trek, all we need is your booking form and 20% deposit.
Do you have a training guide to build up my fitness?
Yes, we have a training program, and our expedition guides are available to give you training tips and help with your progress.
What are the conditions like walking and camping the Kokoda Track?
Papua New Guinea is generally hot and humid with temperatures in the high 20s or low 30s. The Kokoda Track is in the Owen Stanley Range, where the forest canopy provides some relief from the heat. Our trek is during the dry season, but expect some rain and mud somewhere along the way. We camp tents in grass clearings in local villages. The campsites have toilets and huts for cooking and dining.
How ethical is this tour for the locals and the environment?
Back Track and our partners, On Track Expeditions, are committed to ethical and sustainable trekking. We support the local people on the Kokoda Track through employment opportunities, camping and trekking fees, and involvement in community projects.
Can I contact my family during the tour?
There is no mobile phone reception on the track itself, however there is coverage in Port Moresby and Kokoda. On the track we have satellite communications in case of emergency but otherwise have a ‘no news is good news’ policy.
What do we eat?
We provide participants with all main meals and snacks. Catering is provided by our partner company, On Track Meals. We don’t serve dehydrated food! Examples of dinner meals include spaghetti bolognese, coconut ginger chicken, and even a slow-cooked steak! We can cater for certain dietary requirements such as vegetarian or gluten-free.
What Happens Next?
1. Pick Your Trip
2. Get Prepared
3. Take Off!
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Departure Dates
2025
22 April (Anzac Day Trek)
Trek Dates:
Tuesday 22 April – Friday 2 May 2025 (11 Days)
Trek Direction:
Kokoda to Owers’ Corner
8 July
Trek Dates:
Tuesday 8 July – Friday 18 July (11 Days)
Trek Direction:
Kokoda to Owers’ Corner
22 August
Trek Dates:
Friday 22 August – Monday 1 September 2025 (11 Days)
Trek Direction:
Owers’ Corner to Kokoda
10 October
Trek Dates:
Friday 10 October to Monday 20 October (11 Days)
Trek Direction:
Kokoda to Owers’ Corner
Can’t see a date that works for you? Please contact us directly to
discuss custom trip options for groups of 12 or more.