From time to time we receive frequently asked questions about topics or specific issues that we haven't answered elsewhere in the website.
Q: What are the minimum and maximum ages for trekkers?
A: We have no minimum however we encourage kids to be of 10 years of age or more. We don't have an upper age limit, but trekkers will need to discuss this expedition with their doctor. We have taken people of all ages with even an 87 year old gentleman who successfully made it across the Track and he was really great.
Q: What time of the year do expeditions operate?
A: The Kokoda trekking season avoids the PNG wet season which typically occurs between early December through to early March. No Roads operates expeditions from mid to late March through to December. There isn't really any period during the year that is considered the best time to go. The period around Anzac day is very popular but busy, August through to October has great weather and very popular, whilst some months can be quieter like May.
Q: Do you cater for specific dietary requirements?
A: Yes, No Roads offers the highest standard of delicious and nutritious meals along the Track and special dietary considerations can be catered for if we are notified in advance. More information about meals can be found in our Health and Medical section.
Q: Which way do you trek along the Kokoda Track?
A: On our Australian led expeditions we generally walk from Kokoda to Owers' Corner. On our Locally led expeditions we generally trek from Owers' Corner to Kokoda.
Q: Can you tell me what dates your expeditions depart and how much they cost?
A: On the Australian led and Locally led expedition information pages (and all the others) we have links to a booking page that has all our scheduled dates. Please contact our No Roads Office to discuss treks leaving on non-scheduled dates. The prices for all our expeditions are listed on each expedition page.
Q: Do you have public liability insurance and what safety precautions do you take?
A: Yes, we are fully insured with $10,000,000 liability insurance cover, and we are a licenced Kokoda Track Authority (KTA) operator and founding member of the Kokoda Tour Operators Association (KTOA). Safety is a priority on all expeditions. Our precautions are detailed on our Safety and Security page and our paged titled Why trek with us!
Q: What are your terms and conditions?
PRICING:
No Roads policy is to hold prices firm for each calendar year. However because costs such as but not limited to exchange rates and airlines are out of our control we reserve the right to vary our prices at any time up to departure, without notice. Pricing is per person based on twin share accommodation.
PAYMENT:
A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking and the balance due 45 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION:
If you cancel your booking 90 days or more prior to departure, you will have your deposit refunded less $200 administration booking fee.
If you cancel your booking between 89 and 46 days prior to the commencement of your Expedition you will forfeit your entire deposit.
If you cancel between 45 days and 29 days before the departure date you will lose 50% of the Expedition cost.
If you cancel less than 28 days prior to the departure date of your expedition you will lose 100% of the expedition cost.
If after cancellation we fill your place on the expedition and the expedition is fully booked, we will at our discretion refund your money less an amount to cover No Roads Expeditions (NRE) administration costs.
We may, at our discretion choose to offer you another expedition.
Full payment is due 45 days prior to the departure date. If you fail to pay by this date you could lose your place on your chosen expedition and your deposit will be forfeited.
In the event of NRE being forced to cancel an expedition for reasons of security or personal safety (e.g. civil unrest, seismic activity, etc.), the amount paid will be transferable to another expedition or will be refunded, minus a reasonable amount for administration costs and cancellation fees charged by airline and accommodation companies not controlled by NRE.
Administration fees will be calculated on a case by case basis. While acknowledging the travel warnings posted by respective Foreign Office departments, NRE does not accept cancellation due to these warnings in isolation. We take into consideration information from numerous sources including reports from our local offices in the respective country and act accordingly.
In the event of NRE cancelling an expedition, we will work with all affected members to try to provide an alternative venue or the expedition fee will be refunded minus associated costs out of NRE's control.
PRIVACY:
No Roads Expeditions from time to time uses footage, comments and names for promotional purposes, should you not wish to participate, you must notify No Roads Expeditions in writing.
PRICING:
No Roads policy is to hold prices firm for each calendar year. However because costs such as but not limited to exchange rates and airlines are out of our control we reserve the right to vary our prices at any time up to departure, without notice. Pricing is per person based on twin share accommodation.
PAYMENT:
A 20% deposit is required at the time of booking and the balance due 45 days prior to departure.
CANCELLATION:
If you cancel your booking 90 days or more prior to departure, you will have your deposit refunded less $200 administration booking fee.
If you cancel your booking between 89 and 46 days prior to the commencement of your Expedition you will forfeit your entire deposit.
If you cancel between 45 days and 29 days before the departure date you will lose 50% of the Expedition cost.
If you cancel less than 28 days prior to the departure date of your expedition you will lose 100% of the expedition cost.
If after cancellation we fill your place on the expedition and the expedition is fully booked, we will at our discretion refund your money less an amount to cover No Roads Expeditions (NRE) administration costs.
We may, at our discretion choose to offer you another expedition.
Full payment is due 45 days prior to the departure date. If you fail to pay by this date you could lose your place on your chosen expedition and your deposit will be forfeited.
In the event of NRE being forced to cancel an expedition for reasons of security or personal safety (e.g. civil unrest, seismic activity, etc.), the amount paid will be transferable to another expedition or will be refunded, minus a reasonable amount for administration costs and cancellation fees charged by airline and accommodation companies not controlled by NRE.
Administration fees will be calculated on a case by case basis. While acknowledging the travel warnings posted by respective Foreign Office departments, NRE does not accept cancellation due to these warnings in isolation. We take into consideration information from numerous sources including reports from our local offices in the respective country and act accordingly.
In the event of NRE cancelling an expedition, we will work with all affected members to try to provide an alternative venue or the expedition fee will be refunded minus associated costs out of NRE's control.
PRIVACY:
No Roads Expeditions from time to time uses footage, comments and names for promotional purposes, should you not wish to participate, you must notify No Roads Expeditions in writing.