Kokoda Trekkers Hall of Fame
Our Kokoda Trekking (KTL) - Hall of Fame shows all the names of our past trekkers and also up to date statistics:We at Kokoda Trekking would like to thank past trekkers for their support and confidence in choosing us as their preferred operator. To all future trekkers, we look forward to meeting you in 2008 KOKODA TREKKING (KTL) STATISTICS:Total Number of Trekkers: 2003 = 24. Number of Treks: 5 treks
Total Number of Trekkers: 2004 = 426. Number of Treks: 43 treks
Total Number of Trekkers 2005 = 682. Number of Treks: 75 treks
Total Number of Trekkers 2006 = 850. Number of Treks: 104 treks
Total Number of Trekkers 2007 = 722. Number of Treks: 80 treks
Total Number of Trekkers 2008 = 707. Number of Treks: 77 treks
Now in 2010 in excess of 4000 trekkers
Per above, 3400 + trekkers since we first commenced operation. Many years in a row we have taken more trekkers on the Kokoda Track than any other operator. This is indeed something we are proud of. Our Kokoda operation is PNG run and you can be assured your money employs hundreds of porters and guides from Kokoda and surrounding areas right up to Sogeri. We have invested heavily in motor vehicles; a Cessna 206 Aircraft for food drops; satellite radios; two way radios; Orohaven Kokoda Retreat and other equipment we feel necessary to run successful Kokoda Treks.
KOKODA CHALLENGE RACE - 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008:In 2004 I arrived home one day to find our porters disappointed that Brian Freeman had broken the track record. They felt the record should belong on PNG soil. Russell and I discussed this and decided that in 2005 we would run a race so that the local boys could try and win back the record and their pride. John Hunt Hiviki not only broke the record, he smashed it. Last year we decided to change direction and run the race from the Ower's Corner end. Brendan Buka won the race in 17 hours 49 minutes.Update 31st August, 2008: Once again Brendan Buka has re written the history books when he broke his old record to win the 2008 Kokoda Challenge Race in a record time of 16:34:05.
2005 - Kokoda Challenge - Track Record Kokoda to Owers' Corner - 28th August, 2005 - Winner - John Hunt Hiviki Time 22:14:01 2006 Kokoda Challenge- Track Record Owers' Corner to Kokoda on 26th August, 2006 - Winner - Brendan Buka (KTL) - Time: 17:49:172007 Kokoda Challenge - Track Record Owers' Corner to Kokoda on the 26th August, 2007 - Winner - Tom Hango (KTL) - Time: 19:07 2007 Kokoda Challenge - Track Record Kokoda to Owers' Corner on the 26th August, 2007 - Winner - Brendan Buka (KTL) - Time: 17:20 2008 Kokoda Challenge - Track Record Owers' Corner to Kokoda on the 30th August, 2008 - Winner - Brendan Buka (KTL) - Time: 16:34:05 Kokoda Challenge Race Records:Fastest man on the Kokoda Track/Kokoda Trail: Kokoda Trekking (KTL) porter - Brendan Buka - in both directions set in August 2007 and August 2008
Fastest Female - Nesta Gipine - set 31st August 2008 - Time 22:08:38
Fastest white man - International Competitor - Owers' Corner to Kokoda - Damon Goerke set in August 2006 in a time of 19:28
Fastest white man - International Competitor - Kokoda to Owers' Corner - Andrew (Andy) Rowan set in August 2006 in a time of 24:15
Other KTL records: First Trekkers: 16th April, 2003 - Geoff and Daniel Trott from Melbourne
Youngest Male Trekker: Nicholas Lawson (7) - 2005
Youngest Female Trekker: Ellie Hargrave (12) - 2004
Oldest Male Trekker: Walter (aka The Fox) Kelly (81) - 2004
Oldest Female Trekker: Sybil Dwyer (74) - 2010
Youngest Papua New Guinean Trekker: Malik Suma (6 years) 2007
Trek Numbers - most trekkers - over 4000 in the past 5 + years
Bases - only company with a head office in Port Moresby and bases in Kokoda and Australia
A hard record to beat - guides with the most number of treks:John Derick Eroro (400 + Treks lost count)
Russell Eroro (287+ treks)
As John Derick Eroro is in high demand to lead our treks, an additional $500.00 per group is required to request his services: The Eroro family is well known in the Kokoda and Popondetta area. Their mother Peggy raised 17 children, 9 of her own and the others adopted. Many of these now walk for us.
