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Day 1:
KOKODA-HOI
Fly Airlines PNG to Kokoda (30 min
flight) and experience the sites of Kokoda including the local
museum and war memorials. Enjoy a traditional welcome meal before
our adventure begins with our first walk to Hoi village
campsite.
Day 2:
HOI-ISARAVA
The exhilarating first day climb up to
Isurava, scene of the epic battle that defines the track. A taste of
things to come.
Day 3: ISURAVA-EORA
CREEK
A long undulating climb and an
unforgettable visit to the spectacular Isurava monument. Optional
visit to the Isurava museum. End the day beside the gushing waters
of Eora Creek.
Day 4: EORA CREEK-
EFOGE
As on most mornings, the day begins with
a climb straight up from the camp, this time across the creek again
and then over Mt. Bellamy, the highest point on the track to the
Efoge Creek campsite.
Day 5: EFOGE –
EFOGI
Another early climb over the
legendary Brigade Hill taking in the spectacular mountain scenery
and then to Menari village hut overnight.?????
Day 6: EFOGI -MENARI
Another early climb over the
saddle and a steep down to the Brown River ????????????? Then to
Menari village overnight.
Day 7:MENARI - NAURO
A challenging good long ascent up to the
Maguli range and a step descent to the Ofi Creek
campsite.????
Day 8: NAURO -OFI CREEK
A long slow climb over
Ioribaiwa ridge and then a steep decent to Ua’ule Creek
campsite.?????
Day 9: OFI CREEK - UA’ULE CREEK
A testing climb over Imita ridge, scene
of one of the defining battles of the WW2 campaign and a steep down
to a small river bank site. The biggest climbs are now behind
us.
Day 10: UA’ULE CREEK – GOLDIE RIVER
Make
the most of our last climb to Ower’s corner, with a swim in the
Goldie river on the way. Plenty of opportunity for photos and to
celebrate our achievement at the Kokoda arch. Finally, a pleasant
walk down the road to meet our transport and an esky full of cold
drinks and great food…..then rest! Optional sightseeing visit to
Bomana War cemetery en route to Port Moresby.