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
11 Day 10 Night OPEN Trek incl Buna
Date: 27 June 2005 - 7 July 2005
We'd like to do 11 days/10 nights from Owers Cnr to Popondetta (inc. tour of Buna/Gona Region) as discussed earlier. OPEN TO OTHER TREKKERS - Trek 122 - Guide Sailas:
List of Trekkers:
1. Arthur Apted + requires personal porter - deposit paid 28/04/05
2. Jenni Edward + requires personal porter - deposit paid 28/04/05
3. Huw Apted + student includes FOC porter - deposit paid 28/04/05
4. Lindsay Apted + 12 year old student includes FOC porter - deposit paid 28/04/05
5. Paul Lindholm - paid in full 14/06/05
6. Frederik Lindholm - Age 13 - student - includes FOC porter-paid in full 14/06/05
7. Michael Cameron - paid in full 14/06/05
8. Angus Cameron - Age 15 - student - includes FOC porter - paid in full 14/06/05
9. Bernard Murphy - + requires personal porter - paid in full 14/06/05
10. Declan Murphy - Age 14 - student - includes FOC porter - paid in full 14/06/05
Arrive (MELB/BNE/POM) Sunday 26 June
Spend 1 night in POM
Start trek Monday 27 June
Finish trek Thursday 7 July
Spend 1 night in POM
Depart (POM/BNE/MELB) Friday 8 July
For anyone who would like to only go as far as Kokoda, you too can join this trek and stop at KOKODA and fly back into Port Moresby from there on Wednesday 6th July, 2005:
List of Trekkers:
OPEN TO OTHER TREKKERS ESPECIALLY FAMILIES:
Team Kokoda's Cadets
Date: 21 June 2005 - 29 June 2005
Team Kokoda - Murray Jones - Cadets - from 21st June commencing at Ower's Corner and finishing at Kokoda on the 28th June, overnighting at Russell Eroro's family block and flying back into Port Moresby on Wednesday 29th June, 2005 - TREK 132:
List of Trekkers:
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1. David COMAN - paid in full 15/06/05
2. Tegan DAVEY - paid in full 15/06/05
3. Andrew EDWARDS - paid in full 15/06/05
4. Cameron FISH - paid in full 15/06/05
5. Jonathon JACKSON - paid in full 15/06/05
6. David JAMES - paid in full 15/06/05
7. Michelle LINGHAM - paid in full 15/06/05
8. Harrison MABB - paid in full 15/06/05
9. John OBRIEN - paid in full 15/06/05
10. Trevor SCHULTZ - paid in full 15/06/05
11. Aaron THOMAS - paid in full 15/06/05
12. Clayton WATT - paid in full 15/06/05
13. Tyler WICKS - paid in full 15/06/05
14. David John JAMES - paid in full 15/06/05
15. Murray JONES - paid in full 15/06/05
Additional Message:
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Team Kokoda Qld Army Cadet group led by Murray JONES
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9 Day 8 Day Trek Kokoda to Ower's Corner
Date: 19 June 2005 - 27 June 2005
9 Day 8 Night Trek - Kokoda to Ower's Corner 19th June 2005 to 27th June, 2005 Trek Schedule 58:
Trek 58 -A - 'Never so Far':
1. Chris Howard + Requires a porter - paid in full 25/05/05
2. Roger Cavanagh + Requires a porter - paid in full 05/04/05
3. Steve Pett + Requires a porter - paid in full 27/05/05
4. Jamie McAlister + Requires a porter - paid in full + 1/2 share of porter 02/06/05
5. Chris Wright - + Requires a porter - paid in full 02/06/05
6. Damien Burrows - + Requires a porter - paid in full + 1/2 share of porter with Jamie 02/06/05
7. Stephen Goodchild - paid in full 03/06/05 + half share of a porter
8. Ian Anderson - paid in full + half share of a porter
Message: sharing 6 porters between us. Footnote 11/4/05 - Jim Ben had to pull out - has $250 to be offset against the final payment for this trek.
