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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New Year in Kokoda at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat
Date: 31 December 2009 - 5 January 2010
On the 31st December fly out to Kokoda to our Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. The following day 1st January spend a relaxing day as our guests. On the 2nd January if you are wanting to do something different, you can walk up to Hoi Village to overnight. The next day 3rd January, continue your walk and end up at the Isurava Memorial. The following day you can start to commence your way back down off the mountain either the same way you came up or an alternative route. Trek reference 562:On the 4th January 2010 you will overnight again at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat before flying back into Port Moresby on the 5th January.
The is the first time we have offered New Year at Orohaven so would love someone to book for this trek. It is not a walk in the park but certainly much easier then the normal treks where you have to walk from Kokoda to Isurava in one day. For those not so fit, you can always stay at Orohaven and enjoy some Orokaivan hospitality.
List of Trekkers:1.
Click here to book!The cost of this trek is $1500.00 per person which includes three meals a day; accommodation; guides; personal porters; supply of backpacks; sleeping bags; sleeping mats and tents while on the Kokoda Track; at Orohaven, the choice of a camp stretcher bed or foam mattress; trek permit; hydration water bladder and airfares to and from Kokoda. It does not include personal items; soft drinks, beer; spirits or first aid kits.
For anyone not wishing trek you can always enjoy a quiet relaxing time away from the rat race; read a book; walk around Kokoda township; have a swim in a creek or just read a book or two and enjoy our Kokoda bush retreat. The cost for this is $1000.00 per person.
Open Trek Owers' Corner to Kokoda
Date: 25 September 2009 - 3 October 2009
Open Trek - from Owers' Corner to Kokoda. On the morning of the 25th September, we will pick you up from the hotel of your choice and drive you out to Bomana War Cemetery. After you have had time to look around, you will then be driven out to Owers' Corner for the commencement of your trek arriving in Kokoda on the 2nd October where you will overnight. On the 3rd October you will be flown back into Port Moresby by chartered aircraft. Trek 523 - Ernst Jinga: List of Trekkers:1. Chris Dixon + Requires a porter - Paid in Full 25/08/2009
2. Sam Dixon - Paid in Full 25/08/20093. Malcolm Quekett + Requires a porter (booked by British Travel) - Paid in Full 12/08/20094. Geoffrey Franklin - Paid in Full 08/07/2009
5. Wayne Puckett - Paid in Full 14/07/20096. Christopher Mullins - Paid in full 04/08/2009
7. Patrick Mullins - Paid in full 04/08/20098. Vincent James Collins - Paid in Full 14/08/20099. Phil Cassidy - Paid in Full 10/07/200910. Michael Van Vegchel + Requires a Porter - Paid in Full 03/08/2009Click here to book!Addittional :
Christopher Mullins, Patrick Mullins, Wayne Puckett and Vince Collins - Comfort Inn
Open Trek Owers' Corner to Kokoda - Popondetta
Date: 6 September 2009 - 15 September 2009
The Trek will begin on the 6th September with trekker's being transported to Ower's Corner where you will commence your walk to Kokoda. On the way to Ower's you will also be driven to Bomana WarCemetary. The trek will have you finishing in Kokoda on the 13th of September where you will stay for two nights. On ghe morning of the 15th of September you will travel by road to Popondetta to the location of your choice. Trek 648 - Cyprian Haera:
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1. Andrew Tod - Paid in Full 24/08/2009
2. Ash Carr - Paid in Full 25/08/2009
3. David Knoff - Paid in Full 28/08/2009
Andrew above with two friends are arriving on the below : Flight QF313 arrives at 12:40pm 5th September. Hotel: Airways hotel.
Australian Guided Trek Owers' to Kokoda
Date: 30 August 2009 - 7 September 2009
Australian guided trek commencing at Owers' Corner on the 30th August and finishing in Kokoda on the 6th September where you will be our guests at 'Orohaven Kokoda Retreat'. The following day, 7th September you will be flown to Port Moresby. Trek 585- Guide Shane Thomas, Asst. Tarina Bore:
This trek has been designed so that you can fly back in from Kokoda on the same day as you depart for Australia. We cannot be held responsible for weather conditions in PNG however on average chartered flights arrive back in from Kokoda around 10am.
List of Trekkers:
1. Peter Ryan _ Requires a porter - Paid in Full 17/08/2009
2. Savas Vostanis + Requires a porter - Paid in Full 20/08/2009
3. Shane Thomas (Guide) + Requires a porter
Owers' Corner to Kokoda - Fast Trek
Date: 25 August 2009 - 1 September 2009
CLOSED Private Trek - Commencing at Owers' Corner on the 25th August and finishing in Kokoda on the 30th August where you will overnight at our camp 'Orohaven'. The following day you will be driven down to Gona where you will overnight with the exception of John Tauschke who will fly out from Popondetta on the 31st August. The next afternoon 1st September the remaining trekkers will fly back into Port Moresby from Popondetta - Trek 533 - Guide - Winnie Pore
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1. Dean Oakley - Paid in Full 26/07/2009
2. Brett Oakley - Paid in Full 26/07/2009
3. John Tauschke - Paid in Full 14/07/2009
4. David House - Paid in Full 31/07/2009
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