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Join an ex-Australian SAS veteran on a once in a lifetime trek to the historic battlefields of Kokoda. Adventure Bound Tours will provide you an authentic experience of this living World War II track. Olly is a modern-day Aussie infantry soldier who served in recent conflicts around the world, including Afghanistan and Iraq. He explains the battles from a diggers’ perspective and gives insights that only a soldier could! Olly also spent time as an instructor at Jungle Training Wing, where he taught Australian and international troops the skills of jungle warfare, which the defence force learnt from campaigns such as Kokoda!
We stage our treks in and out of Cairns, a 1 1/2hr flight from Port Moresby! Cairns is a safe city to prepare for the trek and enables people to buy any last-minute equipment or supplies easily. You could also celebrate and enjoy a relaxing stay in Cairns or Port Douglas at the end of your trek!
We realise that the history and personal stories of the Kokoda Track are what makes the trek so special, so we don’t skip over the history or walk past important sites, Olly gives relevant briefs at each significant site. We conduct two personal services along the Track, one at Brigade Hill, a major battlesite, and very emotional, as well as at a Dawn Service at the Isurava Memorial, the largest on the track.
We are a family run company who are invested in each trekker to ensure you have the best possible experience, you are not just a number! And our local guides and porters are like family and will look out for your every need. They have a great respect and relationship with Olly which comes across throughout the trek. You will also form a strong bond amongst fellow trekkers, and we often have groups continue friendships for years to come.
Adventure Bound Tours is known for its high standards and professionalism. Safety is our number one priority. With Olly’s military and emergency services experience, you are in expert hands! Many people trek with us because of a recommendation from past trekkers, which cannot be beaten!
The quality of your trekking experience depends larging on your trek guide; Olly will ensure your experience is life changing!
“From the moment we walked into the briefing, Belinda's big smile and warm embrace, Olly's light hearted but detailed description of the trek, I knew we were in good hands! Olly's confidence on the track, his knowledge and respect for the history of the track was nothing less than outstanding. He displayed extreme patience with all the trekkers and had regard for our safety at all times. The porters were amazing giving us all the confidence we needed. The cooks were fantastic, feeding us like kings. The trek for me was a very personal thing but sharing it with 19 other like minded amazing people made it the awesome trip it was. Thankyou Olly & Belinda, you run a very detailed and organised business and I definitely recommend Adventure Bound Tours for anyone considering doing the trek!”.
You will arrive in Cairns by midday the day before your trek commences. We gather at our hotel, the Novotel Oasis Resort for a pre-trek briefing mid afternoon and a pre departure dinner at 6.30pm. We meet the other trekkers in our group and your trek leader. Before dinner your trek leader will give a short presentation covering safety, culture and expectations and do last-minute pack adjustments. We will then have dinner together before getting an early night ready for our morning departure.
Today is an early start where we will fly from Cairns into Port Moresby Jacksons Airfield. This is where we will meet the support crew who will have a bus waiting for us to transport us to Owers Corner.
On reaching Owers, we will have lunch and make any last minute preparations for our trek. We will take a group photo under the arches and will then make our way down to Goldie River and onto Good Water Campsite.
After breakfast and a brief, we will say goodbye to the locals and continue our climb up the Golden Stairs to Imita Ridge where the gallant Australians were ordered to make their last stand against the Japanese. We can move a short distance along the ridge where there are still defensive positions visible after 75 years. From here we will descend down into Ua-Ule creek where we will criss-cross the creek a number of times before commencing the climb up Ioribaiwa Ridge where we find the furthest point of the Japanese advance. Here we can take a break and again discover some visible defences from both the Australians and Japanese. We will now descend into Ofi creek where a successful ambush was set and initiated by the Australians during their tactical withdrawal using food stores as bait for the starving Japanese for our night stop.
Today is a long steep climb up the Maguli Range. We stop to have a look at the Japanese mountain gun position which they used to fire on the Australians at Ioribaiwa Ridge before the Japanese attack. There are several false crests until we reach the summit of the Maguli Range. We continue onto Nauro Village for lunch. After lunch we have a relatively easy walk through the Nauro Swamp before we cross the mighty Brown River, the biggest on the Track. We then head into the lovely village of Agulogo for the night.
Our day starts with a walk up ‘the wall’ which is an appropriate description of a steep climb which takes you to a lookout where you will experience views over Menari and Mt Victoria on a clear day. We now descend into the large village of Menari which is famous for the 39th Battalion parade where they were addressed by their Commander Lt Col Ralph Honner and congratulated on their efforts. Here we will have the opportunity to walk around the village and meet some of the locals and see some war time ordinance. We then have a steep incline up to the famous battle grounds of Brigade Hill. There is a memorial here and some stakes in the ground where Australians were buried and later relocated to Bomana War Cemetery. We will stop here for a short time and pay our respects to the fallen with a simple service. We descend into present day Efogi Village for the night where we are about halfway through our journey.
Leaving Efogi Village we have a climb up to Efogi 2 Village. Here we will stop for a short break and inspect the memorial constructed by Nishimura for his Japanese comrades he left behind during the Brigade Hill battle. We once again descend down into Efogi River then back up into the village of Naduri where the last Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel was living prior to his death in 2013. We can inspect his memorial and also have a look at a traditional tree house built by the locals. We will then continue on until we reach Bombers camp, our stop for the night. We will leave our packs at the camp for a nice easy walk to Myola lakes which was a vital supply drop zone during the Kokoda campaign, then back to Bombers for the evening. Put on the warm and woollies for a cool night sleep..
Leaving Bombers Camp, we will head through the Moss forest making our way up to the highest point of the track. We then continue onto the Kokoda Gap and then down to Dump 1 where we are refreshed by a swim and some smoko before continuing to our Campsite at Templeton's Crossing named after Captain Sam Templeton who was one of the first to be killed during the early stages of the Kokoda Campaign. Here we will find the graves of the 31 Australians who fell during the battle of Templeton’s Crossing during the Australian advance. The fallen were later relocated to Bomana War Cemetery. Our campsite tonight is beside the raging Eora Creek.
Today we leave Templeton’s crossing and make our way to the Eora Creek spur. This is one of the positions where the battle of Eora creek was conducted. There are still visible signs of the Australians defensive positions, the most predominant being a possible Australian mortar position where we will find a recently dug up cache of mortars and grenades. We will continue down the spur into Eora creek where we can inspect some remaining remnants of Australian and Japanese equipment left after the battle. Leaving Eora Creek, we start climbing again and have a short stop to inspect the Japanese positions on the opposing side of Eora Creek. Here we will find some well-preserved Japanese trenches and the site of the Japanese mountain gun and mortar positions which caused havoc amongst the Australians while they were trying to cross Eora Creek. We will then continue on to the village of Alola for lunch. After lunch it is a small walk to inspect Con's Rock and onto Isurava Memorial where we will camp for the night.
This morning we will learn about the battle of Isurava with time to inspect the site where Bruce Kingsbury won the Victoria Cross, the only one awarded during the campaign. After a service at the Isurava monument, we will continue on to Isurava Village and on a downhill stretch where we will walk through many native gardens and into the village of Deniki. Here we can stop and look out over Kokoda and its’ airstrip. We continue down and into the beautiful village of Hoi for lunch and a swim. After lunch we have a 5km flat walk towards Kokoda to walk under the arches and the completion of the 96km trek.
We will then sit down for some celebratory dinner and drinks and tell stories, reflecting on our 96km journey. This is where we will have the opportunity to thank our local hosts and exchange gifts and say a few words to thank them for their great work.
We will say our farewells to our amazing Porters and board our charter flight back to Port Moresby. On reaching Port Moresby we will travel by private bus to the Bomana War Cemetery where your trek guide will take you on a tour. We then make our way to the Jackson's International Airport for our return to Cairns and our last nights’ accommodation at the Novotel Oasis Resort.
You will arrive in Cairns by midday the day before your trek commences. We gather at our hotel, the Novotel Oasis Resort for a pre-trek briefing mid afternoon and a pre departure dinner at 6.30pm. We meet the other trekkers in our group and your trek leader. Before dinner your trek leader will give a short presentation covering safety, culture and expectations and do last-minute pack adjustments. We will then have dinner together before getting an early night ready for our morning departure.
Today is an early start where we will fly from Cairns into Port Moresby Jacksons Airfield. This is where we will meet the support crew who will have a bus waiting for us to transport us to Owers Corner.
On reaching Owers, we will have lunch and make any last minute preparations for our trek. We will take a group photo under the arches and will then make our way down to Goldie River and onto Good Water Campsite.
After breakfast and a brief, we will say goodbye to the locals and continue our climb up the Golden Stairs to Imita Ridge where the gallant Australians were ordered to make their last stand against the Japanese. We can move a short distance along the ridge where there are still defensive positions visible after 75 years. From here we will descend down into Ua-Ule creek where we will criss-cross the creek a number of times before commencing the climb up Ioribaiwa Ridge where we find the furthest point of the Japanese advance. Here we can take a break and again discover some visible defences from both the Australians and Japanese. We will now descend into Ofi creek where a successful ambush was set and initiated by the Australians during their tactical withdrawal using food stores as bait for the starving Japanese for our night stop.
Today is a long steep climb up the Maguli Range. We stop to have a look at the Japanese mountain gun position which they used to fire on the Australians at Ioribaiwa Ridge before the Japanese attack. There are several false crests until we reach the summit of the Maguli Range. We continue onto Nauro Village for lunch. After lunch we have a relatively easy walk through the Nauro Swamp before we cross the mighty Brown River, the biggest on the Track. We then head into the lovely village of Agulogo for the night.
Our day starts with a walk up ‘the wall’ which is an appropriate description of a steep climb which takes you to a lookout where you will experience views over Menari and Mt Victoria on a clear day. We now descend into the large village of Menari which is famous for the 39th Battalion parade where they were addressed by their Commander Lt Col Ralph Honner and congratulated on their efforts. Here we will have the opportunity to walk around the village and meet some of the locals and see some war time ordinance. We then have a steep incline up to the famous battle grounds of Brigade Hill. There is a memorial here and some stakes in the ground where Australians were buried and later relocated to Bomana War Cemetery. We will stop here for a short time and pay our respects to the fallen with a simple service. We descend into present day Efogi Village for the night where we are about halfway through our journey.
Leaving Efogi Village we have a climb up to Efogi 2 Village. Here we will stop for a short break and inspect the memorial constructed by Nishimura for his Japanese comrades he left behind during the Brigade Hill battle. We once again descend down into Efogi River then back up into the village of Naduri where the last Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel was living prior to his death in 2013. We can inspect his memorial and also have a look at a traditional tree house built by the locals. We will then continue on until we reach Bombers camp, our stop for the night. We will leave our packs at the camp for a nice easy walk to Myola lakes which was a vital supply drop zone during the Kokoda campaign, then back to Bombers for the evening. Put on the warm and woollies for a cool night sleep..
Leaving Bombers Camp, we will head through the Moss forest making our way up to the highest point of the track. We then continue onto the Kokoda Gap and then down to Dump 1 where we are refreshed by a swim and some smoko before continuing to our Campsite at Templeton's Crossing named after Captain Sam Templeton who was one of the first to be killed during the early stages of the Kokoda Campaign. Here we will find the graves of the 31 Australians who fell during the battle of Templeton’s Crossing during the Australian advance. The fallen were later relocated to Bomana War Cemetery. Our campsite tonight is beside the raging Eora Creek.
Today we leave Templeton’s crossing and make our way to the Eora Creek spur. This is one of the positions where the battle of Eora creek was conducted. There are still visible signs of the Australians defensive positions, the most predominant being a possible Australian mortar position where we will find a recently dug up cache of mortars and grenades. We will continue down the spur into Eora creek where we can inspect some remaining remnants of Australian and Japanese equipment left after the battle. Leaving Eora Creek, we start climbing again and have a short stop to inspect the Japanese positions on the opposing side of Eora Creek. Here we will find some well-preserved Japanese trenches and the site of the Japanese mountain gun and mortar positions which caused havoc amongst the Australians while they were trying to cross Eora Creek. We will then continue on to the village of Alola for lunch. After lunch it is a small walk to inspect Con's Rock and onto Isurava Memorial where we will camp for the night.
This morning we will learn about the battle of Isurava with time to inspect the site where Bruce Kingsbury won the Victoria Cross, the only one awarded during the campaign. After a service at the Isurava monument, we will continue on to Isurava Village and on a downhill stretch where we will walk through many native gardens and into the village of Deniki. Here we can stop and look out over Kokoda and its’ airstrip. We continue down and into the beautiful village of Hoi for lunch and a swim. After lunch we have a 5km flat walk towards Kokoda to walk under the arches and the completion of the 96km trek.
