Guides, training advice, equipment lists, and WWII history from Australia's most experienced Kokoda outfitters — written by the Chaperones who walk the Track.
Featured · WWII HistoryFrom the fall of Rabaul to the beachheads of Buna — the full story of the Owen Stanley campaign that saved Port Moresby and reshaped Australia's place in the Pacific.
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WWII HistoryHow a 96-kilometre jungle footpad became Japan's overland route to Port Moresby — and the campaign that broke its Pacific advance in 1942.
Training & GearA comprehensive guide to building leg endurance, pack weight tolerance, and cardiovascular stamina before taking on the Owen Stanley Range.
WWII HistoryUnderstanding the crucial role, courage, and compassion shown by local Papua New Guineans who carried wounded Australian soldiers to safety.
Gear CheckEssential boots, socks, moisture-wicking gear, and dry bags tested over 20+ years of PNG jungle trekking.
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