Kokoda Historical: FAQs

Q. Does your company have public liability insurance

A. Yes, Kokoda Historical has a Public Liability Policy from ABICO Quinten that covers our trekkers up to a maximum amount of AU$10 million per claim. For more information about this please click here.

Q.Do you operate under a licensed travel agent?

A. Yes we do, STA Travel one of Australia's largest and well known.

Q. What are the maximum number of trekkers you take on each trek?

A. Our maximum is 12 trekkers however we can make exceptions to this rule to accommodate the needs of larger groups.

Q. What additional people do you supply on each trek - e.g. leader, guide, group porter, historian etc?

A. For each group that has 6 or more people thee will be an Australian historian who also has a military background. Every group will have a PNG guide who is an expert on the trek itself and on the cultural appreciations of New Guinea. There will also be a team of Legends depending on the number of trekkers, this is in addition to any porters you may have.

Q. What are the accommodation arrangements on the Track - e.g. village accommodation, tents etc?

A. We endeavour to stay at guest houses along the track. In the event we are not able to stay in the guest houses we will use tents provided by Kokoda Historical.

Q. Do I need a porter?

Many people ask us do we think they need a porter. Its a difficult question to answer as it is a matter of personal choice. There are many reasons to avail of the services of a porter and we would not recommend carrying your pack unless you are a seasoned trekker and have undertaken treks of a similar duration and similar nature previously. If you are in doubt then it is probably best that you should get a porter. For more information to help you make this important decision please Do I need a porter?

Q. What will the additional cost of a personal porter be?

A. $580.00 - This cost is for the wages, meals and return airfare for your personal porter.

Q. Do you provide your trek leaders with satellite phones and/or other reliable contact with your base?

A. We carry a satellite phone on every trek. We also carry a track radio and are in constant communication with our base in Port Moresby. In addition to this we also carry a PNG mobile phone.

Q. What types of meals are supplied on the Kokoda Track?

A. Hydrated food packs are supplied which will be posted to you prior to departure. These can be combined in a group to make a large meal to share if desired and additional fresh fruit and vegetables may be purchased from the villagers at your own cost. Water is boiled at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner will also have cooked rice served with every meal. Our Legends will prepare the evening meals.

Q. Are track snacks provided by Kokoda Historical or by each individual?

A. Snacks are provided in the food packs.

Q. Are electrolyte supplements supplied by Kokoda Historical or by each individual?

>A. Drink sachets are provided in the food packs, these provide a sugar and salt rehydration but you are advised to take your own electrolyte supplements if you wish.

Q. Is it safe to leave my passport and other valuables at the hotel in the hotel's safe deposit box, or should you keep it with you on the trek?

A. Yes it is safe to leave your passport and valuables at the hotel in their safe. This is our procedure for all our treks and we have never experienced any problem with this.

Q. Do I need to bring an electrical converter to use the power sockets at the hotel?

A. No it is not necessary to bring a power adaptor as the power sockets are the same as those we use in Australia.

Q. What type of sleeping bag is recommended?

A. Any lightweight sleeping bag is fine. It generally does not get very cold at night so one thats not too warm is ideal.

Q. Have any of your trekkers sustained injuries on the track? If so, what were they?

A. Kokoda Historical has a 100% safety record. We have never had any serious injury and we can honestly say so far the biggest medical problem on the track has been blisters. However trekking th Kokoda Track is a challenging activity where accidents are always possible. We recommend you exercise caution at all times when trekking and ensure that you have prepared adequately for your trip.

Trek Dates

30 Jul – 10 Aug 2010:
Kokoda Track Tour

27 Jul – 10 Aug 2010:
Kokoda Track + Beachheads Tour

20 Sept – 1 Oct 2010:
Kokoda Track Tour

20 Sept – 4 Oct 2010:
Kokoda Track + Beachheads Tour

25 Oct – 5 Nov 2010:
Kokoda Track Tour

25 Oct – 8 Nov 2010:
Kokoda Track + Beachheads Tour

Tour Dates for 2011

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Testimonials

Kokoda Historical: Graham, Michael, Robert and Scott Rosengreen.

We haven't stopped talking about the Kokoda trek since we arrived home. We can't thank you enough David for the wonderful experience you gave us. Your knowledge of the track, the people, and in particular our wonderful military history on the Kokoda track and other battles in PNG is outstanding.
I couldn't imagine doing the trek and not knowing of the lost battlefields that you filled in for us so professionally. Our main reason for going to Kokoda was to walk in the footsteps, pay homage and acknowledge the extreme sacrifice of so many young men who willingly gave their lives for us.
We couldn't have done it without your expertise, and the friendliness and support of the Legends. Thank you so much, Graham, Michael, Robert and Scott Rosengreen.

Kokoda Historical: Shane Aubrey

I want to thank you (David) for a fantastic trip, your entertainment and knowledge of the battle sites was of the highest professional standard I have encountered for many a year. The trek was without question the hardest and most exciting, thrilling trip I have ever been on and I have been on many deployment etc.

Without a doubt we all have a much higher respect for the diggers who served on the track. What those guys endured we will never fully comprehend. To have a taste of what life must have been like, puts our normal dull life back into perspective and something that will always remain with us.

I am so charged after the trip, I feel that I need to go on another adventure ASAP. David, thank you and your troops, they are all excellent ambassadors for your company and it shows that you have a well trained crew of professionals.

Shane Aubrey, July 2009
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Kokoda Historical: Sean Teasdale, Australian Air Force

I would firstly like to thank the whole team at Kokoda Historical for making my trip one of the best things that I have done in my life to date. The professionalism shown by the team along the track was amazing and the knowledge of all members is to be commended. Gary was a wealth of knowledge and seemed to just love every minute of the track and the history that went along with that. But easily one of the best things about the track was Gary's relationship with the legends which led in turn to all of us being able to bond with the legends, which by the looks of things many other tour groups missed out on. I would definitely recommend Kokoda Historical to any friends and family that were looking to trek the Kokoda Track.

Kokoda Historical: Anthony Fuster

Just wanted to thank and to congratulate Kokoda Historical on the fantastic trip that I had! The organisation was exceptional and our tour guide Gary was superb! His knowledge and passion for the history of track meant that I didn't just leave having walked the track, but left with huge appreciation and awe of those who trekked before in such harsh and treacherous conditions. You know you have a good tour guide on your hands when other tour groups stop to listen in on the background and significance of certain parts of the track!

Our group was also fantastic. Being a part of such a small and cohesive unit meant that we were able to bond more closely then we would have been able to had the group been larger. Although Michael was the only one not from ADFA who was in our group, the humour and common appreciation that we shared meant that we gelled quickly!

Finally I'd like to thank the Legends! Those young men are fantastic and are a testament to those who walked the track before them. The passion they showed for their job made it that much more enjoyable.

Kokoda Historical: Gavin Wright RAAF

Gavin Wright, RAAF

What a wonderful trip, the best and hardest thing I have under taken in all of my 40 years. Dave is a wealth of knowledge on the Kokoda war history as well as local history and current Papua issues. His great sense of humour and attitude kept everyone’s spirits high and helped you forget how hard the day’s walk really was. The legends that walked with us were just that “LEGENDS”. ANZAC day was one of the most moving I have ever attended; Isurava Memorial is very spiritual and picturesque at dawn and the perfect location with all of its history to hold a dawn service. ANZAC day is also a very special and memorable to the Papuans. I will be doing the track again and taking two of my sons next time. Thank you very much for the journey Kokoda Historical.

Read about Gavin's Kokoda Historical Tattoo here!