Johnsford; Davidson; Ross; Duggie & nephews, Paulo, Emmanuel and Oliver. Attention anyone who has logged onto this page through the 'Hall of Fame' area using the icon on our front page: to view the photographs mentioned below,
PLEASE CLICK HERE:Photograph A group of our hard working KTL boys seen here at Isurava: At Kokoda Trekking each year we try and give something of importance to the community of Kokoda. 2004, we placed a Mitsubishi Canter 3 tonne truck in Kokoda, commonly known as KTL 1 which has served the community for the past three years going back and forth from Kokoda to Popondetta on a daily basis except when trekkers are in town: In 2005 we placed a 4WD Toyota Hilux in Kokoda to add another service should the need arise to pick up trekkers from Kovelo Village or areas where our truck cannot access. This vehicle also serves the Gona/Buna/Sanananda end picking up trekkers from the airport and showing them around before driving them up to Kokoda: In May 2005 we purchased an ambulance for Kokoda and surrounding areas so that anyone requiring urgent medical attention can be transported down to Popondetta. In 2006 we purchased thousands of australian dollars worth of equipment for villages along the track which included, water containers, good quality tarpaulins, cooking pots, change rooms and other items. Photograph below was taken at Ua'Ule Creek. One of our tarpaulins was used when a roof was leaking. On one of our treks, it was used for trekkers to sit on and relax in the village of Kagi: In 2007 we decided on a 3 cyclinder tractor lawnmower as a much needed piece of equipment to help keep Kokoda Station and Kokoda airstrip mowed. Finally it has arrived in Kokoda and is now hard at work trying to clean up. After we catch up, it will be used on a monthly basis to keep Kokoda clean and tidy. Our aim is to TRY and make KOKODA the most beautiful place in PNG. All our KTL boys have been asked to find and take to the Kokoda Station at least 10 plants each when they have been selected to walk on one of our treks. With this kind of help, it is hoped they can continue to grow the beauty of the station:
Another addition of ours both on the track and in Kokoda this year in 2007 has been the introduction of rubbish bins. So far we have placed them as follows: - 2 at Kokoda Station
- 2 at Kokoda School
- 2 at Kokoda Airstrip
- 2 at Kokoda Monument area
- 2 at Kokoda Hospital
Also in Menari, Efogi, Ua'Ule Creek and Owers' Corner We also purchased various items for the Kokoda Primary School including a brand new lawnmower. However, now we have our tractor we will mow their lawn for free each month: Our latest project has been the Kokoda Airport, check out our progress: Photographs:Pic 1: before work commenced
Pic 2: work in progress
Pic 3: trekkers now posing for photographs in front of our carved signs
Pic 4: the end result, a nice building and atmosphere now present at Kokoda airstrip
Pic 5: our New Holland tractor which now mows the airstrip to allow all track operators the chance to trek as tractors in Kokoda have all broken down. With the rainfall in Kokoda it would not take long for long grass to close the airport - hence another community project for Kokoda Trekking (KTL) Hello Gail
Congratulations to you on your wonderful unselfish nature and attitude, in supplying all these necessary items to the wonderful people who live on the famous Kokoda Track. You never cease to amaze me with your Love and Care for PNG and it's people, by willingly donating and giving so much out of your own pocket.
I know you are rewarded in your heart for what you do, but I sincerely hope that one day you are recognised and rewarded in a tangible manner for all you have done and no doubt will continue to do over the years for the people of Kokoda, Deniki, Isurava, Alola, Eora Creek, Templeton's Crossing, Myola, Kagi, Efogi, Menari, Nauro, Ioribawa and Ua-Ule Creek.
God Bless
Love
Waza
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Total number of treks: 508
Kokoda to Owers' Corner
Date: 28 September 2008 - 7 October 2008
Commencing by flying into Kokoda on the 28th September where you will spend the night. The following morning you will start your walk towards Owers' Corner finishing on the 7th October - Trek 436:
List of Trekkers: - This group to be split into 2 x 20 trekkers. In large campsites you will stay together in smaller campsites you may have to split the group. Two lots of cooking equipment etc.
