Kokoda Crossing

Name: Kokoda Crossing
Address: Perth, WA, 6923, AU
Telephone: +61401679409
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We are a Perth based trekking company with a focus on the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea.
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19/06/2024

12 staunch lads presenting proudly with the Australian National Flag this morning at Owers’ Corner.
Professionally led by Jamie Ogilvie, our group have completed the Trail and are now on their way to honour the fallen at Bomana War Cemetery.
Tremendous job fellas 👏🏻
🇦🇺 🇵🇬

18/06/2024

With a super busy July coming up, we are extremely grateful for the support given by Mark Stewart from Heart180WA and the use of this AED.
Covering as many bases as possible for our remote treks.

17/06/2024

A couple of photos have popped in from our June trekkers when the limited phone coverage allowed.
They had a fantastic night at Brigade Hill and today they head toward Agulogo.
3 more nights to go ! 🥊

12/06/2024

Last night our group arrived into their first camp site in torrential rain ☔️.
But things have certainly turned around this morning as these photos indicate.
What an amazing view to wake up to.
They now continue their climb toward the Isurava Battle Site.

12/06/2024

And it’s Go Time for our June trekkers as they embark on this amazing journey.
We have family members and a bunch of great mates coming together to honour Australia’s past.

10/06/2024

ANZAC Day 2025.
Join us and spend our iconic day on the Kokoda Track.
18-28 April.
DM for details.

05/06/2024

D-Day - June 6, 1942.
What an incredible photo of Canadian 🇨🇦 soldiers storming Juno Beach.

Australian involvement in Operation Overlord:
3,300 personnel - mainly air crews (2,800) and sailors (500).
13 Australians were attached to British Army units for the actual beach landings, including Major Henry “Jo” Gullet (picture attached) who landed at Gold Beach fought with the Green Howards.

03/06/2024

After huge days of ascents and descents, evenings on the Track are sublime.

📸 Samantha House of Photography

27/05/2024

The smart trekker is always comfortable … BYO chair … kudos Slotty …
😂

26/05/2024

Day 2 of our April tour and the crew are heading into the jungle just south of Deniki.
This image captures the amazing contrast in vegetation you’ll find on the Track … from low lying choco vines into the tall timber.

25/05/2024

No chairs ?
No problem.
The boys making great use of the natural resources.

📸 Will Chan

23/05/2024

The Saddle … in the clouds …

22/05/2024

Junior Fuzz @ Buna Village

📸 Eden Brown

12/05/2024

Eden Brown getting to work over the Brown River

11/05/2024

Those colours.
Those flags.
That story.
Brigade Hill.

10/05/2024

“Back in August 1942 … one of the most important battles in Australia’s history was fought … right here”

📸 Eden Brown

08/05/2024

A tremendous turnout from the village of Buna for our 2024 ANZAC Day service.
A battlefield unknown to some …. Buna, along with Gona and Sanananda, was a hell hole in late 1942 and early 1943.

07/05/2024

The most overwhelming emotion of completing Kokoda.
Joy, relief, pride, happiness, sadness, exhaustion … pretty much everything.
Pictures paint a thousand words.

06/05/2024

Yep … that’s what they wore over the Track.
Samantha House of Photography and Ken Foster doing it their way … 🥊 🥾

05/05/2024

As dawn broke at Buna on April 25, we honoured the Australian, United States and Papuan New Guinean sacrifice along the northern beach battlefields in 1942/43.
Staunch allies to this day.

04/05/2024

Done !!
A huge effort by our team of 19 trekkers and 38 porters.
3 days of exploration on the northern beach battlefields followed by a hugely challenging 9 day trek along the Kokoda Trail.
All tremendous ambassadors for both Australia 🇦🇺 and Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬.

26/04/2024

And we’re off !!
Into the Owen Stanley’s we go !
⛰️ 🌧️ 🥾

23/04/2024

And the crew have arrived in Popondetta !!
We are now off the explore the Northern Beach battlefields for 3 days, including our unique Dawn Service at Buna.

14/04/2024

Last group training session before we honour ANZAC Day with own bespoke Dawn Service on the northern beaches followed by the Kokoda Track pilgrimage.
Let’s Go.

05/04/2024

Not a bad location for a Dawn Service with the National flags of Australia 🇦🇺 and Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 flying proudly.