We will then sit down for some celebratory dinner and drinks and tell stories, reflecting on our 96km journey. This is where we will have the opportunity to thank our local hosts and exchange gifts and say a few words to thank them for their great work.
We will say our farewells to our amazing Porters and board our charter flight back to Port Moresby. On reaching Port Moresby we will travel by private bus to the Bomana War Cemetery where your trek guide will take you on a tour. We then make our way to the Jackson's International Airport for our return to Cairns and our last nights’ accommodation at the Novotel Oasis Resort.
Olly, the Director of Adventure Bound Tours, was fortunate enough to be selected to join an RSL-run Kokoda trip back in 2012. It was on this journey that he met Stanley and forged a strong relationship with him and his family. Olly returned to Papua New Guinea and assisted in helping establish Stanley with his own business, Kokoda Logistics. Olly is now partnered with Stanley and is dedicated to supporting Stanley and his family through providing Adventure Tourism and much needed funds to his village of Menari located on the Kokoda Track.
Stanley is our Local Head Guide and the Director of Kokoda Logistics; our local logistic support company. He is responsible for ensuring that all logistical requirements are met in PNG before each tour, which is no small feat.
Stanley is from the Village of Menari and has been taking trekker’s across the Kokoda Track since 2001. Stanley says he has "lost count" of how many Track crossings he has made.
Stanley is well known and respected in all of the communities along the track and his efforts to ensure that trekkers have an unparalleled Kokoda Track experience is something to be admired. Having trekked the track over a long period, Stanley has a good understanding of the Kokoda Campaign and we are privileged to have Stanley on the Adventure Bound Team...
"Im so proud to be Papua new Guinean, and be part of this friends whom I met, who come from different parts of da world just to xperience, and see how it was like during da war here in kokoda. Thanks 4 choosing Adventure Bound Tours..love u all..."
Freddy is the Adventure Bound Head Cook and is from the village of Alola on the Kokoda Track. He has been providing nutrition to the trekkers along the track for years and is a highly sought after cook.
Freddy will surprise you with the food he can provide using only the simplest of cooking utensils, a cooking pot and fire. He has a good understanding of the nutritional needs that a trekker requires on such a grueling journey and understands the age old term that an army marches on its belly.
Freddy cooks for every meal and has a small team of helpers to carry the food and ensure the food is cooked on time and is adequate for even the hungriest trekker.
Mace (Benno)Bennett, and Olly, (Chook) first met in Iraq in 2003 where they both served in the Australian army. Mace grew up on a small property in south west Queensland with 5 siblings which gave him an early opportunity to demonstrate and understand the practical aspects of life’s challenges. At the age of 17 Benno followed in the footsteps of his family by becoming the 3rd generation to join the Australian Army. As a young army apprentice the Defence gave him not only combat and field skills, they also trained him as an Electrician. After 4 years within Defence he was deployed with Special operations to Iraq and Afghanistan as a member of Special Operations Task Group. Having completed 3 tours of active duty in the Middle East he accepted promotion and was posted back to Queensland.
Once back in his home state he was immediately redeployed to East Timor. After 10yrs within the regular army Benno then transferred to the Army Reserve where he currently remains. Life after Defence lead him in pursuit of business where he was self employed for 8 yrs before becoming a permanent firefighter in the little coastal town of Bowen.
Benno has joined Olly on many adventures over the years, including their very first time across Kokoda, Vanuatu, Everest Base Camp and many more local sorties. Both Olly and Benno have distinguished military records and have discovered a passion for the retelling of our ANZAC history. As soldiers they have a unique insight into the life and tactics of a soldier. Not only can they give detailed accounts of historic battle fields, but they can give you, personal experience, courage, endurance and sacrifice which are the corner stones of the ANZAC legend. These values, and the drive for adventure, has led Benno to be an essential and vibrant member of the Adventure Bound Team.
It is very important to select the correct gear and equipment prior to embarking on your trek to Kokoda. I have put together a check list that you should consider prior to purchasing items. All of these items I have used during years of trekking and consider them to be the best equipment for me, however; all people are different and trial and error tends to be the only way to find the best equipment for the individual, but this can be expensive. The only way to assess your equipment is to use it as frequently as possible prior to your trip, during training, which will allow you to test its durability and comfort.
Here is a check list and some tips for you to research equipment, to make sure that you do not overspend, and that you buy the correct equipment that is suitable for the tropical environment.
Adventure Bound strongly advises the hire of a personal porter. This makes the journey more enjoyable, decreases the likelihood of injury and puts money back into the economy.
The Adventure Bound Team takes your safety and any medical issues very seriously. All trek leaders are trained in first aid and we have a satellite phone and mobile phone available for emergency casualty evacuation.
It is essential that you look after yourself in training and while on the track so that you enjoy the trek and come home fit and healthy.
In some cases a medical certificate will have to be obtained to ensure that you are fit and healthy to undertake the Kokoda tour prior to embarkation.
We carry a group medical kit which will be used in case of emergency and for the local guides.
Download our printable medical checklist.
Q: Do I require a Tourist Visa?
A: Australian tourists are required to get a tourist visa before they arrive in PNG. This can be completed online or in person at a PNG Consulate.
Q: Do I need travel / medical insurance for Kokoda?
A: Yes, you do need Travel Insurance, it is very important. You are responsible to organise your own Travel/Medical insurance, which can be organised at your Travel Agent.
You will need coverage for medical evacuation; medical, theft, loss etc… speak to your Travel Agent about the inclusions. Travel Insurance MUST include Medical Evacuation (anywhere along the Kokoda Track) and medical expenses including hospital coverage in PNG and Australia. It can be a very costly experience for you if you do not have your Travel Insurance! So please specify you will be on the 'Kokoda Track'.
We require a copy of your personal, Travel and Medical Insurance no later than 4 weeks before departure. Failure to have travel and medical insurance will prevent you from trekking.
Q: Do you offer group discounts?
A: Yes. We are happy to offer you a group discount. Please provide your group size and we will send your group an individual quote.
Q: What is the food like?
A: Adventure Bound Tours prides itself on the quality of the food provided on the trek. We are also well aware of the nutritional requirements to complete a grueling trek such as Kokoda. Freddy (our head cook) has a team of carriers who will carry all food for breakfast, lunch and dinner along the journey. Breakfast will comprise of Porridge and fruit. Lunch is a variety of wraps, tuna, pasta, and fruit. Dinner is rice, pasta, with choice of toppings and pizza. Desert is freshly cooked doughnuts and cake.
You will need to provide your own snacks for in between meals, which you will carry on you. Snacks could comprise of bars, shapes, lollies etc, whatever you like to chew on while hiking. Adventure Bound Kokoda will also provide sports drinks to replace the salt used while trekking.
Please advise Adventure Bound Kokoda of any dietary requirements that you may have.
Q: How do you help the local communities along the Track?
A: We provide employment for locals along the Kokoda track by way of porters, cooks and guides. Additional money is also imparted into villages along the trail via accommodation fees to guesthouse owners and fire wood charges. Aussie guides also provide first aid and basic health care where they see a need.
Q: Is This an Australian led trek?
A: Yes. All our Kokoda Tours are led by ex-Australian Army leaders who are well aware of the history and tactics used during the Kokoda campaign.
Q: Do I need a porter?
A: Adventure Bound Kokoda strongly advises all trekkers to hire a porter. This will create employment for the locals and induce money into the local villages. You will also enjoy the experience to a greater degree and reduce the chance of injury to yourself. A porter is an additional $700AU. This pays the porter’s wage, food and return flight to their home locations. Your porter will also put up your tent and pack it away each morning.
Q: Village life
A: Whilst in the villages we recommend you do not give money to anyone, as this can generate problems between the locals. They live as a community and money needs to be shared between all in the village.
If you would like to bring something for the villages, a gift that they can share is more appropriate, clothes, ball games, colouring in items, books, reading and writing material.
First aid items are also very much needed (and appreciated) e.g. band aids, antiseptic lotions, strapping etc. Obviously you would not leave your prescription or strong medication with the local people as they are not accustomed to such medications. If taken without supervision they could cause harm.
We also ask our trekkers not to wander around the villages in swimming costumes. Please cover up while walking around the villages, as a sign of respect.
Q: What are the washing/cleaning/toilets/shower facilities on Kokoda like?
A: The facilities on Kokoda are very basic. Toilets on the Track and villages are known as ‘long drops’ and ‘short drops’. These are simple, deep pits or short pits that have been dug in the ground for use as toilets. There are no toilet seats. These facilities have a roof and screen over them for privacy.
You do need to take your own toilet paper (2 rolls).
The river is used for the shower and washing facilities or in some villages a simple water pipe is used to flow the water onto the trekker for washing. Washing of clothes is done in the river. We suggest you bring environmentally friendly soap.
Antibacterial Hand Gel is essential.
Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Adventure Bound Kokoda has a comprehensive Trekking Gear Guide to help you with the selection of your equipment. Please refer to our website for the Trekking Gear Guide list and printable checklist.
Q: What happens to the rubbish on Kokoda?
A: It is essential that we all take good care of the Track. If you purchase soft drinks along the Track, then you need to crush the cans and carry them out with you. All rubbish is either burnt or carried out. Whilst trekking, please put your own rubbish in your backpack until you arrive at the next campsite. If you see rubbish on the Track, please pick it up and put it in our rubbish bags.
Q: Do we have exclusive use of the campsites and guesthouses?
A: No-one has exclusive use of the campsites or guest houses along the Kokoda Track. It is possible that some campsites will be shared by other campers.
Q: How many people sleep in each tent? What size are the tents?
A: Only one person per tent, unless you specifically want to share a tent i.e. partner/friend etc. The tents are 2 person tents. Couples may prefer to bring a 3 man tent.
Q: What is the accommodation like on the Kokoda Track?
A: The accommodation on the Kokoda Track is tents, with each trekker getting the use of a 2 person tent. We will camp at the best available camp sites and a 2 person tent provides privacy and mosquito protection.
Q: Do we carry our own tents?
A: If you have a personal porter he/she would carry your tent. If you are carrying your own pack then you would carry your tent. Your personal porter will help you to erect, and pack up your tent each day.
Q: Can we bring food into PNG?
A: Yes you can. The food must be packaged and you must declare your food and advise customs that it is for trekking on the Kokoda Track.
Q: How fit do you have to be to walk Kokoda?
A: While you do not need to be an elite athlete, you do need to be in great physical condition, with good endurance and stamina. You need to be able to walk up to 9 hours per day in hot and humid conditions. The terrain over the Kokoda Track is tough and very steep. You need a strong heart, lungs, quads, calves and a strong and positive attitude.
We provide you with a training program from our very own personal trainer. We recommend you consult your medical practitioner before undertaking any new training program.
Please Note: All trekkers need to be aware that being well above your healthy weight range seriously impacts on your ability to complete the Track. Should you fall into this category we highly recommend that you concentrate your training on an intensive weight loss/fitness program. You may like to consider hiring a personal trainer to assist you with your fitness goals. Once again we recommend you consult your medical practitioner before undertaking any new training program.
Q: When are the best conditions to trek Kokoda?
A: The conditions on the Track vary due to the changes in the season. The seasons are broken up into the dry season and the wet season. These seasons also have sub seasons which fringe the wet and dry season.
The dry season is normally from late May to late October. Good conditions can still be expected in April and November. It is possible to get rain and consequently mud on the Track during any season or month. Late November, December, January, February and March can be wet and muddy.
The temperature will range from 24-28 degrees under the canopy and up to 32 degrees out in the open areas. The night time temperature will range from 18 degrees in the lower sections down to 8 degrees in the higher areas like Mt Bellamy. Humidity will range between 80% – 95%
Q: Do you cover the Military History and Cultural aspects of the Kokoda Track?
A: Adventure Bound Kokoda is committed to passing on the history of the Kokoda campaign including the personal stories of the diggers to each trekker who journeys with them. Adventure Bound Kokoda Director and Guide is an ex digger who has a passion for the history of the Track. We believe this is a very important part of Australian history that needs to continually be passed on.
Our guides are passionate about the history and will share their detailed knowledge of the track and its history with you. We are also dedicated to looking after the villagers and local people along the Track. Our PNG Guides and Porters are from the track and will share their history and culture with you.
Q: What happens in case of an emergency?
A: Adventure Bound Kokoda carries satellite phones on all treks; we have an emergency evacuation plan which is implemented. On receiving call for assistance we activate our plan and organise medical, travel insurance and evacuation plans. Contact us if you require further details.
Q: How much money will I need on the Kokoda Track?
A: On the Track you need to take local currency (PNG Kina). You can organise to buy PNG currency through your local bank before you leave Australia or at the money exchanger at the International Airports. We would highly recommend that you have PNG currency before leaving Australia. 300 Kina should be sufficient to buy some small souvenirs and soft drinks along the Track. Ensure that you have small denominations because the locals will not have change.