Trek 58 B - "The Belly Boys":
1. Brad Rowe + Requires a porter -paid in full
2. Campbell Rowe + Requires a porter - paid in full 11/05/05
3. Terry Muhle + Requires a porter - paid in full 28/04/05
4. Charles Clifford + Requires a porter - paid in full
5. Dylan Clifford - FOC porter - student - paid in full 03/05/05 (15 years old)
6. Stephen Lowe + Requires a porter - paid in full 27/04/05
7. Tom Brock - paid in full 14/04/05
8. Ivan Bowers - Share porter with Vaughn Keighran - paid in full 12/05/05
9. Jack Burger + requirs a porter - paid in full 02/05/05 for trek but not for porter
10. Vaughn Keighran + Share porter with Ivan Bowers - paid in full 16/04/05
11. Gary Clarke - does not require a porter - paid in full 03/06/05
12. Paul Clarke - FOC porter - student (16 years old) - paid in full 03/06/05
CLOSED - PRIVATE TREKS:
Trek 58 -C - This trek is OPEN to other trekkers:
1. Paul Cain - Does not require a porter - paid in full 190/3/05
2. Dr. Gavin Salvador - paid in full 03/05/05
3. Katie Flynn + Requires a porter - paid $400 - 21/02/05 - paid $400 24/3/05 - paid $800.00 20/4
4. Danny McLaughlin - Does not require a porter - paid $800 21/02/05, paid $400 24/3/05
5. Graeme Crowley - Does not require a porter - paid in full 30/3/05
6. Cameron Crowley - son 16 year old - Student - FOC 16 year old personal porter - paid in full 30/3/05 - declined porter offer wants to carry himself.
7. Catherine (Cathy) Cruse - paid in full 18/06/05
8. Trevor Smith + Requires a porter - paid in full 02/06/05-Gateway Hotel
9. Anne Smith + Requires a porter - paid in full 02/06/05 - Gateway Hotel
10. Graham Smith + Requires a porter - paid in full 05/06/05
11. Andrew Price - paid in full 20/05/05
Update: have received an email from Chris saying he will have to transfer to another date as his son cant make this date due to Uni exams. Will advise a new date when known but still keen to trek:
10. Chris HOSKING + Requires a porter
11. Zeb Hosking - Does not require a porter
Anne Apolloni + Requires a porter - deposit paid 15/5/04 (did not arrive or return my email)
Pam Christie's Private Trek
Date: 19 June 2005 - 24 June 2005
Pam Christie's Private Trek from 19th June to 24th June - 6 Day FAST TREK - Kokoda to Ower's Corner - Trek 133:
List of Trekkers:
1. Pam Christie - + requires a personal porter - paid in full 15/06/05
2. Tim Kempton - + requires a personal porter - paid in full 15/06/05
3. Ben Kempton - + requires a personal porter - paid in full 15/06/05
4. Ben Couchman - + requires a personal porter - paid in full 15/06/05
5. Phil Baguley - + requires a personal porter - paid in full 15/06/05
6. Mathew Baguley - requires a personal porter - paid in full 15/06/05
7. Ross Knox - + requires a personal porter - paid in full 15/06/05
Cancellation - cannot travel Dewayne Cannon - + requires a personal porter - paid in full 15/06/05
5 Adults, 2 Students
I would be more than happy to have the same boys and Silas as the guide if they would like to do another trip with me.
Closed Private Trek lead by Rusty Eroro
Date: 10 June 2005 - 18 June 2005
CLOSED PRIVATE TREK - 10 June -18 June (9 Days) - flying back into Port Moresby on the 19th June - Ower's Corner to Kokoda - Trek 92
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1. Barrie Young + Requires a porter - paid in full 15/05/05
2. Tracy Young + Requires a porter - paid in full 15/05/05
3. Gregory Green + Requires a porter - paid in full 15/05/05
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Gail, this trek is a CLOSED trek,also we would like to hire Russell as our personal
guide and are more than happy to pay the extra $500 for his services.
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