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Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Remember this package includes one nights accommodation at Sogeri Lodge prior to starting your trek.
The Australian guided treks are designed to give you a feel of the culture and surroundings that are the Kokoda Trail. Our Australian guide Shane Thomas has been raised in PNG (speaks the language) and understands the need for a cultural experience as well as the history of the war campaign.
Shane has walked the Kokoda Trail more 14 times over the past 12 months, and has over 20 years experience as a local to PNG having been raised and educated in PNG before moving to Australia for a tertiary education. He also has a current first aid certificate.
These treks are not a race and the entire group will be kept relatively together at all times. Everyone walks at a different pace. Some trekkers find going up hills easier than going down and vice versa. At no time will a trekker go in front of the leading guide or fall behind the trailing guide. This gap will be monitored closely for the safety of all trekkers.
The minimum number of trekker's is 1 whilst the maximum is 18.
Shane believes that trekkers have the right to walk on the trek they have chosen on the dates they have chosen, whether there is one person booked or eighteen. Other companies reserve the right to cancel treks if the numbers are not there due to financial reasons. This is unfair to the trekker who then has to rearrange their holidays, flights etc. Keep this in mind when choosing a trek operator.
The Australian led treks now provide a warm shower and popup shower tent. The water is extremely cold at some locations and privacy is an added bonus. Make sure you take this into account when booking your trek.
The Cost of the Australian Guided Trek.
Year 2010
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Year 2011
Cost per Trekker AU$ 3350 To hire a personal porter (optional) AU$ 600
If you book a little in advance online at Airlines PNG you will pay around AUD$ 500 for a return ticket to Port Moesby from Brisbane.
Although these treks are designed so that you rarely require additional accommodation, you may decide to stay in Port Moresby longer. If you do require additional accommodation, visit wotif.com or PNGBD.com.
Remember this package includes one nights accommodation at Sogeri Lodge prior to starting your trek.
The trekking costs include :
Whats not included:
On Arrival to Papua New Guinea.
On arrival to Papua New Guinea you will be met at the airport. Once all trekkers have been accounted for, we then transport everyone over to Bomana War Cemetery where you will be given time to pay your respects and to take some photographs.
After Bomana we will continue up the mountain towards Owers Corner where we will stay for the first night in PNG.
Please keep in mind food and drinks have to be purchased by the trekker on the first night in Papua New Guinea. The accommodation is included in the package.
8 DAY 7 NIGHT TREK (OWERS' CORNER – KOKODA)
EXAMPLE ITINERARY
Day 1: OWERS' CORNER - UA-ULE CREEK – Day 1 we continue our journey along snake road up to Sogeri Monument where we again stop for photographs. Now the fun begins as we travel via dirt road for approximately 45 min to Owers' Corner Weather permitting. The trek continues with your first descent down to Goldie River. We cross over Goldie River and commence our first climb to Imita Ridge “Golden Stairs which is no longer there”. Upon reaching the top it is another long descent down to Ua-Ule Creek where you will spend your first night
out on the track.
Day 2: UA-ULE CREEK - NAURO – This morning we will leave our campsite for Nauro where we will be crossing numerous creak crossings. We then climb up loribaiwa Ridge, half way up your climb you will reach loribaiwa village. We continue our trekking up until we reach the top of Ioribaiwa Ridge. This is the point during World War 2 where the Japanese retreated. It is now a steep descent down to Ofi Creek where you will enjoy your first lunch break and swim. You will then refill your water bottles for a steep couple of hours climb up Maguli Range for your Destination of Naoro.
Day 3: - NAURO - MENARI – Today will be an easy walk down Brown River where you will cross with care as the river may be high due to rainfall. You will then continue your trek onto the next creek where you will refill your water bottles for you climb to the top of Menari Lookout, from the lookout you will enjoy the views of your next camp site in Menari.
Day 4: MENARI - EFOGI – Day four will have you start your morning with walking past the Menari airstrip where you will then continue onto your first creek crossing of the Day. You will refill your water bottles for your next climb up Brigade Hill. At the top of Brigade Hill you will have a chance to take in some of the scenery from the lookout. After your short Break you will then descend down to EFOGI Village where you will overnight ready for Day 5. Most trekkers refer to EFOGI as the best guest house on the trail “5 Star”.
Day 5: EFOGI - TEMPLETON'S CROSSING – Day 5 will begin with your first climb of the day up to Efogi 2 which is another small village. You will then have a steep climb down to the first creek crossing of the day. After another climb up to Kagi Village you will get to enjoy your lunch for this day. You then continue again to 1900 Camp Site where you will camp for the night.
Day 6: TEMPLETON'S CROSSING- IORA CREEK – From 1900 Campsite you will start day 6 with another climb up to Mt Bellamy. This is the highest peak of the entire track. Weather Permitting you will be able to look down as far as Kokoda Station. Once you have taken your first break you will then trek down to Templeton’s Crossing 1, once you cross this creek you will the make another climb with a short descent after your climb down to Templeton’s Crossing 2 where you will enjoy your lunch break. You will then start yet another climb and then descent down to your campsite of Iora Creek.
Day 7: EORA CREEK - ISURAVA – You begin day 7 by passing Alola village. The next step is a climb to Isurava Monument. You will then have a lunch break before moving onto Isurava Village. Then you will have a few short Climbs and Descents before descending down to Hoi Village for a short flat walk to Kokoda Village. Once in Kokoda you will have the chance to take a break at Kokoda Station and take in a range of must see attractions including the War Museum and other historical memorials, the local hospital, the library, and other attractions in and around the local area.. You will then spend your last night out on the track at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat.
Day 8: KOKODA - POM – Today is your last day in Kokoda where you will then be transported down to Popondetta where you will board your flight to Port Moresby. The flight takes aproximately 30min on a Dash 8. Once you touch down you will be transported back to you hotels for a hard earned rest.
Congratulations! You and your fellow trekkers have just completed one of our most popular treks – that has allowed you not only to really trek, but take in the most beautiful scenery along the way at a more relaxed pace. Along the trail, you have climbed and descended more than 10,000 meters. Well done - you are now part of an elite group of individuals to have experienced the Kokoda trail.
Are you ready? Book now for your trek.
Feel free to contact us to ask any questions you might have. We'll be more than happy to help.
Australian Office - Gold Coast
Nathan Thomas
Phone Office : (07) 55 716 512
Mobile Phone : 0415 499 495
Email : trekking@kokodatrail.com.au