The Kokoda Track is the greatest historical and cultural trekking expedition in the world today.
"Only seasoned men of robust bodily fitness could be depended on to endure the rigours of even a few days marching and fighting in these latitudes, where the moist heat hangs like an oppressive curtain and makes strenuous exertion for more than a few hours intolerable to the white man..."
The Kokoda Track will reduce the fittest and best prepared individuals into physically and emotionally drained stumbling wrecks. To appreciate the true nature of the Kokoda Track one has to become a part of it, and in so doing you will discover an amazing and wondrous world of people, culture and hospitality not encountered anywhere else in the world.
The Kokoda Track will change your life. It works on your soul and plays on your mind, but above all it will cause you to reassess your values, making you realise that what you take for granted the people of the Kokoda Track and its villages have never experienced. Most will never have the opportunity. In your normal daily life and workplace there are challenges that seem to fill your vision, enveloping you in a cloud of doubt. The Kokoda Track will seem like the most enormous of clouds, causing trepidation and fear of what lies ahead. Remember the Kokoda Track will cause you pain if taken for granted, so your preparation should be second to none.
The Kokoda Track stretches across the Owen Stanley Ranges from Ower's Corner at the southern end to Kokoda Station at the northern end. Trekking distance on the ground is approximately 100 kilometres, winding across steep mountain ranges and fast flowing rivers. Your expedition is 9 Days in duration with a further 3 days for travel and pre expedition briefings, giving a total of 12 days. The Kokoda Track's highest elevation is 2,200 metres high above sea level and descends just as quickly to sea level at Kokoda Station. It's the constant ascents and descents, combined with the clinging humidity and tropical heat that makes this journey one of the toughest in the world and yet one of the most rewarding to experience.
The Allied Forces battled with a fierce and well prepared Japanese Army during the 1942 - 1943 Kokoda Track campaign to prevent the Japanese from reaching Port Moresby and ultimately the Australian mainland. The heroism and courage portrayed by many a soldier is remembered at the Bomona War Cemetery and the Isurava Battle site. Without the help of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels during this campaign many more lives would have been lost and yet again today as modern trekkers we rely on the help and assistance from these amazing people.
All who travel with us will experience a unique journey, enjoy the company of an exceptional crew, hospitality and local delicacies - fruit and vegetables including the occasional mumu feast. Preparation
For you to complete the Kokoda Track Expedition and enjoy your adventure you must undertake a minimum training program. Most people can walk quite comfortably for most of the day across low land and around their local suburbs, however when you mix in heavy backpacks, extremely mountainous regions and humidity the scenario changes dramatically.
Some people will choose to use the services of a Personal Porter to carry most of their gear, which will leave you with a day pack weighing approximately 10 - 12 kgs. The fitter and more adventurous types will choose to carry their own gear for the entire expedition. Whichever method you choose, you will have to prepare your body for the long and arduous trekking that makes up this amazing 9 Day journey.
For full details of requirements, inclusions, equipment and fitness levels, please visit Our Spirit's website.
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