Most things on the Track will cost K5 – K10 (5 Kina approx $3.00 AUD) i.e. bunch of bananas, photo with Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel, can of Coke. Around 200 Kina should be plenty.
Please Note: the local villages do not have change to give you, therefore lots of small change is best.
In Port Moresby Eftpos machines are few and far between. For your own safety we do not recommend you go into Port Moresby town to the local bank.
Q: Do we tip the porters?
A: PNG is a not a tipping country, so tipping your porter is not necessary. However you may want to reward a job well done. Any of your excess clothes or caps, T-shirts etc. would be very much appreciated.
“ My second go at this amazing trek with Adventure Bound first in 2019 with the brother in laws and again 2024 with my wife Katy. Olly and Belinda do an amazing job of delivering a life altering experience in PNG. Olly and is team of porters are the most capable of people to lead you on this emotional journey across the track. I have no hesitation in recommending that Adventure Bound is the only choice that makes sense for knocking this off your bucket list. Love the people you get to meet and the locals are just amazing. If I can muster up the energy for a third trip it will be with these guys for sure. Thanks again guys”
- Matt Masterson, July 2024
“ Olly and the team at Adventure Bound Tours are absolutely wonderful to trek with. Right from the get go ,even before we signed up, the information and response to email questions from Belinda was brilliant. Once in PNG I truly believe Olly is the most knowledgeable and organised leader we could have hoped for. Olly knows every inch of the track and every story from the Kokoda Campaign and his passion for our great soldiers comes through as if they were all his mates.
He tells his stories with the utmost respect for our soldiers as well as appreciating the local people and the suffering of the Japanese, he in no way glorifies war. I set out with a limited knowledge of the campaign but left with such an elevated appreciation of all our soldiers did for Australia. The level of commitment from the porters is second to none as is Ollie's ability to manage trekkers of different skill and fitness levels without anyone missing out on any part of the experience.
I signed up with two good mates and left with twenty one good mates. Thanks for such a wonderful and life changing adventure Olly and Belinda.”
- Tony Quinn, July 2024
“ I was very happy with this tour. Belinda was very helpful and very welcoming when we arrived. Ollie was very knowledgeable on the track and I felt safe with him and his crew. I would recommend this tour to all my friends.”
- Rachel Thompson, July 2024
“ Had the most amazing experience of my life. Olly's Kokoda history knowledge is next level, he can clearly relate the valiant experiences to all levels. The food was excellent, porters amazing and the entire trip planned to perfection, thanks Belinda. Our group bonded well and everyone had a wonderful and challenging time. I totally recommend these guys if you want a challenge, a good laugh and to learn more about the Kokoda campaign. Thanks again for a trip of a lifetime. Dags”
- Daryl Raatz, July 2024
“ I've been on a few adventure treks, and this one is one of the best! The trek itself is challenging, but not too hard. The thing that sets this trip apart from the many is the history, and having Olly as a guide. One of the reasons I chose Adventure Bound Tours is the fact that the trek was led by an Australian ex-SAS veteran, and Olly did not disappoint. Having someone that understands what was happening at the time, and why, from both an Australian and Japanese point of view made the whole adventure more real. An excellent trek, and Adventure Bound Tours is an excellent organisation to undertake the trek with.
What remains a mystery to me is why the trek in its own right is not better known around the world, simply for the trek itself.”
- Lachlan Baird, June 2024
“ Doing the Kokoda Trail with Adventure Bound Tours was an extraordinary experience. Belinda's communication was clear and concise, ensuring everything was perfectly organized both before and during the trip. Olly, our tour guide, was exceptional. His extensive knowledge of Kokoda, the terrain, and Papua New Guinea was unparalleled, and he answered every question with ease. Olly's passion for the trek was evident, and his engagement with each member of our group enhanced the entire experience. The porters were equally remarkable, displaying immense patience and support throughout the journey. For anyone considering the Kokoda Trail, Adventure Bound Tours is the ultimate choice. Thank you for making this experience unforgettable!”
- Ainsley Baird, June 2024
“ Walking in the footsteps of the brave soldiers who fought here during World War II added a profound layer to my experience. Having Olly as our guide only added to that as he shared stories of heroism and sacrifice, giving me a deep appreciation for the history of this place and its significance. Yes it was hard but totally achievable with adventure bound. I wouldn’t use a different company as they are the best there is.”
- Natalie Baird, June 2024
“ This trip was an adventure of a lifetime! The views were amazing, and it’s tough to beat the feeling when you get to the top of a climb and see all of the progress you’ve made! This trek was made so much better by having Olly as our guide. He shared so much knowledge, and his SAS history made it even more fascinating to learn. Olly was so funny and helpful as he was always down for a chat, even on the incline segments!! All of the porters were incredibly helpful, nice and chatty and ensured no one tripped on the river crossings! This was the best trip I could’ve asked for, with the best group, food and leader!”
- Matilda Baird, June 2024
“ What an amazing adventure! I’m so glad I chose Adventure Bound Tours for this trip of a lifetime! Thank you, Belinda and Olly, for making this dream, a reality. From start to finish, Belinda’s friendly, encouraging, organisation and planning, helped me prepare thoroughly, both practically and physically, for the trek. It was seamless. Olly’s professional, knowledgeable and informative explanations brought the Australian soldiers’ experiences to life. The two Services, along the Track, were very special and very emotional. Olly’s rapport with both trekkers and our wonderful Personal Porters was excellent. I couldn’t have asked for more.
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- Kate Brebner, June 2024
“ Huge thanks to the team @adventurebound for providing and awesome adventure - Special thanks go to Mace "Benno" Bennett - whose knowledge and passion for the history of the track made our trip so much more than just a walk in the jungle; & to Seba - who carried all my heavy stuff & kept me on my feet.”
- Nell Davis, June 2024
“ What an amazing experience both physically and emotionally we had trekking the Kokoda Track. Olly's knowledge and ability to recount the battles, explain the strategies and why they were or were not successful at each site was delivered in a very authentic manner. The scenery, villages and people all exceeded my expectations. The porters did an amazing job, always with a smile on their faces. Thank you to Olly, Belinda and all the Adventure Bound Team in PNG for an amazing trip - memories for a lifetime!!”
- Peter Holden, June 2024
“ I'd like to thank the adventure bound team for an absolutely fantastic trip. I had no dramas with any part of the trip, Beno was amazing with passing on stories and the history of Kokoda, bringing in his own personal military experiences, the porters truly were fuzzy wuzzy angels and were bloody heroes. I was pleasantly surprised with the food we ate along the trek, Freddy their cook is amazing and we defiantly didn't go hungry. I would do another tour with adventure bond in a heart beat. Cheers to you all.”
- Will Holden, June 2024
“ Have just finished the May trek. Cannot thank Olly and Belinda enough for the amazing experience we had. Could not fault a thing from start to finish. Olly has an unbelievable knowledge of everything about the track and the history. Would recommend Adventure Bound to anyone that is looking at doing the track, they are the absolute best!”
- Jodie Lee, May 2024
“ We could not have picked a better tour company to experience Kokoda with. Olly made us feel at ease from the moment we attended the brief in Cairns and for us 3 "50 something" year old women this really helped us through the trek. Everything was extremely well organised from the booking process with Belinda, to the information we received prior to our trip to ensure that we were well prepared. The food was amazing during the trek and that really surprised us!!! Olly's knowledge and passion for the Kokoda campaign was extremely valuable and no point of interest or battle site was missed over the 8 days. We had 2 very moving and emotional services during the Trek that were amazing. This experience was life changing for us and we cannot thank Adventure Bound enough. We will definitely be recommending you to anyone wanting to do Kokoda.
THANKYOU!!!!!”
- Leah Payne, May 2024
“ I don't often leave reviews but I couldn't not give Ollie a great review. I highly recommend trekking Kokoda with Ollie. Ollie has done the Kokoda trail 36 times and has really dialed in the experience for his customers. His knowledge of the Kokoda war history and the Australian military generally is amazing. He loves informing people of the history and loves answering questions. The food was surprisingly good with great breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks along to way to help you keep your energy up to get you through the difficult journey. Ollie's team including the porters were incredible. Everyone made you feel very welcome. The highlights for me were the 2 services we held along the track at Brigade Hill & Isurava. There wasn't a dry eye in the whole group. Ollie's wife Belinda also ran a seamless preparation process, with plenty of emails and video tutorials for equipment/clothes/medical supplies etc. By the end of the trek the whole group was very close and on a high from completing the Kokoda challenge.”
- Neil Livingstone, May 2024
“ After myself and my wife successfully completed this Epic Adventure with Adventure bound lead by (Olie) and Belinda (in the background), this was one of the most satisfying experiences we’ve ever had the pleasure of completing. Our tour guide (Olie) has a passion for the Kokoda History and his knowledge was honestly second to none.
Our wonderful Porters, Cooks, Kitchen helpers looked after us extremely well. They had our backs when things got a bit slippery (all the time really) or a bit dicey over the mountains, and I can’t think them enough. The 2 Ceremonies we had we very emotional days on the trip, there weren’t any dry eyes in the house at Brigade Hill. The only thing I’d really like to see(if possible to still happen) would be a certificate of our achievement that would be framed and placed on our wall for all to see and think, I could do that. If you were thinking of doing this Trek, do yourself a favour and don’t go past Adventure Bound Tours l, they go the original route from Owers Corner to the finish at Kokoda. My wife and I absolutely loved everything about this adventure. Highly recommended for a well organised, informative, pleasurable Trek.
Thanks again Belinda & Ollie”
- Helen Kent, April 2024
“ The most amazing and one of the most life changing experience I’ve ever had the pleasure of doing with the finest of people. Olly and Beno are the sinew along the track, with Bel (Belinda) at home, bringing it all together.”
- David Winn, April 2024
“ A very well run trek in a remote and challenging environment, all due to Olly and his long term PNG teams knowledge and expertise. They cater for the variations in people's levels within the group ensuring, if you've done the work, you'll make it to the end and get the most from your experience. Olly's knowledge of the Kokoda campaign and ability to bring the locations to life is second to none and the moving ceremonies held at Brigade Hill & Isurava are highlights. This is all backed up by Belinda who's always there during your planning to answer whatever questions you might have. Thanks Adventure Bound Tours!”
- Martin Langsdon, Oct 2023
“ Adventure Bound Tours created one of the best experiences of my life! Adventure Bound Tours are extremely professional and lovely to deal with. Olly's knowledge of Kokoda was exceptional, and for me this was a highlight of the trek. They also took care of my special dietary requirements (gluten free and vegetarian) and it was no issue to keep me fed during the trek.
Thank you Olly and Belinda!”
- Dominque Sheerin, Oct 2023
“ What an adventure! From the pre-organisation with Belinda to the trekking with Olly, everything was seamless. Olly’s spirit and enthusiasm for the trek and history is second to none. The story telling of the war and guidance on the track was invaluable. We had the most amazing experience and so much more than I thought I was going to feel. It’s more than a physical/mental challenge, it’s an emotional awakening and what I gained is invaluable. Can’t thank Adventure Bound tours enough!”
- Natalie Graham, Oct 2023
“ Amazing experience. Well organised, friendly, knowledgeable and passionate family run business. Olly brought the history of Kakoda to life every step of the way. The PNG team support you to ensure you successfully complete your trek.
Belinda, makes sure it all runs seemlessly. Thank you for making the trek so enjoyable & educational.”
- Sarah Sander, Oct 2023
“ Absolutely amazing experience!!! Olly has amazing knowledge of the history of Kokoda, awesome side trips into trench systems and ambush locations. If you are going to choose a company to do Kokoda, this is the one. Thank you again.”
- Josh Watson, Oct 2023
“ I couldn't recommend anyone else but these guys when it comes to the kokoda trek. Well organised and well run. The information Olly has to share along the way is amazing to say the least. If your thinking about doing the trek go these guys for sure!”
- Kurtis Walker, Aug 2023
“ Wow, That’s one way to describe my experience. Adventure Bound Tours are an amazing company to share this experience with. Belinda, from day one you were great to deal with. The package you have and information was such a help with organising myself for this trip. Olly, Your wealth of knowledge is first class. Your passion for the campaign shows in the way it’s delivered to the entire group. Your porters are amazing, always so helpful and caring with the trek from start to finish.
I would highly recommend Adventure Bound Tours to anyone looking at completing the Kokoda mission. Thanks guys I will be seeing you again.”
