Kokoda

Hi all,

looking at doing Kokoda Trail in next year or so with my husband and possibly father in law. Does anyone have suggestings for companies to look at or avoid?

Hi I am a Trek Guide for Kokoda please be careful when selecting your company their are now 80 Operators and not are all good irrespective if they are registered with the KTA or not. Have a look at www.kokodatrack.org.au we are the Salvation Armys own trekking company and not for profit our prices are also one of the cheapest. If you have any queries feel free to call me 0401 245 047

Regards E. By the way I have taken family groups over before so I believe what you will do with family will be an experience of a lifetime the bonding is you will achieve is amazing

Hi, I've just completed trekking Kokoda Track for the second time.
I'm 52 and I've done it in both directions. Both times were totally different experiences. The first time I trekked with 25 people (plus porters) and it rained everyday, I put on wet clothes and boots every morning. I trekked from 7am to 5pm everyday with breaks every two hours for a snack or lunch. The second time. It only rained one afternoon and I had the luxury of dry (cleanish) clothes and boots every morning. I trekked with a smaller group of seven which started at 6.30 and finished at 3pm. I got a lot more rest and found it a lot easier. I chose to trek with Adventure Kokoda. These guys are ex-army and know the jungle and how unforgiving it can be. They are interested in the military history of WW2. Having said that they are not gung-ho boot camp types and they encourage their trekkers to find their pace and enjoy trekking. Its up to you if you're intersted in the history. I'm reasonably fit, but certainly not athletic but if you're strong of mind and body you can do it. I didn't carry a full pack, only a day pack - I wanted to enjoy the experience. The history is fascinating, the scenery is stunning and the people of lovely. Make sure who ever you trek with has a qualified medic, satellite phone, decent food and can give good advice about the best clothing and equipment to take. This is not a walk in the park - you do need to be prepared with proper hiking boots, packs, medical supplies etc.,You'll need travel insurance and any decent operator will ask for a medical certificate from your doctor as well as a ECG or CCG. If you can do an "average" 20km bush walk with some serious up and downs, in about six hours you're probably heading in the right direction. Kokoda is very steep an slippery and is not for the fainthearted. But if you fancy a challenge and a wonderful adventure I can highly recommend it. All the best.

http://www.kokodatrackauthority.org/