Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea hard Point to point

Kokoda Track

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85 km Length
approx. 4 days Duration
5.100 m Elevation gain
5.350 m Elevation loss
2.228 m Highest point
Apr–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Kokoda Track

Difficulty
Length 85 km
Elevation gain 5.100 m
Elevation loss 5.350 m
Highest Point 2.228 m
Lowest Point 315 m
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

85 km
5.100 m
5.350 m
2.228 m
315 m

Best time to go

April – October
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About the trail

The Kokoda Track runs for a length of 85 kilometers through Papua New Guinea.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as hard and it usually takes 4 days to walk the Kokoda Track.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight on campsites and in homestays.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Kokoda Track

Dogs are not allowed on the trail!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
No sections accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!

Getting there & route: Kokoda Track

Arrival

You will arrive to Kokoda Track via Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Uber / Cab. Duration approx. 2 hours.

Departure

Departure from Kokoda Track is via Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Bus / Cab / Airplane. Takes about 4 hours.

Accommodation

  • on campsites
  • in homestays

Loneliness

Hardly any other people and you sleep in huts/tents with no contact to villages

Stage plan for the Kokoda Track

Your stage plan

Choose how many days you want to be on the trail. We split the route evenly by distance and elevation and place the end of each stage at accommodation along the way wherever possible.

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