- Nathan O'Hara, Aug 2023
“ I can’t thank Ollie and Belinda enough for coordinating such an amazing experience. From Bel’s regular communication that kept us up to date with what we needed to prepare, to Ollie’s extensive knowledge of the Kokoda campaign and his personal experience in military strategies that he shared with us. The entire trek exceeded my expectations. The food was filling and plentiful, the porters were absolutely amazing and being able to hold memorial services was very moving. I can’t recommend Ollie highly enough. If you’re thinking of trekking Kokoda, then you can’t go past the best with Ollie and the whole crew…..a cultural and historical experience that every Australian should do.”
- Marg Collins, Aug 2023
“ Adventure Bound Tours are in my opinion first rate. Olly and Belinda are a great team who's attention to detail from start to finish was faultless. Couldn't recommend them more if doing the Kokoda track is on your bucket list. The PNG team has everything organised on arrival and they are so helpful and welcoming to get you on your way and to Kokoda, the team on the track were amazing and I would recommend a personal porter to assist you to achieve your goal and support these awesome people. Book a trip now, don't wait any longer.”
- Jamie Gordon, Aug 2023
“ I cannot recommend Adventure Bound tours and their Kokoda Experience enough. From the first email to the final hotel send off, Belinda and Olly were amazing. Belinda’s emails and organisation were so helpful and every detail was planned and thought out. Any question was answered quickly (usually within the hour!) and I felt fully prepared with all the info needed before setting off. Olly was just incredible as trek leader. His knowledge of the campaign, the landscape and the culture is second to none, and his passion for keeping the stories alive was so inspiring. He truly loves sharing his knowledge and the history of the campaign and that is just priceless. The two services on the track were beautiful and moving, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. The rest of the team were amazing. The personal porters were so lovely and always looking out for us. They would often anticipate what we needed and have it done before we could ask for it. And the chefs were absolute magicians! I couldn’t believe in the middle of the jungle we were fed pizza, birthday cake, donuts and pancakes! No army can march on an empty stomach, and the crew made sure our bellies were always full.
This was a life changing experience for me, and I’m so glad I got to share it with the Adventure Bound team. They made it so special and memorable and I am forever grateful for them, their hard work, and for sharing this experience with me.
Much love to you all! ”
- Nic Verhoeven, Aug 2023
“ Without a doubt one of the greatest experiences of my entire life. Completing the Kokoda Track is something that my father has wanted to do for as long as I can remember as my grandfather fought in the 2/14th Battalion on the Kokoda Track. I had the chance to make my fathers dream come true and we completed this challenge for his 60th birthday. I cannot thank Olly and Belinda enough for supporting, assisting and allowing this experience to occur for myself and dad. Belinda's ability to control and organise over 20 people to come together from all over the country to complete this journey, and Olly's expertise and knowledge of the track is incredible. It is clear that this isn't just a job, but a passion and something that Olly loves to do, and it shows throughout the entire track. I am looking forward to doing the Kokoda Track again in the future with the Adventure Bound crew.
Thank you so much.”
- Sarah Northey, July 2023
“ What an amazing experience both physically and emotionally we had trekking the Kokoda Track. Olly's knowledge and ability to recount the battles, explain the strategies and why they were or were not successful at each site was delivered in a very authentic manner. The scenery, villages and people all exceeded my expectations. The porters did an amazing job, always with a smile on their faces. Thank you to Olly, Belinda and all the Adventure Bound Team in PNG for an amazing trip - memories for a lifetime!!”
- Sam Pincott, July 2023
“ Hey Belinda and Olly, thank you for the amazing once in a lifetime experience!!! I had heaps of fun and made some great friends along the way the trip was amazing honestly and Olly, you made it so relaxed and easy going. Also, Belinda thank you for everything in getting the information we needed to me and Chunk and helping to arrange everything it honestly was so helpful and made it so easy. Also wanted to say how great it is the we meet in Cairns prior and from what I hear one of the only, if not the only, Kokoda trek companies that meet in Australia, getting to meet you guys and the team the night before flying out in Aus was amazing and also settles the nerves. Also makes the trip so much smoother only having to get into Cairns then throwing all your worries around planning and sorting things out on Olly's shoulders, (thanks Olly!).
Also one final rant, Olly I was blown away by your knowledge of military thought and planning, truely unparalleled and it's what I've been telling friends and family back home who are interested in going, that if they truely care and want to learn the story of the track and the intricate details and planning surrounding why what happened on the track happened they just can't get any better with you. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us Olly, made the stories of these brave Australians feel so real.
Thanks guys, me and Chunky would both be super keen to do Kokoda again and there's no other company we would even consider doing it through, thank you!!!”
- Callum Flanagan, June 2023
“ My high school friends and I chose Adventure Bound Tours for our Kokoda experience and we were delighted with our choice. From the warm welcome dinner we knew this family business was the real deal. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. Every detail was thought through for us. We were amazed at the food quality that was produced and always plentiful. Olly had us captivated with war time stories and military strategy. His passion to make sure this history is told well is incredible and moved me to tears on more than one occasion. This is a challenging environment but we felt totally safe with Olly’s guidance and skill. Our porters were all delightful, so patient and skilful. Thanks to Jack for saving me on many occasions. Do the training advised and go with Adventure Bound and you will forever have a brilliant memory. 5/5 stars from me. ”
- Tracy Fisher, June 2023
“ Firstly let me say thank you to Belinda for all the back ground work arranging and supporting us prior to, during and after the trip. Huge job, I can only imagine how many moving parts there must be to arrange a trip like that :). The journey with Olly, our porters and team was simply amazing. An experience that is hard to quantify in words...very tough but twice as rewarding! Olly was just incredible! His knowledge of the track, the journey the soldiers endured, the stories around individual incidents and individual soldiers was matched only by his passion for the 1942 Kokoda campaign. I highly recommend Adventure Bound Tours.......but make sure you train and prepare:). Thanks to Olly & Bel for an experience that will stay with me and our group for ever!!!!!”
- John Rousakis, May 2023
“ Thanks Adventure Bound Tours: Belinda in arranging and communicating with my wife in setting up the trip; Ollie who is an amazing 'salt of the earth' bloke who has the knowledge and commitment to the 'real' story of the Kokoda Track battles. Also, the military experience to explain and demonstrate the tactics and skills of the ebb and flow of the Kokoda Track campaign. Although the trek is a challenge, the beauty of the scenery, local people and the bonds you'll make with your porter will change your life. Trust when I and others say 'hire a porter'. There is no downside to using one and you'll regret it otherwise. Happy trekking!”
- Brad Skyrm, May 2023
“ After myself and my wife successfully completed this Epic Adventure with Adventure bound lead by (Olie) and Belinda (in the background), this was one of the most satisfying experiences we’ve ever had the pleasure of completing. Our tour guide (Olie) has a passion for the Kokoda History and his knowledge was honestly second to none.
Our wonderful Porters, Cooks, Kitchen helpers looked after us extremely well. They had our backs when things got a bit slippery (all the time really) or a bit dicey over the mountains, and I can’t think them enough. The 2 Ceremonies we had we very emotional days on the trip, there weren’t any dry eyes in the house at Brigade Hill. The only thing I’d really like to see(if possible to still happen) would be a certificate of our achievement that would be framed and placed on our wall for all to see and think, I could do that. If you were thinking of doing this Trek, do yourself a favour and don’t go past Adventure Bound Tours l, they go the original route from Owers Corner to the finish at Kokoda. My wife and I absolutely loved everything about this adventure. Highly recommended for a well organised, informative, pleasurable Trek.
Thanks again Belinda & Ollie”
- George & Michelle Sweeney, May 2023
“ Absolutely amazing tour. The knowledge of the guides is amazing and so much more than a walk in the jungle. The experience is amazing as was the professionalism, food and organisation in a country where it’s not easy”
- Ashley Critcher, ANZAC Trek 2023
“ I must say that the extraordinary adventure with Adventure Bound Tours, trekking the Kokoda Track from 18-26 April 23 was an experience that surpassed all expectations. The tour not only provided an opportunity for physical challenge and breathtaking natural beauty, but also allowed us to honor the sacrifices of those who came before us and gain a profound understanding of the historical significance of the Kokoda Track.
One of the most moving moments of our journey was Anzac Day at Isurava. It was an emotional day filled with reverence and gratitude as we paid tribute to the heroes who fought bravely in the Kokoda Campaign. Adventure Bound Tours ensured that every detail was meticulously planned to create a poignant and meaningful experience for all of us. The ceremony was a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for our freedom, and it was an honour to be a part of it.
Visiting the Port Moresby War Cemetery was an incredibly personal and poignant moment for our group. With the help of Adventure Bound Tours, we were able to locate our ancestor, Neville Edlundh (AIF 2/25Bn), who tragically lost his life during the Pacific War. The sheer magnitude of the cemetery and the countless stories it held left a lasting impression on us. Adventure Bound Tours' dedication to ensuring we could pay our respects and connect with our family history was truly commendable.
One of the highlights of the tour was Ollie, our knowledgeable guide. Ollie's passion for history and his ability to breathe life into the events of the Pacific War in PNG was awe-inspiring. His depth of knowledge was astounding, and he effortlessly conveyed the significance of each location we visited. Ollie's storytelling skills transported us back in time, allowing us to vividly imagine the struggles and triumphs of the soldiers who traversed the Kokoda Track. His enthusiasm was infectious, and we couldn't help but be captivated by his every word.
Adventure Bound Tours demonstrated an unwavering commitment to creating an immersive and authentic experience. Throughout the trek, we were constantly inspired by the courage, endurance, mateship, and sacrifice of those who fought along the Kokoda Track. Your professionalism and expertise were evident from start to finish, allowing us to focus on absorbing the incredible surroundings and soaking up the history.
Overall, my experience with Adventure Bound Tours on the Kokoda Track trek was life-changing. The journey was a perfect blend of physical challenge, historical significance, and personal reflection. I will highly recommend Adventure Bound Tours to anyone seeking an adventure that will leave a lasting impression. This tour has undoubtedly deepened my appreciation for the bravery and sacrifices made during the Pacific War, WWII and has forever etched the Kokoda Track into my heart.”
- Debra Johnson, ANZAC trek 2023
“ Our hiking tour along the Kokoda trail was incredible! Olly and Belinda were very helpful and easy to deal with prior to the tour commencing and everything was organised to perfection for the duration of the tour.
Our tour guide Mace (Benno) was very knowledgeable about the history of the Kokoda campaign and passed that on to us all with a great amount of detail and passion. The equipment provided was all top quality and the meals that we ate along the track were hearty and delicious. My experience with Adventure Bound Tours was one that I will never forget and couldn't recommend them highly enough!”
- Tim West, ANZAC Trek 2023
“ Thank you Adventure Bound for the most incredible experience! To be able to walk in the footsteps of my Granddad on the track and my Pa in Port Moresby with my dad and brother was surreal. Without the knowledge, support and experience of Olly, Nathan, my porter Harry and the rest of the crew I definitely wouldn't have been able to go as far as I did and even though my trek did not end the way I expected, they made sure my health and safety was top priority and I felt safe and supported every step of the way. I can't recommend Adventure Bound highly enough to anyone who is looking to do Kokoda. They truly go above and beyond to look after everyone in their care and provide a truly memorable experience.”
- Janelle Mann, ANZAC trek 2023
“ I recently had the privilege of embarking on the Adventure Bound Tours Kokoda Trio for Anzac Day, and I must say it was a truly remarkable and unforgettable experience. From the moment we set foot on this incredible journey, it became evident that this tour was something truly special.
Our tour guide, Olly, was an absolute gem. Not only did he possess a vast array of knowledge about the Kokoda Track and its historical significance, but he also had a wonderful sense of humour that made the entire trip all the more enjoyable. Olly's ability to blend facts, stories, and light-hearted banter created a fantastic atmosphere within the group, fostering a sense of camaraderie and making each step of the journey engaging and fun.
The trip itself was a challenging yet rewarding adventure. The Kokoda Track is steeped in history and traverses breathtaking landscapes, and Adventure Bound Tours ensured that we had an authentic experience. The trek was well-organized, and the pace was set perfectly, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the surroundings and appreciate the sacrifices made by the Australian soldiers who fought on this hallowed ground.
The tour company's attention to detail was commendable. The chosen overnight camping spots provided a much-needed respite after long days of hiking. The meals provided by the porters were delicious and nourishing, ensuring we had the energy to continue our journey.
One of the standout moments of the trip was the Anzac Day dawn service. Adventure Bound Tours ensured we were in Isurava the night before the dawn service at Isurava Memorial, where we paid our respects to the fallen soldiers. It was an incredibly poignant and emotional experience, and the tour company's efforts to make this moment so meaningful were greatly appreciated.