29/03/2024

From Irene Cu***ng & Julie Garnett
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School

"Kokoda 2023 was a hike that now seems like a dream.
It truly immersed our school group of 26 students and 4 teachers into the history of the Kokoda Campaign. Without the distraction of phones and social media, we were able to experience the pristine jungle environment and, at the same time, acknowledge the sacrifice, courage, endurance, and mateship of the diggers who fought there in 1942.
Travis and the “Kokoda Crossing” team were so professional and meticulous in their preparation of our group from WA. His passion and knowledge of the history of the track, gave us the context to understand the various perspectives of all those who were a part of this significant event. The physical challenges of the 96 km trek were just a small part of this life changing experience. To walk in the footsteps of the diggers alongside the local porters was a privilege. They created a spiritual and respectful environment for us all to immerse ourselves in the history of Kokoda, and to honour the sacrifices of those who had been a part of the campaign.
In particular, I would like to thank “Kokoda Crossing” and the porters, for the very emotional Dawn Service at Brigade Hill, to honour my uncle (Terence McDonald from the 2/16th Battalion) who was reported missing in action on 8th September 1942. Our group also learnt some great life lessons, such as teamwork, gratitude, pride, and resilience.
Thank you, Travis, for taking such good care of everyone, and guiding us all the way to Owers’ Corner".

25/03/2024

Part 2 of my interview with master business coach Rob Bentley.
Appreciate the opportunity to chat with you Rob and we will see your team in three weeks for their first official training session !!
🥾 🥊

24/03/2024

We are going to have well prepared and fit trekkers this year.
Great application to their preparation and knowledge base before they bounce out.
Bickley Reservoir was the location this weekend … 10.5km, 3 hours and 700m of ascent.
Top job crew.

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Perth, WA
6923

Telephone

+61401679409

Website

http://www.kokodacrossing.com/

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Eden Brown getting to work over the Brown River

Part 2 of my interview with master business coach Rob Bentley. Appreciate the opportunity to chat with you Rob and we will see your team in three weeks for their first official training session !! 🥾 🥊

What an amazing experience we have in store for Rob Bentley and his crew this coming August. Have you thought about getting the office together for the ultimate leadership and team building challenge, whilst at the same time looking after their physical and mental health ? 🌴 🥾 ⛰️

Crossing at Dump 1 over Eora Creek … The energy is flowing … season 2024 is only a few months away 🥊

Bedtime … village style in Buna. Keeping it simple. 😴

Turn and burn🔥 Ripping it up in the Solomon Sea !!

When Ian Lumb from On Track Expeditions and myself blazed our way across the Kokoda Track in April 2022, there were many sections overgrown following far less traffic over the preceding two years. Our presence gave the local population plenty of confidence that in time, we would return with trekkers to help bring the numerous economic benefits to their lives and cultural exchange that they hold so dearly. And we are back in a big way in 2023. Game on. #kokodacrossing

Feel like an adventure …. You know, a proper adventure ? This can be you in 2023 … The Kokoda Track PLUS the north coast of Papua New Guinea. #kokodacrossing

Not sure I’ve heard anything more incredible that the Buna school choir singing their national anthem ❤️ This is our Kokoda & Northern Beachhead battles 80th anniversary service conducted recently with the 16th Battalion Royal Western Australian Regiment. #kokodacrossing

You could be anywhere ! Fiji … Hawaii … Vanuatu … any tropical 🌴 paradise. But this is the bathing point at one of our overnight campsites, Eora Creek. Stunning beauty. #kokodacrossing

Australian Army 🇦🇺 Chinook helicopter arriving at Buna carrying VIP cargo !! An exciting time for the village. #kokodacrossing

What a welcome home tonight at Perth airport as our 16th Battalion soldiers arrived back from Papua New Guinea !! #kokodacrossing

Eora Creek crossing being made easy by local engineering wizardry !! #kokodacrossing

Buna Village. Absolutely stunning. #kokodacrossing

Eora Creek crossing at Dump 1

The water 💧 temperature here at the Dump 1 crossing is bloody cold 🥶. We actually camp here overnight on occasion and use the ice cold water for an effective recovery session on the legs. How’s the torrent … !!

Welcome to our village !!

How often do you feel this welcome ? ❤️ #kokodacrossing

Bridge down at The Brown

“Bridge down at The Brown”. Strong current here but awesome place to stop for a swim. #kokodacrossing

“The Wall”

Some days are warm and sunny … others misty and cool. What doesn’t change is the peace … it’s hard to imagine this jungle erupting into the inferno of brutal battle. #kokodacrossing

Jurassic Park ?

Myself and Ian Lumb stopped halfway up our massive Maguli Range ascent recently to record these awesome sounds. Every day is special on the Track. #kokodacrossing