2012 will mark the 70th anniversary of the now legendary Kokoda Campaign. To highlight this anniversary, Back Track will conduct a number of special 70th Anniversary Treks that will coincide with the dates that each of these battles were fought. A highlight of each 70th Anniversary Trek will be the commemorative ceremony that will be held at each battle site on the anniversary dates. You are invited to join us in 2012 for a very special Kokoda experience.
If you are wanting to trek the Kokoda Track in 2011 there are still a few places available.
Kokoda Track Trekking Costs for 2012
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| from Port Moresby: trek only | Inclusions | Dates | Campaign Itinerary | $3,450 |
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| from Cairns: trek + international flight | Inclusions | Dates | Campaign Itinerary | $4,100 |
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| from Brisbane: trek + international flight | Inclusions | Dates | Campaign Itinerary | $4,170 |
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| from Sydney: trek + international flight | Inclusions | Dates | Campaign Itinerary | $4,580 |
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| Personal Porter |
Learn more | $640 |
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There are no hidden costs. Read our budgetting tips here.
2012 Teams 18 & 19: Add $100 to costs from Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney and Port Moresby. This is a 12 day itinerary, with 1 extra trekking day.
All prices are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST. We are not expecting any price rises from suppliers, however, we must reserve the right to increase costs as per our Booking Terms and Conditions and if suppliers increase their costs to us.
Join us from Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Darwin. There are no direct flights to Port Moresby from these cities. Trekkers can arrange to fly to Brisbane, Sydney or Cairns to connect with flights to Port Moresby. Please contact us for advice on the best flight options.
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2012 Dates |
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Sat 07 April – Tue 17 April Pre-season Easter Trek | Campaign Itinerary |
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Thur 19 April - Sun 29 April ANZAC Day Trek | Campaign Itinerary Start at Kokoda, Dawn Service on Brigade Hill |
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Martin Tom Peter |
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Fri 20 April - Mon 30 April ANZAC Day Trek | Campaign Itinerary Start at Ower’s Corner, Dawn Service on Brigade Hill |
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Gareth SarahSteve |
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Sat 12 May - Tue 22 May Campaign Itinerary |
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Tony
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5
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Sat 26 May - Tue 05 June Campaign Itinerary |
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Chris & Brad |
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6
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Sat 09 June - Tue 19 June Campaign Itinerary |
 2 PLACES ONLY |
Dan
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Sat 23 June - Tue 03 July Campaign Itinerary |
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Jason |
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Sat 30 June - Tue 10 July Campaign Itinerary |
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Damian |
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8B
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Sat 06 July - Tue 16 July Australian Army 39th Btn, Re-enactment “1st soliders on the Track, ex Ower’s Corner” |
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 Sat 07 July - Tue 17 July39th Btn 70th Anniversary Trek Campaign Itinerary |
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Jo |
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10
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Sat 21 July - Tue 31 JulyAwala, 1st Japanese Encounter 70th Anniversary Trek Campaign Itinerary |
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Nick |
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Sat 28 July - Tue 07 AugustKokoda, 1st Battle 70th Anniversary Trek Campaign Itinerary |
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Garry |
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| SHAGGY RIDGE: Sat 29 July - Sun 05 August |
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12
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Sat 04 August -Tue 14 August Campaign Itinerary |
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Andrew
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13
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Sat 11 August – Tue 21 August Campaign Itinerary |
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Peter
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14
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Sat 25 August – Tue 04 September Isurava Battle70th Anniversary Trek Campaign Itinerary |
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Spencer |
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Mon 03 September – Thur 13 September Brigade Hill Battle 70th Anniversary Trek Campaign Itinerary |
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Andrew |
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Sat 22 September – Tue 02 October Campaign Itinerary |
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Sarah
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Sat 20 October – Tue 30 October Eora Creek Battle 70th Anniversary Trek Campaign Itinerary |
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Graeme
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| Thur 25 October – Mon 05 November Kokoda Recapture and Fuzzy Wuzzy Day 70th Anniversary Trek | Campaign Itinerary Start at Ower’s Corner |
PLEASE CHECK BY PHONE |
Gareth
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Thur 01 November – Tue 12 November Kokoda Recapture and Fuzzy Wuzzy Day 70th Anniversary Trek | Campaign Itinerary |
PLEASE CHECK BY PHONE |
Jim
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*Please note: Teams 18 and 19 trek are a 12 day trip, 10 day/9 night trek and an additional $100 applies
Kokoda Track Itinerary
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 Campaign Itinerary is the best and will satisfy all of the reasons mentioned. Add to this itinerary, your PNG arrival day and your PNG departure day makes your overall itinerary 11 days to and from Australia. In 2012 Back Track will operate 3 variations to our Campaign Itinerary:
- Teams 1-2 and 4-17 trek our Campaign Itinerary starting at the village of Kokoda and trekking south to Ower’s Corner. The trip lasts 11 days, with a 9 day trek.
- ANZAC Day Team 3 treks a reversed Campaign Itinerary starting at Owner’s Corner and completing the trek in the village of Kokoda. The trip lasts 11 days, with a 9 day trek.
- Our Kokoda Anniversary – Fuzzy Wuzzy Day treks (18 and 19) operate with a special Kokoda Anniversary itinerary to take in the day of festivities celebrating the contribution of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels. This trek is therefore 1 day longer than our Campaign Itinerary and will be on the Track for 10 days/9 nights. Both Teams 18 and 19 meet at Kokoda for the celebrations on November 3. Teams 18 and 19 cost $100 more than our standard trek.