I cannot recommend Adventure Bound Tours Kokoda Trio for Anzac Day enough. The combination of historical significance, breathtaking landscapes, and the expertise and humour of Olly made this journey truly exceptional. Whether you are a history enthusiast, an avid trekker, or simply looking for a transformative adventure, this tour is a must-do. Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and deeply moved by the Kokoda Track and the incredible team at Adventure Bound Tours.”
- Charleigh Johnson, ANZAC Trek 2023
“ Thank you Adventure Bound for the most incredible experience! To be able to walk in the footsteps of my Granddad on the track and my Pa in Port Moresby with my dad and brother was surreal. Without the knowledge, support and experience of Olly, Nathan, my porter Harry and the rest of the crew I definitely wouldn't have been able to go as far as I did and even though my trek did not end the way I expected, they made sure my health and safety was top priority and I felt safe and supported every step of the way. I can't recommend Adventure Bound highly enough to anyone who is looking to do Kokoda. They truly go above and beyond to look after everyone in their care and provide a truly memorable experience.”
- Janelle Mann, ANZAC Trek 2023
“ I had a fantastic trek with Olly and Nathan. They made the whole trip enjoyable with their positive attitudes and aussie mateship. Ollie and Nathan both had fantastic knowledge of the Kokoda campaign and their military backgrounds gave us a unique perspective of the battles. They helped make some life long memories for me and I won’t forget this very moving trek. Thank you very much! I would highly recommend ABT to everyone. I hope to be back again one day to do the trek with my brother with ABT.”
- Ben Hargrave, ANZAC trek 2023
“ The Kokoda trail was everything I expected and much much more. The trail proved to be a humbling experience of a lifetime made all the better by Adventure Bound Tours. I can’t thank Olly and Belinda enough for their commitment to ensure only the best possible experience for their trekkers. I was impressed with the high level of organisation and always felt safe being guided by Olly and his team of porters. Another highlight was the history of the trail which Olly brought to life with his extensive knowledge and experience in the military. A truely unforgettable experience. Thank you!”
- Stewart Fraser, August 2022
“ One of the best experiences of my life! Enjoyed every second. Very well organised by Olly and Billy who ensured everything ran smoothly and safely. Wonderful porters. Amazing food and interesting education and memorials of the battle throughput the trek. Highly recommend Adventure Bound Tours for the full package and experience.”
- Donna Dwyer, August 2022
“ Hiking the Kokoda Track was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had. I had done my research on the Kokoda Campaign before leaving but Olly's knowledge and explanations along the track made me understand and take in what our soldiers and fuzzy wuzzy angels had to endure. He went above and beyond to make sure we understood what happened every step of the way. Our porters were amazing from morning to night nothing was too much trouble for them to do. The food was delicious Spaghetti Bolognaise, Pizza, Spring Rolls, Pancakes the list goes on. Thanks Olly and Billy for making my experience amazing and something I will never forget. I will be back to do it all again.”
- Mel Katzorke - July 2022
“ Having made the decision to trek Kokoda, my wife and I set about choosing the right fit in terms of the guide. We wanted to join and meet the group in Cairns, walk from Owers Corner following the Diggers advance, and have a guide with a broader range of knowledge. We ticked every need with Adventure Bound. Supported with planning from the early stages, to the briefing in Cairns, and through the trek itself, we were given an experience that we will treasure forever. The challenge of the trek was huge, and rewarding, however the emotional journey was special. Through the history of the WW2 campaign and in the unique cultural that we encountered. You develop a special bond with fellow trekkers, and the support crew, in a way that can’t be described. Thanks Billy and Olly for our treasured memories.”
- Craig and Libbi Clarke - May 2022
“ I can’t thank Olly & Billy enough, one of the most amazing, challenging and touching experiences in my life!
I did my research before I booked and always came back to Adventure Bound.
One comment I read in a review was “I felt sorry for other groups walking past, whilst Olly explained the history, battle and tactics etc” well I felt the same thing as groups walked straight past as we were learning the history of the battles.
The cooks are amazing and there was always enough for seconds, pancakes, pizzas etc.
Please, please use a porter as firstly you will enjoy it more and take more in and secondly the porters are descendants of the Fuzzy Wuzzies and this is their only job and enables them to make a good wage for their families as their is no other work for them. They are amazing people and will catch you before you fall on the hills, laugh with you and sing to you after dinner and just love doing this job as did their fathers, grandfathers etc. We had two beautiful services for our fallen diggers that were put together by Olly and Billy and they included the porters who represent the Fuzzy Wuzzies and their was not a dry eye at either service. I have traveled the world, but Olly and Billy made this one of the most memorable places I have been.
Don’t hesitate Olly and Billy and their team of wonderful Fuzzy Wuzzies will look after you like family!
Thanks Jesse ”
- Jesse Butler, ANZAC Trek 2019
“ After talking about Kokoda for over ten years, my best mate & I finally took the plunge and booked with Adventure Bound. From the outset of those initial inquiries Olly & Billy made us feel very much at ease with their timely & informative replies. A couple of unforeseen events forced us to twice amend our trek dates, this was never a problem they could not have been more accommodating. Fast forward to October 2019 & with 16 other trekkers we assembled in Cairns. At the initial briefing with Olly & Billy I knew this was going to be a memorable experience, they’re just so professional & make everyone feel comfortable. From the hotel foyer on day 1 to the return ten days later everything was organised & ran very smoothly. The crew of porters are sensational & are always there to guide you when needed. My own personal porter Michael was brilliant, he had my back the entire time. Olly is very passionate about Kokoda, his knowledge of the campaign is without peer & the briefings he delivers bring to life what it was like in 1942. He also possesses a typically wicked Aussie sense of humour which surfaces at exactly the right time to put a smile on faces when the trekking gets tough. The two dawn services at Brigade Hill & Isurava are very moving & I’m not ashamed to say I shed a couple of tears. Don’t be mistaken it’s bloody tough going in places but walking through those arches with my best mate & 16 other ‘brothers & sisters’ is a feeling I will never forget. Thank you Adventure Bound.”
- Grant Pilgrim Oct 2019
“ Thank you Olly & Billy for all your planning and organisational skills. I did not have to think about anything but the task at hand. The assistance and professional conduct of the porters with total care and diligence towards our safety at all time gave much comfort to me and my husband. The historical knowledge of influential events shared along the track help me to understand the footprints of our fore fathers struggles and victories during the time of war. Will highly recommend to all my friends, thinking of attending the Kokoda Trek.”
- Sarah & Kevin Mitchell, Oct 2019
“ Wow, what an adventure. I was fortunate enough to complete the Kokoda Track with my son in Sept 2019 & the experience is something neither of us will forget for our lifetime. No matter how hard you train, the terrain on the track is something different which us Western Australians find hard to replicate. We have a new found respect for the Diggers of 1942 as photos do not do justice to the difficulty of the track as you are constantly watching your footing without the added pressure of walking with around a combined 30 kilos in their backpacks which included ammo, food, water, rifle & ammunition for the mortars whilst at the same time trying to watch for Japanese activity. We deliberately booked with Adventure Bound Tours due to the simple fact Ollie was a former SAS soldier who has the knowledge to understand the battle tactics of both the Diggers & Japanese. His explanations were first class and made the trek even more enjoyable.
Billy was exceptional for her prompt response to all emails & keeping us informed on what was required by certain dates.
Both my son & myself have already recommended to several of our friends who have expressed an interest in walking the track to contact Adventure Bound Tours. We shall have no hesitation in recommending ABT to other friends & family.
Thank you for a fantastic experience.
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- Terry and Rhett Gale, Sept 2019
“ Well what can I say, this really was the most amazing experience of my life. I would like to thank Billy for making this trip so easy as everything is organized for you and any questions are not a problem and are answered promptly. Olly was fantastic from the airport leaving to the airport coming home. His knowledge of the history of the battle is second to none and the two services we had were an incredible experience which I will never forget. There is nothing walked past on the trek without a detailed explanation of what, when and how, and he answers any question thrown at him, he really is just a fantastic guy who loves what he does.
The porters are an experience on there own and are a must to help their families as well looking after you like family, they will laugh with you, at you, and make the trip a wonderful experience. They are incredible!!
The cooks do a super job and there is plenty of food to go around with a great variety .
Once again thank you Billy and Olly and the Adventure bound team for the most amazing experience imaginable .”
- Russell Pryer, Aug 2019
“ From the outset I knew it would be a great trip. Olly made everyone feel comfortable with his humour and advice. Olly's knowledge of the area and the battles fought was astounding. His talks gave us an insight into the hardships the troops faced and how the Fuzzy Wuzzy's helped the Australian wounded. All of our group bonded with our porters and staff very well and the night time sing alongs were fantastic. For me, it was a bucket list item that was 35 years in the making and to do it with my daughter was one of the most precious moments in my life. Recapping the days adventure while we sat down to a fantastic evening meal was great and the laughter was infectious. The most memorable day for me was the visit to Soputa where I was witness to the most amazing footy match anyone could ever see. Ten trekkers running around in calf deep water in the river with about 50 kids from the village all wanting to run, tackle and chase that football. Some lost their pants, others realised they aren't as young as they used to be. I can't speak highly enough of the Adventure Bound crew and would recommend them to anyone wishing to do the track.”
- Sgt Geoff Johns, Aug 2019
“ I had a fantastic time on the Kokoda Trek - I loved every minute of it and did not want it to end! Thanks to Belinda for organising the trip and thanks to Olly and Graham for leading us and making it such a rewarding experience. The terrain and scenery made it an amazing walk but what made it really special was learning about the war history from Olly and Graham, and being immersed in the culture. All of our porters came from villages along the trail and we were able to interact with the friendly villagers as we passed through. The final night was spent at a traditional village well away from the track which was a remarkable and memorable cultural experience. We had a big group (22) but it worked out well as we naturally formed a lead group, middle group and rear group for walking and all came together again for our breaks and in the evenings so you got to know everyone anyway. To anyone considering doing this trek I would suggest that you get as fit as you possibly can including a few long training treks of 20km or more and including lots and lots of long steep hills. If you are super fit you will have a greater chance of enjoying every step, day after day! I would definitely choose to go with Adventure Bound again - the whole experience was great from planning to completion.”
- Alison Kirkwood, July 2019
“ I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Kokoda. There was not a moment where I wasn’t enjoying the track. Olly was knowledgeable, the porters were caring, the food was spectacular (we even had sushi on the track), the memorial services were moving, the company we kept was great, the meal entertainment (fire, flowing river, touch footy games, swimming in creek and under waterfalls, lookouts over the landscape, card games, porters singing etc) was phenomenal. Thanks for taking us on this trek and looking after us. I am looking forward to doing this with my kids when they are old enough!
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- Stuart Campbell, July 2019
“ Ollie and Graham..you were amazing, can't thank you both and Billie enough for what was an absolute ripper of a time. Your knowledge of the campaign and the track is second to none and I will be strongly recommending to anyone who wants to walk the track that they do it through you! Everything about our time in PNG was well organised and first class....thanks doesn't really cut it but thanks anyway !!”
- Rod Morrison, July 2019
“ From first contact to the last day, Adventure Bound Tours provided an experience that I will never forget. From staging out of the safe and comfortable Double Tree Hilton in Cairns, to the emotional services along the track to the cultural immersion at the end, Olly and Billy deliver more than expected! One of the few operators to run the trek from South to North. I must admit, I didn't think too much about this until I started the walk. Starting in Owers Corner and finishing in Kokoda makes absolute sense and follows the original advance in the campaign.
The ability of Olly to give detailed accounts of the battles from a strategic perspective to brigade level, to section level and even down to individual acts of bravery was amazing to be part of. Olly’s down to earth straight shooting approach made for many laughs along the way. Then the emotional services experienced would bring a tear to the steeliest of eyes.
It was an experience with a laundry list of inclusions that sets Adventure Bound Tours out from the rest. ”
- Johl Hayes, May 2019
“ I have just returned from PNG and doing the Kokoda Track with Adventure Bound Tours. Myself and 5 of my best mates all went for the Anzac Day Trek and had an amazing experience.
Massive thanks to Olly, Billy, Lance and all of our amazing porters for making the trip one we will remember for a lifetime. We had talked about doing the trek for years and finally got organised about 18 months ago and I’m so glad I booked us in with Adventure Bound. Olly’s knowledge of the Kokoda campaign and his insights into the battles from his soldier’s perspective was great and made the trip that much more enjoyable.
The actual hike was quite a challenge at times but Olly and the porters made sure every member of our group made it through to the end with no injuries or delays!
If you’re thinking of doing the Kokoda Track I would highly recommend going with Olly and Adventure Bound Tours. We are hoping to book in a trip to Vanuatu with them next!
