Kokoda is one of the most unique, rewarding experiences for the track adventures. The Kokoda Trail is an arduous trek through harsh yet magnificent, jungles between the north and south coasts of Papua New Guinea. This 96 kilometre trail is best known for its history during World War II and is often traversed each year on ANZAC Day in memory of the many soldiers who died there.



Hiking the Kokoda track takes you through a variety of environments ranging from low lying swamp to dense rainforest. There is also a lot of history from the Second World War as Australian diggers fought to stop the Japanese from invading Australia. The Japanese fought their way from Kokoda village all the way to Imita ridge where the Australians finally stopped the advance. There are still wartime relics to be seen at most of the villages.

Kokoda tracks can be done in 10 days, the more you spend time, the more you enjoy, and it depends on you which mode you choose for your tracking. If you want to enjoy the beauty along with the trekking experience then it is advisable for you to choose and select the easiest track route with beautiful site seeing places. Kokoda is situated between The Kokoda track runs from Owers corner about 50 kilometres from Port Moresby for 96 kilometres over the Owen Stanley ranges to Kokoda village. So, you can always in either of the directions. And also you can select from the moderate to hard trekking route as per your choice.

is excellent for spirituality, exercise and weight loss. There are many travel agents who offer trekking facilities to Kokoda with varied facilities.  It is advisable to choose an experienced and professional track agent.  There are many track agents like Back Track Adventures who offers competirive pricing and having 25 years of experience in professional trekking. They have approximately 1300 Kokoda guide line available to assist the trekkers. They also offer fitness advice programme for their trekkers.  They have a Risk Management Programme as part of an ongoing safety awareness programme for their leaders. Their professional head guides and the crew members come from villages along with the trekkers. They do not leave their trekkers not only for the single minute. They provide assistance to communities on the track.