Chief Guide of both groups John Derick Eroro
1st group of 20 - Guide - Rod Ori, Assistant Guide - Andrew Yauga
1. Mitchell Barclay - paid in full 11/08/08
2. David Bonnor - paid in full 11/08/08
3. Simone Bryant - paid in full 11/08/08 + sharing with Ford
4. Taylor Ford - paid in full 11/08/08 + sharing with Bryant
5. Karen Bulbert + Requires a Porter - paid in full 11/08/08
6. Jade Claessen - paid in full 11/08/08 - sharing a porter with Thea Ingold
7. Thea Ingold - paid in full 11/08/08 - sharing a porter with Claessen
8. Andrew Coleman - paid in full 11/08/08
9. Brianna Herron - paid in full 11/08/08 - sharing a porter with Stephen Comans
10. Stephens Comans - paid in full 11/08/08 - sharing a porter with Brianna Herron
11. John Curtis - paid in full 11/08/08
12. Melanie Dillonsmith - paid in full 11/08/08
13. Steven Diven - paid in full 11/08/08
14. Anthony Duncan - paid in full 11/08/08
15. Christopher Duncan - paid in full 11/08/08
16. Thomas Ewin - paid in full 11/08/08
17. Kylie Hide - paid in full 11/08/08
18. Nathan Irvine - paid in full 11/08/08
19. Lisa Loveday - paid in full 11/08/08
20. Nathan Mason - paid in full 11/08/08
2nd Group of 18 - Guide - Dudley Bubra; Assistant Guide - Wayne Urina
21. Kristian Mitchell + Requires a porter - paid in full 11/08/08
22. Danielle Moore - paid in full 11/08/08
23. Natalie Moore - paid in full 11/08/08
24. Felix Nelson - paid in full 11/08/08
25. David Palmer - paid in full 11/08/08
26. Kylie Pennell - paid in full 11/08/08
27. Dean Pennell - paid in full 11/08/08
28. Brittany Preston - paid in full 11/08/08
29. Cathy Pryor - paid in full 11/08/08
30. Kimberley Salafia - paid in full 11/08/08
31. Ailsa Schofield - paid in full 11/08/08
32. Amy Smith - paid in full 11/08/08
33. George Sutton - paid in full 11/08/08
34. Michael Temby - paid in full 11/08/08
35. Benjamin Temby - paid in full 11/08/08
36. Brett Thomson + Requires a porter - paid in full 11/08/08
37. Andrew Walker - paid in full 11/08/08
38. Natalie Witenden - paid in full 11/08/08
Personal Porters required: Shared Porter Brianna Herron and Stephen Comans; Shared Porter Jade Claessen and Thea Ingold; Shared Porter Taylor Ford and Simone Bryant;
Porters for Brett Thomson; Kristian Mitchell; Karen Bulbert;
** Add 4 more porters for the group - bringing the total of porters to 10 for this group
Cancellation:
THURBON/ANNIKA - paid in full 11/08/08 - Cancelled 05/09/08
HUNT/GARY - paid in full 11/08/08 - Cancelled 15/09/08
Additional Comments:
1. They are all insured with Suresave, underwriter is Mondial Assistance. Contact number is 1800010075 within Australia and reverse charge number for emergency assistance 24hrs is 61233057499.
2. We would like the group to have a pig at the half way point of Efogi if possible, and one of our team leaders, Lisa Loveday, will have the cash with her to pay for this to happen. Nathan advises the cost is $250.
3. We have organised for the group to visit Sogeri National High School on 7 October 2008 at 11 am. Would you please note that your pick up of the group from Owers' Corner would need to be undertaken to meet this timing. They will be at Sogeri for approximately one hour before travelling down to Bomana War Cemetery and then on to Gateway. Do these arrangements suit?
4. When the group arrives in POM on 27 September 2008 we may need some assistance to get them and their gear to the Gateway. The flight they arrive in Papua is QF315...........Qantas on the 27th September, 2008. They return on the 8th October, 2008.
The final group has 21 males, 19 females and consists of 25 young people and 15 mentors. The mentors include a doctor, pharmacist, paramedic an ambulance officer, two senior teachers, three defence personnel, a Rural Fire Service Training Officer and youth care workers.
Owers' Corner to Kokoda
Date: 26 September 2008 - 5 October 2008
Owers' Corner to Kokoda commencing on the 26th September and finishing in Kokoda on the 4th October where you will overnight. The following day 5th October you will be flown into Port Moresby - Trek 435 - Guide Wallace Lemeki:
List of Trekkers:
1. Brian Beamish + Requires a porter (requests Brendan Buka) - paid in full 25/08/08
2. Ian Everitt + Requires a porter - paid in full 29.07.08
3. Andrew Emerson - paid in full 24/09/08
4. Lesleigh Bond + Requires a porter - paid in full 24/09/08
5. Chris Breitenbach - paid in full 17/09/08
Please Note: this is a 10 day trek whereby you walk for 9 days and fly back in on the 10th day. Brian wishes to walk to celebrate his 70th birthday on the 27th September.
