Shared Kokoda Memories

We know that Kokoda is a powerful experience, creating lifetime memories.

Below are stories recently shared by Back Track trekkers on their stories, experiences and memories of trekking the Kokoda Track…

Do you have your own story to share? We would love for you to share your Kokoda story, the memories you created, to help inspire and encourage others to trek the Kokoda Track. PNG Tourism has created a very special website to capture the stories from trekkers across Australia to encourage others to create their own memorable experiences, and experience their beautiful country. PLUS… share your Kokoda Memories on their website and you could WIN an unforgettable holiday at beautiful Tufi.

Kokoda Memories Shared by Back Track Trekkers

Glenn trekked the Kokoda Track with Back Track Adventures in June 2013. Read his story about trakking Kokoda and its Lifechanging experience below… On the second day I nearly died, without my cp

November 20, 2015

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Clare trekked the Kokoda Track with back Track in November 2012. This is the memory of her trek that she has shared… I never had any desire to trek Kokoda. I love discovering the world on foot b

November 11, 2014

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Rhett trekked the kokoda Track with Back Track in July 2011… To all potential new trekkers: Great adventure. I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. Another item ticked off the bucket list. At

September 23, 2014

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Alison trekked the Kokoda Track in April 2014… One of the most special parts of my Kokoda trip for Lifeline in April 2014 was walking with and getting to know the local crew who accompanied us a

June 11, 2014

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Kokoda Trek- A Journey Never Forgotten Ask any trekker lucky enough to have embarked on the journey known as Kokoda Trek what it was like, and they will all agree that the trek will forever hold a spe

May 26, 2014

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The whole experience of preparing, undertaking and completing the Kokoda Track was something that now I truly saviour as one of the most memorable things I have done in life. After discussing the idea

May 06, 2014

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In 2012, at age 54, I decided it was time to fulfil a long held dream to walk the track. My Godfather was a Stuart Tank driver in the final push of the war in PNG at Buna, Gona and Sandananda. He was

May 06, 2014

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Beverly trekked the Kokoda Track in November 2012… I was struggling both emotionally and physically in 2011 due to a number of issues that were going on in my personal and professional life. I w

April 22, 2014

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Kelly trekked Kokoda in November 2013… Having the chance to “Do Kokoda” was amazing. The whole experience was so much more than I expected. Amazing sunrise & sunsets and diverse scenery, won

April 15, 2014

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Ellison trekked Kokoda in June 2010… When my best friend called me to ask if I wanted to do Kokoda I initially said no, I had recently attempted suicide and was in the midst of a deep depression

April 15, 2014

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In 2010 I trekked the Kokoda track. It was 18 months in the making of getting myself fit enough to think that I would be able to get through while carrying my own 20kg pack. While training for my trip

April 15, 2014

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A truly incredible, inspirational experience. The local crew provided a complete service – food, building bridges, digging tent trenches around tents, assisting those who were struggling and were all

April 07, 2014

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Clare trekked Kokoda in June 2013… From the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much for this amazing Kokoda Trek experience. You have far exceeded all of my expectations…and shown me the REAL

April 06, 2014

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Andrea trekked Kokoda in October 2012… I want to take this opportunity to express my thanks and gratitude to the level of organisation and the complete package that ‘Back Track’ provided. I did

April 06, 2014

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Sarah trekked Kokoda in July 2012… I had been travelling around Europe for two years and had returned to Australia, I thought to myself… what will I do now, KOKODA! I don’t know why I wanted to

April 06, 2014

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Michelle trekked Kokoda in August 2011… It’s difficult for me to put my first ever Kokoda Trek into words. I went with few expectations in order that I could best enjoy the adventure for what it

April 02, 2014

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Jenny trekked Kokoda in June 2008 … Looming above us the mountain looked huge, steep tracks leading up each side. We meet a group of eager, fit trekkers in the early morning cold, first light sl

March 27, 2014

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Jane trekked the Kokoda Track in June 2006 My name is Jane Grieve. I have lived a long time, seen many things, done many things. Three times I have put on the backless white gown in the labour ward an

