David Howell is a keen historian and spends most of his spare time researching Australian Military History. Growing up with the stories of his Grandfather, his interest in Australian Military History has continued to gain momentum. Since joining the Friends of Kokoda 3 years ago, David has become a volunteer guide at the Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway. Last year he helped take over 2500 school children around the Memorial Walkway. David is also involved in giving talks to schools and community organisations and is an active member of the Army Reserve.

Kila Amuli is from the village of Kokoda ; Kila has made over 30 successful crossings of the Kokoda Track and has worked as a guide for most of the major tour companies that operate in PNG. In recent times Kila has become the head guide on all tours associated with Trek 96 in conjunction with Kokoda Historical. Kila is joined by his younger brother John and many of his family when conducting treks. Kila is also a keen historian and has aspirations of building a guest house in Kokoda.

Gordon Lewis has served in The Australian Army Reserve for over 18 years and has an enormous amount of experience with command and logistics. Gordon is well read and also a keen historian, he possess a great passion for Kokoda and that of the Australian Digger. Gordon continues to serve as a Quartermaster in 4/3 RNSWR and works for The University of Wollongong, he assists with all major crossings Kokoda Historical are involved in.

The Kokoda Historical Guides

Most of the young guys that walk with our groups come from the Northern end of the Kokoda Track from the villages of Kokoda, Hoi, Isurava, Kagi and Efogi just to name a few. Most of our team have worked with all the major tour operators in PNG and have walked the Track countless times over the years. Their experience and dedication to the safety of our trekkers are second to none. Kokoda Historical helps to provide them with education, medical and employment. Our guides interact as much as they can with the trekkers and are only to happy to share their knowledge as we walk together over the Owen Stanley Range.