Walking times are estimates and include breaks and lunches. Weather, Track conditions and Trekker fitness will impact on these times. This itinerary is indicative and may change due to local conditions.
Walking direction - Kokoda to Owers' Corner - Click to enlarge image.
Expedition Day 01:
Arrive Port Moresby and transfer to hotel. Pre-expedition briefing by your guide.
Expedition Day 02 - (Trek day 1)
(3 Hours) Depart Port Moresby 0700am on Airlines PNG flight to either Kokoda or Popondetta (30 minutes). If flying into Popondetta, we will then travel along the same road the Japanese Imperial Force used to reach Kokoda Village, crossing the infamous Kumusi River. For those that fly into Kokoda, we will walk across the airfield to Kokoda Village. There you will visit the war museum and walk on the cigar shaped battle-field that was Kokoda.
We will be introduced to our expert guide and porter team, who we will spend the next 9 days with us. They will set up camp, carry our food, tents and safety equipment and ensure we have a safe and enjoyable trek. We will have lunch in Kokoda.
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 and have a delicious dinner before bed. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 03 - (Trek day 2)
(6-7 Hours) After a complete breakfast we head for Alola via Isurava Battlefield memorial. The memorial was opened by Australian Prime Minister John Howard in August 2002 to commemorate 60 years since a ferocious four day Battle was fought there 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. After a fresh pasta and damper meal it's off to bed. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 04 - (Trek day 3)
(9 hours)Hike from Alola via Eora Creek to Templeton's Crossing 1, at the base of Mt Bela my. This is a long day but extremely interesting with both historical and natural points of interest. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 05 - (Trek day 4)
(8 hours) Trek from Templeton's 1 to our home village, Kagi. Today you will ascend Mt Bellamy, the highest point of the Kokoda Track (2190m). Good views at the Kokoda Gap Lookout, then descend to Kagi village where we will be greeted by the locals. A well deserved delicious meal, like every night, is had tonight. Overnight village guest house or tents. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 06 - (Trek day 5)
Today is the Sabbath for the Seventh Dat Adventists. Thus, we will join them (if you wish) in a church service to hear their beautiful singing and witness how they pray. Afterwards we will take a leisurely stroll, wondering, relaxing and letting our muscle rest before the next days trek. Overnight in the village of Kagi (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 07 - (Trek day 6)
(9 Hours) Today you will hike from Kagi to Menari village. During the morning you will climb Brigade Hill and then begin a long steep descent to Menari village which will weary your feet and legs. You will sleep well tonight. Overnight Menari. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 08 - (Trek day 7)
(5 Hours) Hike from Menari to Naoro village. After climbing a steep saddle you will descend and pass through a number of river crossings to Naoro village. A good chance to river surf down the Brown River. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 09 - (Trek day 8)
(7 Hours) Hike from Naoro to Wa-ule Creek. Climbing through open grasslands you will mount the Maguli Range and take a long steep descent to Ofi Creek and Va-ule Creek campsite. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 10 - (Trek day 9)
(4-5 Hours) Hike from Va-ule Creek to Owers' 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. You will arrive at Owers' Corner in the early afternoon and will be met by a 4WD vehicle with a picnic lunch and cold drinks that you will share with your guides and porters. Drive to Bomana War Cemetery to Port Moresby and then dropped off at our hotel.
We will spend the night dining with our guides, porters and other friends we have made on the Kokoda Track. (B,L)
Expedition Day 11
Transfer from the hotel to your flight home or next destination.
Arrive Port Moresby and transfer to hotel. Pre-expedition briefing by your guide.
Expedition Day 02 - (Trek day 1)
(3 Hours) Depart Port Moresby 0700am on Airlines PNG flight to either Kokoda or Popondetta (30 minutes). If flying into Popondetta, we will then travel along the same road the Japanese Imperial Force used to reach Kokoda Village, crossing the infamous Kumusi River. For those that fly into Kokoda, we will walk across the airfield to Kokoda Village. There you will visit the war museum and walk on the cigar shaped battle-field that was Kokoda.
We will be introduced to our expert guide and porter team, who we will spend the next 9 days with us. They will set up camp, carry our food, tents and safety equipment and ensure we have a safe and enjoyable trek. We will have lunch in Kokoda.
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 and have a delicious dinner before bed. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 03 - (Trek day 2)
(6-7 Hours) After a complete breakfast we head for Alola via Isurava Battlefield memorial. The memorial was opened by Australian Prime Minister John Howard in August 2002 to commemorate 60 years since a ferocious four day Battle was fought there 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. After a fresh pasta and damper meal it's off to bed. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 04 - (Trek day 3)
(9 hours)Hike from Alola via Eora Creek to Templeton's Crossing 1, at the base of Mt Bela my. This is a long day but extremely interesting with both historical and natural points of interest. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 05 - (Trek day 4)
(8 hours) Trek from Templeton's 1 to our home village, Kagi. Today you will ascend Mt Bellamy, the highest point of the Kokoda Track (2190m). Good views at the Kokoda Gap Lookout, then descend to Kagi village where we will be greeted by the locals. A well deserved delicious meal, like every night, is had tonight. Overnight village guest house or tents. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 06 - (Trek day 5)
Today is the Sabbath for the Seventh Dat Adventists. Thus, we will join them (if you wish) in a church service to hear their beautiful singing and witness how they pray. Afterwards we will take a leisurely stroll, wondering, relaxing and letting our muscle rest before the next days trek. Overnight in the village of Kagi (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 07 - (Trek day 6)
(9 Hours) Today you will hike from Kagi to Menari village. During the morning you will climb Brigade Hill and then begin a long steep descent to Menari village which will weary your feet and legs. You will sleep well tonight. Overnight Menari. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 08 - (Trek day 7)
(5 Hours) Hike from Menari to Naoro village. After climbing a steep saddle you will descend and pass through a number of river crossings to Naoro village. A good chance to river surf down the Brown River. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 09 - (Trek day 8)
(7 Hours) Hike from Naoro to Wa-ule Creek. Climbing through open grasslands you will mount the Maguli Range and take a long steep descent to Ofi Creek and Va-ule Creek campsite. (B,L,D)
Expedition Day 10 - (Trek day 9)
(4-5 Hours) Hike from Va-ule Creek to Owers' 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. You will arrive at Owers' Corner in the early afternoon and will be met by a 4WD vehicle with a picnic lunch and cold drinks that you will share with your guides and porters. Drive to Bomana War Cemetery to Port Moresby and then dropped off at our hotel.
We will spend the night dining with our guides, porters and other friends we have made on the Kokoda Track. (B,L)
Expedition Day 11
Transfer from the hotel to your flight home or next destination.