March 24, 2014

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I’ve read extensively about the Kokoda campaign; but nothing in black and white could compare to walking in the footsteps of those heroic men and experiencing the living history of the track. Being th

March 24, 2014

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This has been the best holiday of my life. Tony did a fantastic job encouraging us and making sure we believed in ourselves. The porters were so helpful and friendly and I would not have been able to

March 24, 2014

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Kokoda represents something very special of the history of Australia and Back Track has definitely done it proud. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip, every step! Tom is an inspiration. His passion an

March 24, 2014

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Jason our trek leader was approachable, informative of the Kokoda campaign and had a real passion for the outdoors. He ensured at all times both the safety and well-being of trekkers and crew. Respect

March 24, 2014

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When I first expressed interest in walking the Kokoda Track to an experienced travel agent friend of mine, she immediately became enthusiastic in referring me to Back Track. I’m very glad she did. Sin

March 24, 2014

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Re-reading my late night scribblings (fashioned by glowstick in my tent) I am struck by the revelation walking Kokoda was my way of telling the people I love who I am. DAY 3 … the nights are long but

March 24, 2014

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I thought the passion and the history provided by the trek leaders was exceptional and made it a special experience considering my needs as I don’t think I will have this opportunity again. The trek l

March 24, 2014

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This was a wonderful adventure. ‘Team 17’ were a fantastic bunch of people. Some of us went from complete strangers to lifelong friends. The BackTrack crew and all the porters were amazing. The softne

March 24, 2014

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Bob trekking in November 2012… “I’ve read extensively about the Kokoda campaign; but nothing in black and white could compare to walking in the footsteps of those heroic men and experiencing the

March 23, 2014

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From the information night in Sydney to the very end of this experience, I would like to thank Back Track for making it an unforgettable one. The delivery and expertise of electronic and written docum

March 20, 2014

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When I caught up with a friend (Sam) for a drink he mentioned he was going to Kokoda. Realizing then how much I wanted to walk Kokoda – I said “Where do I sign?”. Then after about five months of train

March 15, 2014

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It’s the ultimate pamper package. Daily mudpacks You own personal assistant Tropical climate Beautiful views None of that 5 star resort stuff, we have 1,000 stars and counting Tone your body Tan your

March 13, 2014

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Trekking the Kokoda Track was something that I often said “I wanted to do” but I didn’t really believe in myself that I could. I had heard stories from people saying it was the harde

March 12, 2014

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Apart from the humbling experience of walking the track where so many young Australians fought to defend our country, my unforgettable memory is from Isurava. We were to stay there for lunch, but ther

March 12, 2014

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In October of 2012 I had just caught up for dinner with a mate & planned a summer vacation to the USA, on the spur of the moment, it was to be a 2 week blitz. Christmas, my birthday, New Year’s Ev

January 28, 2014

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I signed up to do Kokoda as a fundraising trek, raising money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in NSW. Thirteen of us successfully completed the challenge, after spending many months fundrais

January 14, 2014

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Doing Kokoda was something I had on my list of things to do for years, so when a friend told me her and another friend of hers was doing it I thought. why not. I had just lost my mum and father

January 13, 2014

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Its all in my blog about my visit to Kokoda, one of my favorite places in the world…… Kokoda Kids Helpline Trek – Team 5 Back Track On 26 May seventeen friends, family and strangers headed off

January 09, 2014

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I walked Kokoda in May 2013. My father was a soldier in the 39th Battalion and I wanted to honour his memory and try to experience some of what he went through. He spoke little of his time there but d

January 09, 2014

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Kokoda has always been on my bucket list for a very long time, ever since I served in the Australian army. It wasn’t until my brother decided to go that we thought that we should do it together, so we

January 08, 2014

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I walked Kokoda in 2012 for Anzac Day at Brigade Hill. We walked North to South so it was a few days before we got to Brigade Hill and by nightfall the place was full of tents and trekers. We had our

December 02, 2013

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