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Experience one of
the most famous
treks in the world:
The Kokoda Track
Not only a great historic trek,walking in the footsteps of heroes, it's also a beautiful jungle bushwalking experience. Every Australian should walk the Track once in their lifetime.
Back Track Adventures, provides a sensible itinerary and approach to trekking the famous war time Kokoda Trail.
Our objective is to ensure every trekker enjoys their trek. Your Australian Trek Leader and PNG Trek Crew provide a meaningful insight to the culture of the people who live in the areas we visit. Back Track trekkers receive accurate and detailed briefings at all the significant war sites along the entire KokodaTrack and enjoy a fun, safe bushwalking experience that is environmentally sensitive.
Your safety and well being throughout is important to us and great care is placed on ensuring we trek safely. We recognise that for most trekkers completing the Track will be a significant mental and physical challenge and our Trek Leaders will make a big difference in providing a supportive environment.
Our itinerary is arranged so we can meet each days objective at a relaxed pace. We pride ourselves on our pre trip assistance and advice.
We also offer special Anzac Day treks, and special Anniversary treks commemorating the Battle at Isurava, the Battle at Brigade Hill and new for 2010 trekking season, The Kokoda Anniversary trek. We will be at Kokoda Station on November 3rd to commemorate the recapture of Kokoda and the historic raising of the Australian flag.
Beware: trekking with Back Track is addictive. Next year you could be back with us climbing Kilimanjaro, trekking in Nepal or experiencing other Australian war sites.
OVURU NDIKI pictured above.
One of the few surviving Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels.
You'll have the honour of meeting him in Naduli Village
We look forward to welcoming you on the Kokoda Track in 2010
Special Anzac Day pilgrimages for 2010
Trek the Kokoda Trail with Back Track Adventures for Anzac Day 2010. We operate 2 trekking Teams over the Anzac Day period.
Teams 1 and 2 depart from opposite ends of the Track and meet up on the eve of Anzac Day on the summit of the remote battle site, Brigade Hil. A private Dawn Service is held Anzac Day morning as the sun rises on the summit of this sacred site. Attendance is an honour and a never to be forgotten experience.
LIMITED PLACES: April Treks on the Kokoda Track usually encounter significant rain. However, because of Anzac Day, April is the busiest trekking month on the Track. Back Track's Anzac Day treks have been designed to avoid the trekkers crush at most campsites due to the popularity of Anzac Day treks. Back Track treks book out early. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Call 1300 669 780 to check availability or make an online Booking Enquiry NOW >>
Read about the History of the Kokoda Track campaign >>
Aussie Trek Leaders
Your Australian Trek Leader makes a difference. Your Trek Leaders are professionals and great people to trek with. They love their job and they know how to get a Team over the Track. Their detailed knowledge of the Kokoda campaign is inspiring.
For all the Back Track Adventures Team, our office Administration Staff our Trek Leaders, Head Guides and Trek Crew, trekking is more than a job, it is our way of life. We prepare ourselves and our fellow trekkers properly for every Kokoda trek. We are dedicated to ensuring that our fellow trekkers have the holiday experience of a lifetime.

Remember Kokoda
"Lest we forget"
The Kokoda Trail is as significant to the history of Australia as Gallipoli. Kokoda is now iconic, a symbol of the remarkable values our soldiers displayed of mateship, courage, endurance and sacrifice. These are basic values that all Australians can aspire to as part of the true defining character of an "Aussie" . The privileged life we all enjoy today in Australia is due in no small way to the heroism of the men and women who fought and died in foreign battlefields including New Guinea and along the Kokoda Track.
We offer several special interest, commemorative treks along the Kokoda Track: Anzac Day, Battle at Isurava, Battle at Brigade Hill and new in 2010, the Kokoda Anniversary Trek.
Only Small Team guided treks

- Maximum Team size: 17, minimum: 9. Average Team: 12 -15.
- A professional Australian Trek Leader accompanies each trek.
- Back Track is not one of the companies that push big groups of 20,30 and more trekkers over the Track.
- Small, personal groups allow for good team communication, harmony and fun.
Each Team is accompanied by a Trek Crew lead by the Head Guide. Getting to know your Trek Crew and Personal Porters is part of the trekking experience. You might even meet their families in Naduri Vllage during our over night stay.
Book your own Guided Private Group to trek the Kokoda Trail
Back Track Adventures can provide a fantastic holiday experience for your Group. We present a well trekked, well researched 9 day/8 night itinerary, or, we can tailor-make an itinerary to your specific requirements. Read more about booking a guided Private Group trek with Back Track Adventures>
Fitness Training Advice
Trekking the Kokoda Track is tough and physically and mentally challenging. The fitter you are the more you will enjoy the Kokoda Track. Your personal training programme starts as soon as you book. A detailed,simple to follow Training Schedule is provided in your Confirmation Kit that will illustrate how to start your own personal walking training programme wherever you live.
More about fitness on the Kokoda Track>>
 Kokoda Homestay
Do you want to do something more after you trek the Kokoda Track? Consider a Homestay in Kokoda. There's much more to Kokoda and PNG than the Trail.
Visit the Kokoda Homestay website>>
Join the Kokoda Track Foundation... Link click here
Attention:- All our Sydney Kokoda Trekkers, The annual Ralph Honner Oration Dinner is scheduled for the 29th October 2010. Learn More: click link here

Win a holiday in PNG and a Nikon Camera
A photography competition highlighting the amazing people and places of PNG and the universal story telling power of photos all over the world. Enter your own favourite photo now and have the chance to win a 9 day PNG adventure photography holiday of a lifetime for 2 including flights with Pacific Blue. And to capture your experiences you’ll get a Nikon D500 SRL to take with you.
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Do you have any Kokoda Campaign Information?

New and exciting campaign information comes from unexpected sources. A member of our Brisbane staff recently discovered that his father was involved in a particularly savage battle in early 1943, fought over many days on a lonley section of road beyond Popendetta towards Sanananda. This action took place during the last days of the Kokoda campaign. The details of this all but forgotten savage assault on a fixed Japanese position, was detailed in a small book by the units Chaplin. This book is now preserved as an aging brown relic in a zip locked glad bag. I doubt if there would be another record of this action in existence. As there are now fewer old soldiers alive, who fought in the PNG campaigns, it is important for us all to collect any information we can, in any form, and pass it on so it can be recorded for future generations.
You are welcome to send us information at any time.
Australia's best Trekking Outfitters
It is essential that you have the correct gear and equipment to trek the Kokoda Track.
Follow this link to find the nearest recommended retailer to you. These specially selected retailers have expert staff who can advise and outfit you correctly. They also provide Back Track Clients with substantial discounts on producing your discount voucher issued with your Confirmation Kit on booking.
Back Track Adventures have been operating treks and expeditions in remote and exotic locations worldwide since 1984. (25 years)
You would be hard pressed to find any other Australian tour operator or travel agency that could match our experience or record.
Visit the Back Track Adventures website >>
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