Kokoda Historical: In the Media
Kokoda Historical have been featured in a number of publications recently including the Leader Newspaper, Contact Magazine and Outdoor Australia magazine.

In 2007 Kokoda Historical was featured in the ABC show Message Stick. The thirty minute episode 'Going the Distance' which followed a group of Aboriginal kids that Kokoda Historical took over the Track in August 2007. It includes an interview with our founder and trek leader David Howell for more info on this episode visit http://www.abc.net.au/tv/messagestick/stories/s2087835.htm if you would like a free copy of the DVD please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

In August 2009 David Howell gave a presentation to the Victorian branch of the Military Historical Society of Australia. The presentation 'Kokoda-Now and Then' looked at the history of the Kokoda campaign and gave a comparative slide show of the Track in 1942 and how it looks today. The presentation also featured Ken Phelan an original 39th Battalion member and veteran of the Kokoda Track. Further details can be found at http://mhsavictoria.tripod.com/papers4.html
Click here to read the article published in Contact Magazine, Issue 22, June 2009.
Click here to read the article published in the Leader Newspaper, 18th August 2009.
Trek Dates
30 Jul – 10 Aug 2010: |
Polls
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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. |
| 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! |
| Kokoda Historical: Gavin Wright RAAF |
Gavin Wright, RAAFWhat 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! |


