Back Track’s standard Kokoda trekking itinerary – the Campaign itinerary – relates to Teams 1A and 1B and Teams 3 to 13, trekking in a North to South direction from Kokoda to Ower’s Corner. Team 14A (10 days/9 nights) also follows our preferred trekking direction of North to South, however, it varies slightly from our standard trekking itinerary in that we have 1 extra trekking day in Kokoda Village to join in the Fuzzy Wuzzy Day celebrations.
Teams 3A, 3B and 18 trek the Track in the opposite direction, Ower’s Corner north to Kokoda.
If your reason for doing the Track is in respect and for the memory of the soldiers who fought and died there, to understand the history of the campaign, to visit all the sacred sites, for the personal physical and mental challenge and to have a fun, safe experience – then our 9 day/8 night trekking itinerary and our variations are the best and will satisfy all of the reasons mentioned. .
Ower’s Corner to Kokoda for Teams 3A and 3B
Meal inclusions along the trek – B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Click here to learn about Fresh food along the Kokoda Track.
| Day 1 | Fly to Port Moresby. Met on arrival. Overnight at the 4 star Holiday Inn. Group briefing this afternoon. |
| Day 2 | (Trek day 1) Depart by road for Ower’s Corner and commence trek to first camp at Ua Ule Creek. Trek via Imita Ridge. We visit Bomana War Cemetery enroute to Ower’s Corner. (LD) |
Day 3 | (Trek day 2) Trek to Naoro Village via Irobaiwa.(BLD) |
| Day 4 | (Trek day 3) Trek to Menari Village (BLD) |
| Day 5 | (Trek day 4) Trek to Brigade Hill (BLD). Commemorative Ceremony on Brigade Hill. |
| Day 6 | (Trek day 5) Trek to Naduri Village via Efogi Village. (BLD). Celebration tonight in Naduri Village. |
| Day 7 | (Trek day 6.) Trek to Templeton’s Crossing and the lost battlefield at Eora Creek (BLD) |
| Day 8 | (Trek day 7) Trek to Alolo Village (BLD) |
| Day 9 | (Trek day  Trek to Kokoda Village via Isurava battlefield. (BLD) |
| Day 10 | (Trek day 9) Drive to Popondetta and fly to Port Moresby. Celebration and certificate presentation tonight. |
| Day 11 | Morning transfer to the airport for your flight home to Australia. |
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2012 Team 18 Kokoda Anniversay Trek – Fuzzy Wuzzy Day
Ower’s Corner to Kokoda
Meal inclusions along the trek – B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Click here to learn about Fresh food along the Kokoda Track.
| Day 1 | Fly to Port Moresby. Met on arrival, transfer to 4 star Holiday Inn. Group briefing late afternoon. |
| Day 2 | (Trek day 1) Depart by road for Ower’s Corner and commence trek to first camp at Ua Ule Creek. We visit Bomana War Cemetery enroute to Ower’s Corner. (LD) |
Day 3 | (Trek day 2) Trek to Naoro Village via Irobaiwa. (BLD) |
| Day 4 | (Trek day 3) Trek to Menari Village (BLD) |
| Day 5 | (Trek day 4) Trek to Brigade Hill (BLD) (Commemorative service on Brigade Hill) |
| Day 6 | (Trek day 5.) Trek to Naduri Village via Efogi Village. (BLD) Celebration tonight at Naduri. |
| Day 7 | (Trek day 6) Trek to Templeton’s Crossing and the lost battlefield at Eora Creek (BLD) |
| Day 8 | (Trek day 7) Trek to Isurava Battlefield. Explore Isurava Memorial and battle site (BLD) |
| Day 9 | (Trek day Trek to Kokoda Village. Easy day’s trek via Hoi Village where we will have lunch and cool down in the creek before proceeding to Kokoda to meet up with Team 14A. (BLD) |
| Day 10 |  (Trek day 9) Kokoda Village: Today is Fuzzy Wuzzy Day. The PNG Government has selected November 3 as a special ceremonial day at Kokoda to celebrate the contribution the local people made to the successful outcome of the Kokoda campaign.As well, November 3 is the anniversary of the recapture of Kokoda and the historic raising of the Australian Flag by General Vasey.We have modified our itinerary to maximise our time in Kokoda Village to be part of this historic celebration. In 2010 Back Track was the only trekking company to participate in the celebrations. It was a lot of fun and we are back again for 2011.Imagine – you will start your trek at Ower’s Corner and finish in Kokoda with a celebration….1000′s of local village people from all surrounding villages and from all over PNG will attend. As well, there will dance groups, sing sing groups,and PNG and Australian Government, military and political dignitaries attending. Camp tonight in Kokoda (BLD) |
| Day 11 | (Trek Day 10) Depart Kokoda early for drive to Popondetta. Fly Popondetta to Port Moresby. Met on arrival, transfer to Holiday Inn. Celebration Dinner tonight at the Holiday Inn and presentation of certificates. (BL) |
| Day 12 | Morning transfer to the airport for your flight home to Australia. |
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2012 Team 19 Kokoda Anniversay Trek – Fuzzy Wuzzy Day
Kokoda to Ower’s Corner
Meal inclusions along the trek – B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner.
Click here to learn about Fresh food along the Kokoda Track.
| Day 1 | Fly to Port Moresby. Met on arrival. Overnight 4 star Holiday Inn. Afternoon group briefing. |
| Day 2 | (Trek day 1) Kokoda Village: Early morning scheduled Air Niugini flight to Popondetta and road to Kokoda. We will set up Camp in a central campsite with Team 14 A who will be coming from Ower’s Corner. Plenty of time to explore the Kokoda area.(LD |
Day 3 | (Trek day 2) Kokoda Village: Today is Fuzzy Wuzzy Day. The PNG Government has selected November 3 as a special ceremonial day at Kokoda to celebrate the contribution the local people made to the successful outcome of the Kokoda campaign.As well, November 3 is the anniversary of the recapture of Kokoda and the historic raising of the Australian Flag by General Vasey.We have modified our itinerary to maximise our time in Kokoda Village to be part of this historic celebration. In 2010 Back Track was the only trekking company to participate in the celkebrations. It was a lot of fun and we are back again for 2011.Imagine – you will start your trek at Ower’s Corner and finish in Kokoda with a celebration..1000′s of local village people from all surrounding villages and from all over PNG will attend. As well, there will be dance groups, sing sing groups,and PNG and Australian Government, military and political dignitaries attending. Teams 14A and 14B will Camp together tonight in Kokoda (BLD) |
| Day 4 | (Trek day 3) Trek to Alolo Village. Explore Isurava Memorial and battle site (BLD) |
| Day 5 | (Trek day 4) Trek to Templeton’s Crossing and the lost battlefield at Eora Creek (BLD) |
| Day 6 | (Trek day 5) Trek to Naduri Village (BLD) Celebration in Naduri tonight. |
| Day 7 | (Trek day 6.) Trek to Efogi Village or Brigade Hill (BLD) Commemorative Service on Brigade Hill. |
| Day 8 | (Trek day 7) Trek to Menari Village (BLD) |
| Day 9 | (Trek day Trek to Naoro Village (BLD) |
| Day 10 | (Trek day 9) Trek to Ua Ule Creek (BLD) via Irobaiwa |
| Day 11 | (Trek day 10) Trek to Ower’s Corner via Imita Ridge and transfer to Port Moresby. Stop at Bomana War Cemetery enroute to Port Moresby. Celebration Dinner tonight at the Holiday Inn and presentation of certificates. (BL) |
| Day 12 | Morning transfer to the airport for your flight home to Australia. |
