Accommodation

2 nights at the Holiday Inn Port Moresby (1 at the start and 1 at the end of the expedition) Tents and guest houses along the track.

Flights

Internal flights included. Internatioinal flights not included

Optional

Personal Porter $780 Backpack Hire $70

Meals

All meals while on expedition. Not included are 2 dinners in Port Moresby.

Guide

Australian Led Guide, fully trained and certified. Your Guide has a deep understanding of the Track and its&#39; history.

Others

Hand selected and trained Australian and Local Guide for the entire expedition Electrolyte supplement such as Hydralyte, essential for such a trip All domestic schedule flights Satellite phone for emergency purposes AED Defibrillator on all Australian Led trip Free access to Facebook postings WHILE on the expedition to stay in touch with family River rescue team and procedures, essential for large rivers Government Taxes (except visa charge and civil aviation terminal facilities charge) Shower tent to wash with soap and protect the environment. Hot showers are available. 10 delicious breakfasts, 9 nutritious lunches, 8 fresh dinners. Meals on expedition include Curries and Pasta. All prepared by a trained Master Chef. (Dietary requirements can be incorporated) All transfers including those from the airport and from Owers Corner Visit Bomana War Cemetery Nutritious and delicious food for Porter team who deserve the best. All accommodation outside of Port Moresby in either insect proof tents or guest houses Kokoda Track Permit Hand selected Guide and porter team (who carry all group equipment, food, set up tents etc) 1 to 1 Porter-Client ratio A rubbish Porter that takes all our rubbish and other operators rubbish from the Track Tent hire and floor mats. 2 nights accommodation in Port Moresby twin share (4 star Holiday Inn : the best in Port Moresby) Snack Pack for each expedition day to get you between meals VHF Radio contact with Port Moresby, Kokoda and 10 other Track villages for emergency purposes. No Roads Expedition T-shirt Urine and health chart Access to your Australian Guide for advise prior to the expedition Access to FREE weekend walks before and after the expedition

Transport

Includes all transfers in Port Moresby, internal flight to Popondetta, transport to Kokoda from Popondetta and transport back to Port Moresby from Owers Corner.

Not included:

Insurance

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Day 1 Arrive In Port Moresby
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrive In Port Moresby

Arrive Port Moresby and transfer to hotel.

Pre-expedition briefing by your guide. Get to know your fellow adventurers!
Day 2 Fly To Popondetta And Drive To Kokoda For Start Of Trek. Trek To Deniki
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fly To Popondetta And Drive To Kokoda For Start Of Trek. Trek To Deniki

(3 Hours) We depart Port Moresby at 7am for Popondetta (30 minutes). We will then ride the “Chiropractic Express” along the same road the Japanese Imperial Force used to reach Kokoda Village, crossing the wide Kumusi River (where Japanese Major General Horii famously drowned). We’ll visit the local war museum and walk on the cigar-shaped Kokoda battlefield.

We’ll be introduced to our expert guide and local team, who will be our support for the trek to come. They will set up camp, carry our food, tents and safety equipment and ensure we have a safe and enjoyable trek.

We will then head off towards Deniki, through plantations and via the beautiful Hoi village. The going is relatively easy except for a steep 45 minute trek up to our destination. We will set up camp, have lunch and a delicious dinner before bed. (B,L,D)
Day 3 Deniki To Alola Via Isurava Battlefield. Visit Con’S Rock Along The Way
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Deniki To Alola Via Isurava Battlefield. Visit Con’S Rock Along The Way

(6-7 Hours) After breakfast, we break camp for Alola via the Isurava Battlefield Memorial.

The Isurava Memorial was opened in August 2002 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the ferocious four day Battle fought here back in 1942.

We will lunch there and then continue hiking – descending and ascending numerous hills to finally arrive at Alola. From here we can see across the valley towards Abuari Village. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Alola To Templeton’S Crossing One (Dump 1). Visit Japanese Artillery Placement And Many Foxholes
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Alola To Templeton’S Crossing One (Dump 1). Visit Japanese Artillery Placement And Many Foxholes

(9 hours) Hike from Alola via Eora Creek to Templeton’s Crossing 1 (Dump 1), at the base of Mt Belamy.

