Kokoda 11 Day TourFrom July 1942 to January 1943, in their heroic defence of our homeland, our brave young soldiers fought a number of brutal battles along the Kokoda Track. 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 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.
The Kokoda Track is as significant to the history of Australia as Gallipoli. Like Gallipoli, Kokoda is symbolic 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 are occasionally asked by prospective Kokoda trekkers why the vast majority of our treks are in a North to South direction, commencing at Kokoda and finishing at Ower’s Corner. Historically, the Kokoda campaign started on the Northern beaches and moved in a North to South direction from Kokoda to Imita Ridge. The courageous delaying tactics of the 39th Militia Battalion followed by the brilliantly devised fighting withdrawal of the AIF’s 2/21st Infantry Brigade, comprised the first phase of the campaign. Later, when the Japanese were ordered to withdraw from Ioribaiwa, the AIF’s 16th and 25th Brigades fought the second phase. The second phase of the campaign moved in a South to North direction. We choose to walk the Track following the direction of the first phase of the campaign. However,we do operate a few treks each year, that trek South to North. These are Team 3, Anzac Day treks, and 18 which incorporates the Fuzzy Wuzzy Day celebrations in Kokoda on November 3. About your trekking company Back Track Adventures have operated small group, guided adventure holidays worldwide since 1984. For the past ten seasons we’ve had great fun and exciting adventures trekking the Kokoda Track. We have trekked with wonderful people, shared very special experiences and started friendships that will last a lifetime. Back Track Adventures offer an experienced Australian Team leader and a local Kokoda support crew and guide who understand the challenge you are about to face. Their company along the Track, especially if the going gets tough, will make your holiday more enjoyable. Our 9 days and 8 nights on the Track allows you to meet each days objective in a sensible fashion. We allow time to adapt to the trekking lifestyle, enjoy the villages, absorb the history and culture and we have the flexibility to allow for itinerary changes due to adverse weather and Track conditions. Proper preparation for your holiday is essential. Armed with your comprehensive Confirmation Pack, our ‘1300’ Kokoda Assist line and newsletters, will ensure that you are professionally prepared for your holiday.
2012 Trek Numbers, Dates and direction (N=North, S=South): 1 - 07 to 17 April N/S 2 - 19 to 29 April N/S 3 - 20 to 30 April S/N 4 - 12 to 22 May N/S 5 - 26 May to 05 June N/S 6 - 09 to 19 June N/S 7 - 23 June to 03 July N/S 8 - 30 June to 10 July N/S 9 - 07 to 17 July N/S 10 - 21 to 31 July N/S 11 - 28 July to 07 August N/S 12 - 04 to 14 August N/S 13 - 11 to 21 August N/S 14 - 25 August to 04 September N/S 7 SPACES REMAIN 15 - 03 to 13 September SOLD OUT 16 - 22 September to 02 October N/S ALMOST SOLD OUT 17 - 20 to 30 October N/S 18 - 25 October to 05 November S/N* 19 - 01 to 12 November N/S* *$100 surcharge applies to these treks, for the extra day. |
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