Cheers”
- Peter MacFarlane, ANZAC Trek 2019
“ Just wanting to thank Adventure Bound for one of the greatest experiences and challenges that I've ever undertaken. I'm still recovering, but I think related to being the oldest of the ANZAC 2019 crew, struggling to keep up with the better looking and much fitter colleagues. Olly and Billy are amazing people who put together a fantastic tour, one that I cannot recommend highly enough. Perfect itinerary full of information, sights, experiences and much laughter, all while maintaining the highest duty of care of all trackers. To the ANZAC 2019 crew, miss you all and hope everyone is doing well..”
- Wayne Turner, ANZAC trek 2019
“ I cannot thank Olly and Billy enough for sharing such a wonderful experience with me. I knew I had made the right decision choosing Adventure Bound Tours as soon as I saw Billy’s reassuring smile during the Cairns briefing. Over the next 10 days Olly’s genuine empathy for his brothers in arms and those that served before him added another dimension to an experience that was everything you would expect - challenging, sweaty, demanding – but so much more – fun, thought provoking, life changing. I felt sorry for the other trekkers we passed along the way as I knew their tour guide could not have nurtured the same kokoda spirit and mateship we felt. Thanks to Olly’s military insights I have been casually dropping “enfilade fire from a defilade position” into conversations ever since I got back! Of course none of it would have been possible without the quiet, unwavering support of the porters. Always present, always attentive, culinary geniuses with bully beef and all round knights in rubber thongs. Trek was so good I’ll never do it again with anyone else!”
- Amanda Ray, July 2018
“ Having for some time wanted to walk the Kokoda Track, I started to research companies that provided the service. I spoke with many and was drawn back to the friendly and professional outline given to me by Belinda Fowler. Subsequently, I booked with Adventure Bound Tours to commence my trek in May, 2018. Upon meeting with Olly I knew that I had chosen the right people to go with. His knowledge professionalism and humour endeared him to all the trekkers. Unfortunately 4 days into my trek I became ill and had to be evacuated from the Track to Port Moresby Hospital. The way in which both Olly and Belinda arranged for this to happen and the contact that they had with my family throughout all of this process was exceptional. My wife was kept completely up to date with every part of my process.
Once home and recovered, I decided to go back and have another go at the Kokoda Track, which I did in August 2018. This time I completed the track with no complications. What an incredible experience. The way in which Olly gets to know each and every person is extremely warming and makes you feel so special. His enthusiasm and knowledge is a big part of what drives you to complete this adventure. The way in which he describes the various locations and battles with a sincere passion showed me that he has such an enormous respect for those Diggers that led the way for Australia. His military background was evident and respected by all on the trek. His professionalism throughout the whole trek was outstanding. The porters, both personal and cooking staff, were not only exemplary but they made an effort to get to know as many of us as possible. The various villages that we visited along the way were respected in all ways and it was very clear to see that Olly had a very good relationship with them.
On our trek there were numerous other trekkers with various other companies that we saw and spoke with along the way. It was very interesting to note that Olly took us to places off the track and some quite a distance to show us and explain the various parts that these places played in the battle of Kokoda. We were asked numerous times by other trekkers where we had gone as their tour had not taken them there. Olly has located these areas and it goes to show how invested he is in making sure that his trekkers get the whole experience.
I guess the best compliment that I can give to Olly, Belinda and the whole Adventure Bound Crew, is that I was really sorry that it was over.
Olly and Billy, thanks for fulfilling an important part of my life.”
- Wayne Cooper, Aug 2018
“ We all came to Kokoda for an authentic Kokoda experience. Thanks to Olly with his experience as a soldier plus his in depth research into the Kokoda campaign we received what we came for in bucket loads. Olly expertly recounted all the major battles; the tactics of both the Australians and Japanese, the mistakes made and the outcome of each battle. Olly and Billy also organized us so well, put together a wonderful band of porters who cared for us so well that we became family. My highlights were the singing of the porters, the 2 services that Olly organized and the cultural experience at Soputa. I highly recommend this pilgrimage; Olly and Belinda will provide for you an experience that you will never forget. ”
- Bob Sheridan, August 2018
“ I can not speak highly enough of Olly & Belinda. The trip was a breeze with them organising everything. This includes the international flights, a night before & after the trip in Cairns, which makes it all so much better than having to match other flights with meeting up with the tour in PNG. I like the fact everything was included & all we needed extra was a bit of spending money. I loved the fact we did little side treks to see ammunition from cache found in the forest & seeing dugouts still visible from the soldiers positions. With Olly's history in the Forces we got all the battles with detail making it more understandable of the impossible task our soldiers had to defend Australia. Food was great no one went hungry. Would highly recommend this company to everyone. ”
- Tracey Heath, August 2018
“ Absolutely amazing trip and even better guide and porters. I highly recommend Adventure Bound Tours!
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- Jacob Jeffries, August 2018
“ My grandfather served in and survived Kokoda and I am not sure what I was after from the tour however Ollie certainly delivered. From the very first briefing in Cairns it was obvious that this small family run tour company was heartfelt and dedicated to giving everyone in the tour the individual attention and delivering the experience of a lifetime. One of the few tours who trek from south to north to follow the first Australian steps on the track and the Australian advance, Ollie and his team ensured the trek was enjoyable throughout, fed us more food than we thought we could eat (but of course we did), pulled out culinary masterpieces like donuts and sushi in the middle of the track and provided in depth military history infused with personal accounts to bring the sacrifice, courage, endurance and mateship to life. Thank you Ollie and Belinda - an experience I will never forget. ”
- Kim Ferguson, July 2018
“ I can highly recommend Adventure Bound as the company of choice for trekking the Kokoda track. Olly and Belinda are very professional and take the time to ensure all pre trek queries are responded to thoroughly. This helps with proper preparation and planning with equipment, insurance etc. All trip details were very well organised by Adventure Bound. Olly's briefings on the trek were comprehensive and helped to prepare you for the day ahead and certainly added a great deal to the overall experience. Olly has an excellent knowledge of and passion for the Kokoda Campaign and its place in our nation's history and character. By making the time to stop at the major battle sites we were able to develop a greater appreciation for the importance of the Kokoda campaign and gain a greater insight into the hardship faced by those who fought there. The Adventure Bound support staff know the track and conditions well and getting to know them across the journey was a great experience in itself. The food provided on the trip was very good and provided the nourishment needed for the long days of trekking. Thanks Adventure Bound for making my Kokoda experience so memorable. ”
- Mark Newton, July 2018
“ There are few journeys in life that exceed all expectations. This trek with Olly from Adventure Bound was one such experience. It was, at one and the same time, the greatest physical challenge I have ever faced and one of the most satisfying emotional experiences I have had. Like many who contemplate this journey, we do so for various reasons. Some want to test themselves against some of the roughest hiking on the planet, others want to experience beautiful, virgin rainforest wilderness. For many, like myself however, we want to honour departed family members and departed friends who fought on the Track, by gaining a better understanding of the hardships they endured. Olly is the perfect Trek leader in this regard. His military background and extensive study of the Kokoda Campaign means he can give real tactical insights into not only "what happened" but "why it happened in the way it did". In other words, when examining a Japanese or Australian trench position, Olly can explain in detail, not only what we are looking at but why the position was sited as it was. I found this practical military history lesson fascinating. As an adjunct to this - we held two beautiful and deeply moving memorial services. One at Brigade Hill and a dawn service at Isavura. I very much appreciated the opportunity to speak of the people I knew and loved.
As a contrast to the darkness of the war, we enjoyed the incredible beauty of the rainforest and the mountains and the local people. The amazing kindness and charity of the indigenous people was beyond belief. I particularly appreciated the high regard all of the Villagers and Porters had for Olly. Olly is not only providing work for them but he takes a genuine interest in their welfare and the well being of their families. I suspect this high regard translates to Adventure Bound having the pick of the best Porters and the best Cooks on the Track. The meals prepared for us (all cooked over an open fire) were superb, and just what we needed for such intense physical activity. Our Boys are proud of PNG and looked after us with genuine concern for our welfare and to ensure that, wherever possible, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to their country.
I cannot finish without mentioning the organisational skills of Olly's partner, Belinda. She was wonderful, and made the whole process, from initial enquiry, to ticketing and visa questions, easy and efficient. From the point of view of a customer - she made the whole thing easy. Obviously, a lot of thought and work has gone into organising and streamlining the Adventure Bound system.
I am 67 years old. For many years I did not think that I would ever be fit enough to walk Kokoda. I trained for over a year to do it! It was still tougher than I expected! Yet I wasn't the oldest Trekker on our journey! It just goes to show that with the right preparation and the right tour company - you can achieve anything! Thank you Olly, and Belinda, and Adventure Bound for helping me make my dreams come true!”
- Robert Gemmell, July 2018
“ Couldn't have asked for a better experience than to trek kokoda with my 17 year old son. Proud isn't even the start!
Olly was fantastic as our leader, his military history adds a new dimension to the whole trek. I don't think there was a dry eye during our 2 services along the track. Billy was easy to deal with when booking and always quick to reply to any questions I had. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute on the track (even though that may have been hard to tell at the time!!). Memories I'll talk about and remember forever. Without my Porter I definitely would not have finished unscathed. He was fantastic. He was able to get me through the toughest days with a smile on his face. Oh, and I'll never forget my 42ND Birthday! Celebrated on the kokoda track and even with a birthday cake!! Thanks for an amazing experience guys. Nathan and I will always remember and be proud that we have walked in the footsteps of history.”
- Melissa Scarpa, July 2018
“ It’s hard to know where to start with leaving a testimonial but to those people reading who are thinking of doing the Kokoda track or any other adventure tour that Olly and Belinda operate I say this without falter...
If you want to trek with a first rate tour company and one of the most passionate and experienced guides then these guys are your best bet. From the outset I was informed, had detailed itineraries, pack lists, equipment lists and any questions were promptly answered by Belinda. To deal with an admin person who has walked and experienced the track gave me more than enough confidence in the information I was receiving. Being accommodated in the relaxed atmosphere in Cairns and a detailed briefing with the opportunity to do some last minute shopping was a welcome start and good to know we were coming back too! Having been in the military and deployed overseas, the travel to Port Moresby and the start of the track brought back mixed emotions and thoughts of diggers past. It all too sudden hits you the enormity of the situation these men were put into. It didn’t take long for Olly’s professionalism, knowledge and passion to shine through. His detailed accounts of battles, leaders, individuals, weapons, tactics and the general history kept coming at every poignant point along the track. His ability to connect to everyone in the group whether they were versed in the military campaign or just “adventure trekking “ shone through. Having an extensive military career himself and a genuine passion for the track you felt in safe hands if a situation was to arise, at all times he had the welfare of trekkers and porters foremost.
Our trek ran smoothly with porters and cooks who were dedicated to their roles, amazing meals considering almost all items were carried in and the assistance they gave through out the trek never waivered. There was so many experiences along the track that I will never forget, something different around each corner or at the top of every hill. I think everyone needs to experience it for themselves and not just hear it from me!
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- Graeme Peirce, June 2018
“ What an amazing experience! From the time I first inquired about the trip, Billy has answered all of my questions (even the most mundane), and Ollie was an amazing trek leader - his military knowledge about Kokoda gave us all a deep understanding of what the 39th Battalion endured during the last six months of 1942. Our porters were an inspiration and made a difficult trek so much easier - apart from carrying tents, all of our food and miscellaneous other items, they guided us, gave us a hand up, and saved us from tripping/sliding on the downhill stretches so many times - they were so attentive and were there to help at every opportunity. We were fortunate to have only one day of rain, and the scenery was amazing - ancient trees, dense jungle, clean water flowing in local creeks and rivers and at the very end, the level landscape walking into Kokoda. Everything was provided on the trip - from the accommodation in Cairns at the start and end of the journey, flights to and from PNG and all meals - we were so well looked after from start to finish. It is so easy to recommend this trek - Billy and Ollie were amazing hosts - their familiarity with PNG and the people was evident in every town we visited and in chatting with the porters - they are loved and respected by all, which ensured we had a most memorable adventure . ”
- Michelle Wilson, June 2018
“ Wow! what an unforgettable experience. From the challenge of the track and the amazing scenery to the unique villages along the way, I enjoyed every minute of the trek. It is hard to imagine the fierce battles that were raging in a place of such peace and tranquility. Olly is very passionate about the history of the track and honoring the soldiers who fought for our country in this incredibly rugged landscape. Thank you Olly and Billy for your very professional approach in preparing for our trek, and for your organisational and leadership abilities during our time in P.N.G. ”
- Doug Hardwick, May 2018
“ I recently completed the Kokoda track with my family and found it an incredibly rewarding experience. Ollie and his crew were incredible at keeping us all motivated, upbeat and very well cared for. I've completed a number of group treks before and found Adventure Bound as the most personable and compassionate crew who very clearly take care of their local staff and their trekkers. The Kokoda track is incredibly scenic with such rich history, all of which Ollie explained so well we were moved by the magnitude of events that had happened at each location. To do a trek like this with my family was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'd highly recommend it to everyone! As Ollie would say, you'll hardly even notice the hills! ”
- Katherine Szabo, May 2018
“ My family and I just came back from a most wonderful adventure. Back in November 2017 we decided we were going to do the Kokoda Trek, so after much research of the many trekking companies we chose Adventure Bound, and wow, it really was a great adventure. Billy and Olly helped us with all the preparation, and after six months of training our start date finally came. The whole trip went very well, the food was great, we always looked forward to the next meal and plenty of it, especially for my son Big Ben, the group size was good with a great bunch of people and Olly was there to help any of us at any time and to answer all our map questions and his knowledge of the war history and jungle war tactics was excellent. The porters were a fantastic contribution to the trek, very caring people. Altogether it was a trip of a life time trekking with my wife and 2 adult children, 9 days spent in paradise. i will happily be recommending Adventure Bound tours to anyone interested in doing the Kokoda Trek.”
