The Kokoda Track

11 days - from $4915

One of the world’s most challenging walks through famous World War II battlefields

Papua New Guinea is a young nation, but has endured a colourful and, at times, bloody history. The Kokoda Track is one of many walking tracks that existed long before Europeans came into this part of the world. During the course of World War II, the Japanese decided to use this trail as a means of launching a ground attack against the Australians in Port Moresby. On this trek, we set out to explore the complete route of the campaign starting from the village of Kokoda and eventually working our way west to Owers’ Corner (not far from the point where Australian troops first turned back the Japanese advance), perched high on Sogeri Plateau. By the time we arrive at Ower's Corner we will have completed a crossing of the central spine of Papua New Guinea, paid homage at all the main battle sites and also gained an appreciation of the rugged beauty of the region that includes the impressive Owen Stanley Range.

Highlights

• Experience the 'Courage, Sacrifice, Mateship and Endurance' of the Kokoda Track
• Meet the locals and one of the three last remaining Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels in Menari Village
• Papua New Guinea's 'backbone' - the Owen Stanley Range

Itinerary:

Day 1: Port Moresby2: Port Moresby to Kokoda3: Kokoda to Isurava4: Isurava to Templetons Crossing II5: Templetons Crossing II to Digger's Camp6: Digger’s Camp to Efogi7: Efogi to Menari8: Menari to Nauro9: Nauro to Uaule10: Uaule to Owers Corner ( to Port Moresby)11: Port Moresby
Included:

• The services of Peregrine's expert English-speaking local tour leader throughout the tour.

• Personal porter (1:1 ratio) and additional group porters.

• 8 day trek following the Kokoda Track, camping and staying in huts along the way.

• Trek food packs.

• Arrival transfer.

Departure taxes, visas, other meals, insurance, tips, any additional optional tours or activities during free time, and spending of a personal nature.