This is a long day but extremely interesting with both historical and natural points of interest. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Templeton’S Crossing One To Kagi Via Kagi Gap Or Myola. Visit One Of The Last Fuzzy Wuzzy Angles Today
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Templeton’S Crossing One To Kagi Via Kagi Gap Or Myola. Visit One Of The Last Fuzzy Wuzzy Angles Today

(8 hours) Trek from Templeton’s 1 to our home village, Kagi.

Today will see us ascend Mt Bellamy, the highest point along the Kokoda Track (2190m).

The Kokoda Gap often provides wonderful views (on clear days).

We will detour off the track to Myola 1, before our descent into Kagi where we’ll meet the locals.

A well deserved meal awaits.

Overnight in a village guesthouse or tents. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Rest In The Village On The Sabbath.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rest In The Village On The Sabbath.

Today is the local Sabbath (Seventh Day Adventists). There’s an invitation to join them (if you wish) in a church service to hear them sing, and observe how they pray. Afterwards we will take a leisurely stroll to a local natural wonder, relaxing and letting our muscles rest before the next day’s trek. (B,L,D)
Day 7 Kagi To Menari Via Brigade Hill
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Kagi To Menari Via Brigade Hill

(9 Hours) Today we will hike from Kagi to the village of Menari. Across the morning we’ll climb Brigade Hill, before a long, steep descent into Menari.

This will weary your feet and legs, and most sleep very well indeed. Overnight in Menari. (B,L,D)
Day 8 Menari To Nauro
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Menari To Nauro

(5 Hours) Hike from Menari to Naoro village.

After climbing a steep saddle you will descend and pass through a swamp with a number of river crossings to Nauro village.

When safe, there’s a good chance to river surf down the Brown River! (B,L,D)
Day 9 Nauro To Vuale Creek. Today We Will Pass Through Iorabawa And Ofi Creek.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Nauro To Vuale Creek. Today We Will Pass Through Iorabawa And Ofi Creek.

(7 Hours) Hike from Nauro to Wa-ule Creek.

Climbing through open grasslands you will mount the Maguli Range and take a long steep descent to Ofi Creek and Wa-ule Creek campsite. (B,L,D)
Day 10 Vuale Creek To Owers Corner. Then On To Port Moresby. Visit Bomana War Cemetry Along The Way.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Vuale Creek To Owers Corner. Then On To Port Moresby. Visit Bomana War Cemetry Along The Way.

(4-5 Hours). Hike from Wa-ule Creek to Ower’s Corner.

There are a number of river crossings and a long steep climb up Imita Ridge.

The descent on the other side of the ridge is known as The Golden Stairs which leads down to Goldie River. After wading through the river the Kokoda Track concludes with a final steep ascent to Owers’ Corner.

Arriving in the early afternoon, we’ll be met by vehicles with a picnic lunch and cold drinks that you will share with your guides and local team, before we transfer back to Port Moresby.

We will spend the night dining with our guides and other friends we have made on the Kokoda Track. (B,L,D)
Day 11 Port Moresby To Home Or Onto Another Png Destination.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Port Moresby To Home Or Onto Another Png Destination.

Note : This Itinerary is indicative and may change due to local conditions.
For those that do not wish to share accommodation throughout the trip, a Single Supplement of $350 will apply.
For everyone that joins our Kokoda Expeditions, you will receive access to the most comprehensive Kokoda Preparation site on the web at www.kokodaexpeditions.com. With over 100 pages of information, there is no better resource on the market and it is exclusive to No Roads Expeditions.

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Australian Led Kokoda

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Itinerary of your trip Australian Led Kokoda

Arrive In Port Moresby

Fly To Popondetta And Drive To Kokoda For Start Of Trek. Trek To Deniki

Deniki To Alola Via Isurava Battlefield. Visit Con’S Rock Along The Way

Alola To Templeton’S Crossing One (Dump 1). Visit Japanese Artillery Placement And Many Foxholes

Templeton’S Crossing One To Kagi Via Kagi Gap Or Myola. Visit One Of The Last Fuzzy Wuzzy Angles Today

Rest In The Village On The Sabbath.

Kagi To Menari Via Brigade Hill

Menari To Nauro

Nauro To Vuale Creek. Today We Will Pass Through Iorabawa And Ofi Creek.

Vuale Creek To Owers Corner. Then On To Port Moresby. Visit Bomana War Cemetry Along The Way.

Port Moresby To Home Or Onto Another Png Destination.

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