- David Szabo, May 2018
“ I came to this trip wanting a challenge for myself, but finished up with with so much more than just that the physical challenge I came for. The Stanley ranges are such a beautiful place to Hike, the scenery are amazing, rivers, swamps, rain Forrest and mountains it's all there. The history of the place, from the old mail trail in the 18 century to the battle fields in second world war are amazing, but it's very humble experience to hear about the battles and sacrifices there took place in these hills in 1942, these stories was well told to our group by Guide Olly, a experienced soldier himself, the services at brigade Hill & dawn service at Isurava will stay in my memory forever. The interaction with our porters on the trip and the locals we met in the villages along the trail plus our trip to Soputa village are other unforgettable memories from this trip.
From be beginning of the trip in Cairns to the finish, I felt very comfortable with how to trip was run by adventure bound tours, all the information from training to equipment required on trip was provided. Good information session in Cairns on first day to the daily briefings on the trip was excellent, the team of local porters & cooks supporting us on our trip were helpful, polite and easy going, plenty of great food all trip, equipment supplied by Adventure bound was top notch and the tour group was a nice sized up to 12 hikers only plus crew . I was really happy that I chose to travel with Adventure Bound Tours for my Kokoda experience, I highly recommend this company to other Hikers.”
- Henrik Bardrum, May 2018
“ Once David & I made the decision to do Kokoda the research began. We have never done an adventure holiday in a group before but found that Adventure Bound had everything we were looking for and they just felt right. We asked our kids(mid 20’s) if they wanted to come along and they were keen for the adventure. The trip itself was very well organised with Olly being flexible based on situations that arose. Every member of the group was treated equally and respectfully regardless of ability level and personal need. We learnt a lot from Olly with his knowledge of the Kokoda campaign and wars in general. The memorials at Brigade Hill and Isurava really highlighted the sacrifice of our diggers and the fuzzy wuzzy angels. It was a beautiful family experience for us and an emotional time of achievement when we walked through the Kokoda gates together at the end. The track itself is spectacular with the added experience of the lovely villages we passed through.
We had done a fair bit of training in the months leading up to starting but were still a bit anxious about how hard it would be and whether we could cope with the intensity (we are in our mid 50’s). In the end we all coped well and didn’t find it to be the difficult struggle we imagined it would be. Even though there were long days of walking it wasn’t at a fast pace so we could fall into a rhythm behind our lead porter Jack and try to look up occasionally instead of concentrating on our feet. There are regular stops to talk about the campaign, cross rivers or just rest. The porters were an experience unto themselves and I would highly recommend having a personal porter. Not only did it make the trek easier but it added a local dimension where you had someone looking out for you and helping you when needed. They were genuinely concerned for our wellbeing. The food was amazing – Freddie is a wonder!
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- Sylvia Szabo, May 2018
“ We're a family of 4 that recently completed Kokoda, Anzac Trek, with Adventure Bound. Our trek was made possible with the experience and organisation of Olly, Billie and their fantastic PNG porters. This trek proved to be physically and emotionally testing, made easier with fancy equipment and cooked meals that our troops didn't have the luxury of, this alone gave you perspective as you walked the track. Olly's historical knowledge of battles along the track gave us an insight of what our troops endured, reminding us of their sacrifice, strength, courage and tenacity. Something we will forever be thankful for. Two highlights of our trek was the service at both Brigade Hill and Isurava. Both were moving and special and something we will never forget. We experienced beautiful terrain, gorgeous village life, always feeling welcomed.
To Olly, Billie and your fantastic personal and food porters, thank you for going above and beyond to look after us! Food was amazing, Freddie and his crew are just awesome! Adventure Bound is the best!! Special mention to our fellow trekkers....what a great bunch of people you are! Thanks for the laughs, one-liners and camaraderie.”
- Lisa Sutherland, ANZAC Trek 2018
“ I am Greg Chamberlain and a participant in one of the most amazing, humbling, life changing experiences with a bunch of people who will forever be in my heart and soul. The Trek - hardest thing I have completed in my near 50years.... even harder with a broken knee from day 2 on the trail. The constant climb and even steeper declines were character building and created a whole new meaning to testing the metal of ones strength! The accomplishments- achieving the daily goals, learning of the history along the way, inspiring others to continue forward .... I am so forever grateful to the opportunity to share something so connecting - spiritually, emotionally and physically. Olly - the man has done his research and imparts knowledge and history along the track like it should be delivered - as if we are there..... The porters - we were / are privileged to have one of the most professional proficient capable group of locals - decendants of the orginial Fuzz Wuzz Angels to assist, guide and inspire to achieve the outcome as one. The family - a group of people aging 16-54 all with a vision to achieve a dream. This group is by far the greatest humans I have had the honour of working together with since leaving the military..... the youth aspiring to learn and us older folk with a vision to achieve.... I love this group unreservedly. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and will be there in a heart beat for any of group that needs assistance or support, as they gave me....
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Hell
Life Saving ”
- Greg Chamberlain, ANZAC Tre 2018
“ I must say that Adventure Bound is the most professional outfit that I have had the pleasure to travel with. Both Olly and Billy were the perfect hosts and their attention to detail and military history on my recent Kokoda Trek were second to none!”
- Frank Edwards, ANZAC Trek 2018
“ It is hard to put into words the experience of walking the Kokoda track. It is tough,challenging and can be emotional , listening to the stories of the events of WW2 told with so much passion by Olly puts into perspective the difference between us with our state of the art boots,backpacks and walking poles and those who fought and gave their lives for our country/freedom. Olly's amazing knowledge of the different battles fought on the track helped us understand, even if only a small amount , what our diggers experienced. On the 2017 side of things the scenery,the villages and the terrain has to be seen to be believed. Spending 10 days in such an amazing place with close family and friends was a once in a lifetime experience, the planning and organisation done by Adventure Bound Tours led by Olly on the track with his amazing band of PNG porters, guides and cooks (great food) and Billy back at home answering our many nervous pre-trek questions could not be faulted. If you have any thoughts of experiencing this amazing place, as they say DON'T DREAM IT-- DO IT. And I reccommend doing it with the Adventure Bound Tours team.”
- Ray Mallon, July 2017
“ If anyone is considering doing the Kokoda track I would highly recommend Adventure Bound Tours.
Olly and Billy from start to finish make the whole experience seamless. Olly's passion and knowledge of the track was mind blowing. I took away from my experience of the trek knowledge,mateship and a sense that I can believe and achieve so much when under extreme pressure. And be able to push myself far beyond what I could ever imagine.
The porters were always there to lend a hand on the ups and downs and cook some incredible meals every day and night.
I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much Olly and Billy.”
- Wayne Adamson, Aug 2017
“ Kokoda... where can I start.. My experience with Adventure Bound Tours was only positive. From my initial contact all the way through. Olly and Billy run a quality outfit, equipment, food, porters, historical knowledge, did I mention the food.
Tough, will the Track challenge you ? More than likely, I'm 67, trained for 12 months, glad I did. Found it tough going at first but got stronger as we progressed. When you are advised to train on hills.... train on hills! Or as close as you can to it.
Porters look after you, all the crew are friendly and helpful. Yes they speak english. I developed a comeradery with a group of strangers who have now become close friends. On the Track the people are really friendly, always a smile. Olly's knowledge of the battlefields is comprehensive to say the least, with frequent stops and small side trips to discover artefacts.
I went on an Adventure I will always remember, thanks Olly and Billy and all the PNG crew. Would I do it again... thinking about it. ”
- Mike Currie, August 2017
“ The initial support, logistics and answering of all my stupid questions was handled extremely well by Belinda (Owner/Operator and admin. guru for Adventure Bound Tours). We stayed in and staged out of Cairns, which was a blessing after seeing Moresby, and were trekking on the first day on arriving in PNG. It was a short “cultural and physical intro” day. Am I ready for this? Can I handle 9 more days of this? Well the truth is without the calm, professional encouragement and obvious experience of Olly (Owner/Operator and Head Guide for Adventure Bound Tours), it would have been a struggle for all of us. The blisters, stiff joints and tied muscles soon faded to insignificance with Olly’s passionate stories and intimate military knowledge of the Diggers that came before us. What an honour to walk in their footsteps. A trip of blood, sweat and tears (well mainly sweat) testing and fulfilling.
My Tips:
Porter? 100% yes!
Tested hiking shoes? A must!
3B cream and spare knee brace? Well worth the 100g.
Adventure Bound Tours? Shit yeah, without a doubt!!
Thank you Olly and Billy for the Awesome experience, I’ll be back in 10yrs with my 2 boys.
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- Craig Smith, June 2017
“ I was privileged to be invited to join a group, mainly comprised of the family of my daughter's partner , to "do" the Kokoda Track. Ollie and Billy, of Adventure Bound Tours, had the arrangements under control from start to finish. Our group consisted of eleven trekkers.
On the track, Ollie was confident and capable without being "gung-ho" ; his military background brought an extra dimension to explanations about the military history of Kokoda. It seemed that he had a great rapport with his team of porters, and with the local people. He gave us regular and clear briefings about what to expect each day. He also had an understanding of and respect for the social and cultural issues of significance to the porters and the other local villagers.
Our porters were a great bunch : attentively helping with set up of tents ; helping on the track with those like me who needed a bit of a hand with some of the more difficult terrain and river crossings; carrying all the food and cooking great meals on open fires ( including scones and cakes !! ) ; entertaining us with beautiful singing most nights in four-part harmonies ; the list of their achievements could drag on....
With respect to the food, I was particularly surprised and impressed at the culinary accomplishments of the chefs, having previously spoken to ex-trekkers who had given me very negative feedback about what I might have expected.
A particular highlight of the overall trip was the cultural experience on our last night in PNG at Soputa village, where we were entertained like royalty by the villagers.
I will remember it as one of the toughest mental and physical challenges of my 60-odd years , particularly when one of my knees ( not unexpectedly ) decided to become a bit dodgy after the first couple of days. But to help me along I received excellent support and encouragement from Ollie, from my personal porter and the other porters in general, and from my fellow-trekkers.
I would thoroughly recommend a trip to Kokoda to those with any interest in Australia's military history,and particularly those whose relatives may have served in New Guinea,but also to anyone who might be seeking a personal or group challenge.
Having done the trek with Adventure Bound , I would find it hard to see how it could be done better. Our tents and other equipment were good quality and I believe we received great value for money. ”
- Dr Bernie Moore, July 2017
“ As someone who has never had a 'physical' holiday before, this was a fantastic experience. Belinda was great at answering all the silly little questions and Olly's organisation made the whole trip run smoothly. I enjoyed every part of the trip, from the trek itself to meeting the locals. Olly's army background provided us with an extra insight which I feel would have been missed by other companies. Although outside our comfort zone, Olly's knowledge of the country and it's people made for a much more comfortable trip than expected. The porters were fantastic, especially the cooks and personal porters. It was great to be able to get to know them and how they live their lives. The local's welcoming nature, Olly's ability to converse with all members of the group, and the spectacular scenery made for an unforgettable trip. I highly recommend Adventure Bound Tours!! ”
- Jessie Barr, July 2017
“ The 10 days of our Kokoda Trek with Adventure Bound were some of the most physically, mentally & emotionally challenging days of our life. We were hot, wet, sweaty, muddy, we have laughed (a lot!), cried (a little) and made some great friends. We couldn't have made it without the help of our porters who truly were our fuzzy wuzzy angels. We have been lucky enough to see a beautiful, untouched part of the world and its people. Olly was a great leader with excellent knowledge of the area and the history & was always looking out for the welfare of all the team. Billy provides excellent administration pre & post trek and can answer any questions or concerns. I would definitely recommend trekking Kokoda with Adventure Bound.
