Why Kokoda Courage
Why Choose Kokoda Courage to Trek Kokoda?
A Trip to Remember
When choosing to trek with us, you can trust that your safety and well-being are our top priorities. The Kokoda Track presents a challenging and physically demanding journey in a remote setting, emphasising the crucial need for a highly qualified trek medic.
Our dedicated medic is equipped to handle emergencies, administering a range of medical care, from intravenous life-saving drugs to hydration and critical care. Beyond tending to trek participants, our trek medic provides essential medical aid to local guides and villagers in need along the way.
At the heart of our trekking experience is a deep connection with the local guides, hailing from the villages along the Kokoda Track. We consider them as our brothers and sisters, treating them with the utmost respect and care throughout the journey. All our local guides receive compensation above the award rate set by the Kokoda Track Authority, recognising their invaluable role in representing the spirit of their ancestors, the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels of 1942.
Kokoda Emergency Leadership
Our tour leaders bring a combined 120+ years of operational emergency management experience across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and internationally. Their backgrounds span elite fields including Special Operations Group, military service, professional firefighting, crisis care medics, and critical incident response leadership, ensuring you are in exceptionally safe and capable hands with our team.
Critical Care Medics & Villager Medical Support
At Kokoda Courage, your safety is our highest priority on every Kokoda Trek. We are equally committed to supporting the local communities along the trail, with our team of critical care medics providing essential assistance for both emergencies and general healthcare needs. We are the only Kokoda trekking company to include a professional critical care medic on every trip, ensuring the highest standard of care and peace of mind throughout your journey.
What's included
Every Trek Includes
Australian Leadership
Australian guides on an 8-day trek
Critical Care Medic
An experienced Kokoda trek medic on every trip
Historical Presentations
Extensive, accurate and historical information about the campaign
Commemorating the Fallen
Service at Bomana War Cemetery
Licensed Commercial Operator
Kokoda Track Authority — Operator #11
Trekking Permit
Only available via licensed operators
Internal Airfare
Port Moresby to Popondetta
On-Track Accommodation
7 nights in tents or guest houses
Deluxe Accommodation
2 nights deluxe hotel in Port Moresby, pre and post trek
Nutritious Food
Carefully selected food for active trekkers — special diets catered for, no dehydrated packs
Freshly Cooked Meals
Delicious and nutritious food on the track
Track Completion Celebration
Celebratory lunch and refreshments on completing the track
Experienced Local Porters
Available to carry food, tents and cooking equipment, and to assist trekkers
Comprehensive Emergency Plan
Evacuation plan, satellite phone, first aid supplies and defibrillator
Celebrate Your Kokoda Trek
A presentation ceremony followed by dinner and drinks on your last night
Kokoda Courage Trek Pack
Includes a t-shirt and an exclusive Kokoda Courage trek completion medal
Highest Completion Rates
Proud to have one of the highest completion rates on the Kokoda Track
Villager Medical Treatment
Our critical care medics provide essential medical assistance to local villagers
Kokoda Fit™
An extensive, exclusive pre-trek training program included for every trekker
Our Experience
Our team have led trekkers on the Kokoda Track in excess of 70 times and have more than 120+ years in combined emergency and critical incident experience, ensuring a safe, rewarding and enjoyable trek with the Kokoda Track professionals.
Our Team
The Kokoda Courage team boasts some of the most experienced Kokoda Trek guides, police, emergency, fire professionals and local personnel available. Meet the full team →