Open Trek Kokoda to Owers' Corner
Date: 21 September 2008 - 26 September 2008
OPEN TREK commencing in Kokoda on the 21st September and finishing at Owrs' Corner on the 26th September - Trek 471 - Guide Dudley Dubura, Assistant Chrisley Boropi:
List of Trekkers:
1. Dean Squire - paid in full 17/09/08
2. Rodney Watson - paid in full 12/09/08
3. Justin Roberts - paid in full 17/09/08
4. Chris Rogers - paid in full- 16.07.08
5. Matt Rogers - -paid in full - 16.07.08
6. Kurt Gissane - paid in full 09/07/2008
7. John Nichols - paid in full 07/08/2008
8. Jordan Laing - paid in full 09/07/2008
9. Andrew Pudney - paid in full 21/07/2008
10. Mal Norton - paid in full 21/07/2008
11. Nick Cooke - paid in full 06.08.08
12. Russell Bond - paid in full 07/08/08
13. Charlie Allen + Requires a porter - paid in full 19/08/08
14. Christian Binting - paid in full 07.08.08
Additional Message:
John Nichols - requests a pig. If available will pay for in PNG $250.00
Kokoda Challenge 'Kokoda Kids' POM-KOKODA
Date: 19 September 2008 - 29 September 2008
KOKODA CHALLENGE - KOKODA KIDS - Village Experience for the 2008 Kokoda Kids in the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program refer additional comments area below. Trek 516 - Wallace Lemeki in charge of Trekkers at Orahaven Camp. Rod Ori the guide and his Assistant. Rod to walk the group from Kokoda to Isurava Monument and Wallace to remain at the camp:
List of Trekkers:
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1. Doug Henderson - paid in full 12/09/08
2. James Moreland - paid in full 12/09/08
3. Luke Stanley - paid in full 12/09/08
4. Tomas Perzelt - paid in full 12/09/08
5. Nathan Sutton - paid in full 12/09/08
6. James Quinn - paid in full 12/09/08
7. Michael Pivi - paid in full 12/09/08
8. Melissa Mohammed - paid in full 12/09/08
9. Gabby Winsor - paid in full 12/09/08
10. Joy Staff - paid in full 12/09/08
11. Carissa Ibbott - paid in full 12/09/08
12. Adrian Wilks - paid in full 12/09/08
13. Peter Lynell
14. Mrs. Peter Lynell
15. John Eroro
16. David Clark
+ 7 Personal Porters - Kokoda to Isurava x 3 days - Guide Rod Ori
Additional Message:
Flying straight to Kokoda Village on the 19th and stay in the village doing community initiatives until the 25th September when they will begin their trek to meet the incoming Kokoda Kids at Isurava on the 26th September. They will all return to Kokoda village on the afternoon of the 27th September.
28th September Sports Day - fly back into Port Moresby on the 29th September
Kokoda Challenge 'Kokoda Kids' Trek-Owers'-Kokoda
Date: 19 September 2008 - 29 September 2008
Kokoda Challenge Youth Program. Walking the track from Ower's Corner to Kokoda Village. Arriving at Isurava Memomorial where they will meet with their Village Experience Kokoda Kids on the morning of 26th September. Trek 517 - Guide Clive Jinga. Assistant Monty:
List of Trekkers:
1. Johllene Wright - 14 Personal porters required to be shared 1 between 2 trekkers - paid in full 12/09/08
2. Glen Wallwork - paid in full 12/09/08
3. Peter Ibbott - paid in full 12/09/08
4. Alex Rutledge - paid in full 12/09/08
5. Jason Snuggs - paid in full 12/09/08
6. Mavis Burns - paid in full 12/09/08
7. Samantha Aldridge - paid in full 12/09/08
8. Tom Wybrew - paid in full 12/09/08
9. Blake Dwyer - paid in full 12/09/08
10. Chelsea Kokshorn - paid in full 12/09/08
11. Keiren McLaren - paid in full 12/09/08
12. Samara Baunach - paid in full 12/09/08
13. Nicholas Smits - paid in full 12/09/08
14. Dean Timbs - paid in full 12/09/08
15. Jacob Langguth - paid in full 12/09/08
16. Will Desmond - paid in full 12/09/08
17. Ryan Thornton - paid in full 12/09/08
18. Billie-jo Thompson - paid in full 12/09/08
19. Joe Hallam - paid in full 12/09/08
20. Daniel Harbulot - paid in full 12/09/08
21. Daniel Fraser-Jorgenson
22. Jake Taylor - paid in full 12/09/08
23. Stephen Mitchell - paid in full 12/09/08
24. Sophie Phelan - paid in full 12/09/08
25. Jamie Crighton - paid in full 12/09/08
26. Jessica Grogan - paid in full 12/09/08
27. Andrew Grimmond - paid in full 12/09/08
28. Lisa Ridgley + Requires a personal porter - paid in full 12/09/08
+ 15 personal porters
Additional Comments:
Day 1: (19 Sept) Owers' Corner to Uberi
Day 2: (20 Sept)Uberi to Ioribaiwa
Day 3: (21 Sept) Ioribaiwa to New Nauro Village
Day 4: (22 Sept) New Nauro Village to Menari
Day 5: (23 Sept) Menari to Efogi
Day 6: (24 Sept) Efogi to Myola 1900
Day 7: (25 Sept) Myola Junction 1900 to Eora Creek
Day 8: (26 Sept) Eora Creek to Isurava Battle Memorial to camp for the night
Day 9: (27 Sept) New Isurava to Kokoda
Day 10: (28 Sept) Running Sports/Games Day for Local Village Kids
Day 11: (29 Sept) depart Kokoda for Port Moresby and return to Australia
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