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- Brooke Everett, June 2017
“ It can be very hard to find just the right words to describe,.. yet justify how amazing some experiences can be,...
I recently returned from my Kokoda experience with Ollie and six others trekkers.
We had stunning weather which allowed me to admire the beauty of the "Kokoda Track" and take some HD footage that I'll treasure forever. To understand, even to a small degree what the soldiers of war during the Kokoda Campaign had to endure carrying over 50 Kgs on their backs and a rifle at the ready can be very difficult while trekking this unforgiving terrain.
We were so well taken care of by Ollie and all our Porters. They made it very enjoyable and I couldn't believe the history Ollie had for us at numerous checkpoints throughout each and every day. How he remembers it all I'll never know...
If you're looking at an Adventure second to none,.... A journey that will test any hiker experienced or not, a Destination that does not come without its endurance, fatigue and the mental strength required,... then you need to make contact with Ollie and Billy and discuss this further.
I returned from my Kokoda experience felling more accomplished than any previous undertaking of my life.
Thank you Ollie and Billy for the most memorable tribute to the men who saved our country.
Many Thanks,”
- Adam Caines, June 2017
“ Doing Kokoda with Adventure Bound was the best experience of my life! Such a well organised 10 days, full of interesting comments on the battles that took place from Olly. This is a must do trek for anyone who wants to challenge themselves and understand the importance of the ANZAC legacy. If I choose to walk the trail again I'll be doing it with Adventure Bound.
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- Hugh Edgar, June 2017
“ Having recently completed the 2017 ANZAC trek with Adventure Bound Tours, I can’t help but continue to share my experiences with family and friends. To say that I was impressed by the logistics and planning behind this trek is an understatement. Billy and Olly run a highly professional family business which I found to be well organized from the moment I sent my first nervous email until hopping onto the plane home at treks end, glowing in my achievement…completing Kokoda is both an emotional and physical achievement. On the track, Olly’s military experience and relaxed demeanor enable him to enthusiastically deliver well researched historical facts regarding the numerous battles and incidents that occurred during the Kokoda campaign. His respectful relationships with the local guides (including head guide Stanley), and the food carriers/cooks and porters ensured everything ran smoothly, and ensured we were welcomed with open arms into all of the villages we visited. The emotions that you will experience during this trek will be at times overwhelming. From climbing and ascending lung burning steep ranges and ridge lines, listening to local school children sing at the end of a long day, recovering in icy highland creeks, participating in a commemorative Brigade Hill service, and finally crossing under the arches at Kokoda with your new life long mates. You will be immersed in the wartime history and local culture of this unforgettable journey, that I hope to one day do again with my family. Thanks Billy and Olly.
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- Lloyd Schneider, April 2017
“ Words can hardly express the experience that is the Kokoda track as presented by Olly from Adventure Bound Tours. From the hectic hustle and bustle that is Port Moresby to the epic battles along the track. A history lesson of the Kokoda campaign, the tactics employed, the units involved, the ground covered, the weapons and equipment used. From Ower's Corner, Imita Ridge, Ioribaiwa, Menari, Brigade Hill, Eora Creek, the magnificent memorial at Isurava to Kokoda, all portrayed in laymens terms without compromising on the history by Olly. A spiritual journey retracing the steps of my forefathers. It was so much more than a trek, by hiring a porter I could slow down and take all in, the mud, the history, the culture,the beautiful mountains, sparkling fresh water creeks, epic crossing at Brown river, the hospitality of the local villages, the tribal welcome at Soputa village, swim at Kumusi river and the magnificent porters; always there to lend a hand, put up your tent and had the billy on for a much looked forward to cuppa. By far the best journey I have had and am so proud to walked the track with my brother. From woe to go it was seamless and very professional. Thanks Billy and Olly. ”
- Lance Edwards, April 2017
“ Not sure what to write here because its hard to put the whole tour into words...
My father, cousin, best mate and another mate and of course myself and Dad went on a Kokoda tour with Adventure Bound in April 2017 coinciding with ANZAC day. Olly, Billy and the whole team in PNG put together and delivered a money cant buy experience. The care, attention to detail and planning that goes into everything is breath taking.
If you want to do Kokoda or an adventure tour these guys are the bee's knee's.
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- Mitchell Bennett, April 2017
“ Thank you Adventure Bound Tours for one of the best trekking experiences I have had, Ollys knowledge and passion for the Kokoda track was truly a highlight, his ability to explain the battles and hardships on the track so the whole group understood was very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend hiring a porter as it frees you up to take in the beautiful sights of the country, and makes the track more enjoyable. Olly has a great crew led by Stanley his head guide , Freddie is a magician in the kitchen, the porters are awesome, always there to lend a hand when the going gets tough.
I would highly recommend Adventure Bound Tours to anyone thinking of doing the Kokoda track, Olly, Billy and the rest of their crew are great to deal with and have helped create a memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life! ”
- Paul Edwards, April 2017
“ On an impulse a few months ago I decided to trek the Kokoda Track. I checked out a few trekking groups but was drawn to Adventuer Bound out of Cairns. Olly, ex SAS, and his wife Belinda are the force behind this company. Olly's military experience was pivotal in my selection and he was just fantastic on the trek. The porters like the Fuzzy Wuzzy's from the war, were amazing. They probably saved us falling a dozen times per day. A hand would come out and grab our pack to steady us. They were always happy and friendly and ready to assist. I got to have great admiration for these amazing people. Olly would stop and show us in layman's terms how the battles evolved. It was surreal to be there where it all happened and he brought it to life from Owers Corner to Kokoda. He would take us off track to see old munitions dumps and dugouts of both Aussie and Japanese troops. The camp grounds and villages were amazing. After we cleaned up in either the creek with the crystal clear water or the village pipe, Freddy, the cook, would have the billy boiling and an amazing meal cooked for us. We would then sit around the campfire telling yarns as only Aussies can do! Sometimes the villagers would come and sing to us and on many a night, we went to sleep in our tent with the sounds of the porters singing. This was a very memorable journey which I will never forget. I had a great leader with Olly and fantastic team mates and porters. I am so glad that at 68 I was able to hold my own on the track and successfully complete the journey.”
- Jessamy Welfare, April 2017
“ My experience walking the Kokoda Track with Adventure Bound was everything I hoped for.
Olly has a great wealth of knowledge about the military history of the track. He is able to explain it so that it is easy to understand and get an idea of the hardships our soldiers endured and the enormity of their accomplishments. He also knew when a bit of quiet encouragement was needed to help over a difficult patch.
Adventure Bound were very well organized right from the time of our initial inquiries. The pre-trip advice was spot on including the training guide. I found the equipment list extremely helpful. Having the correct equipment can make a huge difference to your comfort and enjoyment of the trek.
I was pleasantly surprised by the food. Who knew you could cook cakes and doughnuts over a campfire. The porters were all exceptionally friendly and always ready to assist. Now here's some unsolicited advice; I strongly recommend hiring a personal porter. Not only do they carry your big pack, they also set up and take down your tent every day, fill your water bottles from the best places (usually a bit away from the track), and help you over the difficult creek crossings and slippery/difficult bits. You will form a special bond with your porter and provide valuable income for the local people, the descendants of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels. My lovely porter even knitted me a hat while I was relaxing at night. (Can't promise that for everyone).
I wanted to walk from Ower's Corner to Kokoda, the direction of the Australian advance. Adventure Bound is one of only a few companies that go in this direction. Finishing your trek by walking under the arch at Kokoda is a feeling that can't be described but is certainly worth experiencing. So go do it! ”
- Robyn Gipps, March 2016
“ The team from Adventure Bound Olly , Belinda and Mace provided not just a tour but an experience that will stay with me for the rest of my life . This began with the first interaction 6 months ago and to the moment we arrived back in Cairns. The sharing of what really happened on the ground and the context behind why tactics were used throughout the campaign gave the trek the edge. Anybody considering walking the track should look to Adventure Bound Tours for a truly authentic experience.
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- Rod Hohn, April 2016
“ The beauty of the Country, the history behind the trek, and the physical challenge of the hike are all bought together with guides like Chook and Mace, with their significant, and relatively recent military combat experience, adding a touch of reality when it comes to explaining the numerous significant battles fought, the tactics employed, and weapons and ammunition used. They also have a great local crew on the ground in PNG who were extremely helpful. The information and assistance from Belinda during the preparation process was also great. Highly recommended.
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- Brad Rix, April 2016
“ My wife and I just completed the Anzac Kokoda Track hike with Adventure Bound Tours. What an awesome and unique experience. We cannot speak highly enough of the staff, who really made the journey something special. The tour ticked all the boxes … incredible location with stunning landscapes, great guides, well organised, good food, quality tents and excellent commentary of the war history of the track. The military background of Olly and Mace, added an extra insight into strategies and tactics used by both sides and really helped bring history to life. We feel every Australian should experience the Kokoda Track and Adventure Bound Tours are the company to do it with!
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- Chris & Kelly Hogan, April 2016
“ Walking the Kokoda Track is an experience I’ll never forget, and made possible by Olly and Adventure Bound Tours. Ollie’s military background provides an excellent insight of warfare tactics used by the Australian and Japanese soldiers during the Kokoda campaign, and his passion for adventure makes this an exciting and interesting trek. A special mention must go to the porters and cooks used by Adventure Bound Tours who at the end of each day were fantastic in setting up camp and arranging meals. Word of warning if Olly says “angulating hills ” it means there is very steep hills ahead. A thoroughly amazing walk made possible by the well organized and equipped business of Adventure Bound Tours. ”
- Warren Ford, May 2016
“ Olly, our guide, proved to be the difference between this company and other trekking companies for me. His ability to transmit his in-depth knowledge and add anecdotes at every point on the trek brought the whole campaign to life and I would recommend these guys to those that wish to understand the full story behind the events that happened along the track in 1942”
- John Kehoe (Ex British SAS)
“ A truly life changing experience engendering an indelible sense of achievement. I have never received such help and concern for my welfare, as over the track, in 67 years of existence. The historical info was both detailed, relevant and delivered in such a way as to make the sequence of the battles easily understandable. I cannot recommend this trek enough for youngsters as it will stand them in good stead for the ups and downs of life which they will undoubtedly encounter”
- Maj Alan Stenner (ex SAS)
“ My trek with Olly was absolutely 1st rate. A fantastic experience now etched in my memory and one never to be forgotten- highly recommended. The military background of Olly, who demonstrated a detailed knowledge of the tracks military history, assisted me to relive the experiences of 1942 whilst enjoying spectacular untouched mountain vistas”
- Daniel Poultney
“ WOW… where to start. Magnificent scenery, passionate and knowledgeable tour guide and the friendly and welcoming locals all combined to make a truly unforgettable experience. There was a good depth of info on all aspects of the trek from both tour leader and porters. My tip for future trekkers is use a native porter to carry your main pack. This will ensure a more relaxed and enjoyable trek as well as providing a source of income for the village men and their families. GO FOR IT….you won’t regret it!!!”
- Vivienne Norman
“ Thanks for the amazing trip! My dad Richard Perrett and I had an incredible time loved every minute of it! Olly you were an awesome guide definitely made the trip interesting and had all the answers! Thanks so much to Stanley and the rest of the guys could not have got through it without you!!! Will be highly recommending you guys to everyone!!! Thanks again!!”
- Miss Perrett
Kokoda Track Trek Price – $5200Terms and Conditions
A deposit of $900 is required at the time of booking with full payment due 60 days prior to the departure date.
If you cancel your booking more than 90 days prior to departure your deposit will be refunded less a $100 administration fee.
If you cancel your booking between 30 and 90 days prior to your Trek you will forfeit your full deposit as stated on the website.
If you cancel 30 days or less prior to the departure date you will lose 50% of your trek fee but may in consultation, transfer your full fee to a subsequent expedition.
Please note – If you do not hire a Personal Porter you will need to carry all your equipment, including tent.
Each trekker is responsible in obtaining their own PNG Visa. If you cannot travel due to your visa not arriving in time, Adventure Bound Tours holds no responsibility, and will not be able to provide a trek refund.
Trekkers are responsible for emailing their passport bio page by the due date in order to purchase international flights. If flights need to be purchased after the due date, and incur a greater fee, the trekker will be responsible for paying the extra cost.
The itinerary may need to change due to unforseen events or risks.
22/01/2022
How hard is the Kokoda Track anyway? Well, it is a challenge because of the weather and the mountainous terrain. But Kokoda is very achievable by most people. A determined attitude and a willingness to keep pushing on through muscle soreness helps!
21/01/2022
How much should a Kokoda trek cost? How can you tell if you are getting value for money when choosing a trekking company, and will you encounter any extra costs? Make sure you are getting a great value trek as it is a once in a lifetime experience!
