Kokoda Courage

24/05/2025

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25/04/2025

Lest We Forget
On this Anzac Day, we pause to honour the incredible courage, sacrifice and resilience of those who served along the Kokoda Track and beyond. Their spirit lives on in every step we take. We remember the lives lost, the battles fought, and the legacy they left behind.
Courage — never forgotten. 🇦🇺🇵🇬🇳🇿

05/04/2025

The Y WA Kokoda Trek is Complete!! 🖤💛❤️ ⛰🇦🇺🙏🇵🇬⛰

The crew from the Y have safely completed the 96km journey across the Owen Stanley Ranges and proudly walked under the arches at Owers Corner yesterday!

The Kokoda Track is one of the world’s most challenging treks – 96km of relentless terrain through Papua New Guinea’s remote jungle. The crew faced, heat, heavy rain, humidity, thick mud, and steep climbs and descents across the rugged Owen Stanley Ranges. Both a mental and physical challenge, demanding resilience, determination and teamwork every step of the way.

Pete from Kokoda Courage and Lee from B.FIRM would like to warmly congratulate the ‘Y’ youth and support staff for completing this epic trek, an incredible achievement. They have done themselves, their families, friends and community proud. Along the way, they embodied the Kokoda values of Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice, while showing deep respect for the legacy of our diggers.

A huge thank you to our exceptional Kokoda Courage guides – Peter Condon, Lee Campbell and Cam Davis – for their support, knowledge and leadership on the trail, and to our amazing trek medic Shay Smillie-Fearn for keeping everyone safe and well. We’re also grateful to our talented film and photography team, Dave McIntosh and Carter Evan, for capturing this unforgettable journey. We can’t wait to see more of their work in the weeks to come! Our biggest thank you goes to our PNG crew, decendants of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, for supporting, caring, and fueling our trekkers every step of the way. Sharing their beautiful culture and voices and generally uplifting everyone!

Yesterday afternoon, the group visited Bomana War Cemetery to honour the thousands of young Australians who lost their lives during the Kokoda campaign of 1942 – a powerful and moving end to the trek.

Last night they shared a well-earned meal together at the Lamana Hotel, played ten pin bowling and enjoy some much-needed rest!

03/04/2025

Update from the track - The Y WA
The finish line is in sight!
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Last night, the team stayed in the beautiful village of Iroboira after conquering the infamous “9 False Peaks” on their way to the stunning valley views of Nauro. Today, they tackled a big climb up Imita Ridge before reaching Goodwater, where they’re spending their last night on the track.

Spirits are high, and everyone is beyond excited to take those final steps under the famous arches at Owers Corner tomorrow! Tonight’s last trek meal? A crowd-favourite—chicken pesto pasta with pine nuts and Parmesan.

31/03/2025

Update from the Track – The Y WA
Deniki - Menari ☀️🇦🇺⛰ 🇵🇬🌟

Pushing Through the Challenge – Together

Trekking the Kokoda Track is no easy feat—steep climbs, sharp descents, and relentless terrain test every ounce of strength and determination. But what makes this journey possible is the unwavering support of our Kokoda Courage team and the incredible PNG crew, the proud descendants of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels.

From the humbling memorial service at Isurava to the fierce battle sites of Eora Creek and Brigade Hill, every step reminds us of the bravery and sacrifice of those that walked before us.

Climbing to the highest point of the track at Mount Bellamy, and pushing through the heart of the Owen Stanley Ranges—each day brings new challenges, but also unforgettable moments of reflection, growth and camaraderie.

With every tough incline and every weary step, we are lifted by the encouragement of those around us. This journey is more than just a trek; it’s a testament to resilience, teamwork, and the enduring spirit of Kokoda.

Highlights ✨🥾

Delicious meals, uplifting singing, refreshing river swims, and powerful ceremonies at Isurava and Brigade Hill. Gaining a deeper understanding of the 1942 Kokoda campaign and testing endurance!

This crew are doing their friends and family proud!

27/03/2025

Update from the Track – The Y WA
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A group of 19 young people from the ‘Y’ in WA, alongside four ‘Y’ leaders and supported by a team of six from Kokoda Courage, have embarked on the challenge of trekking 96km across the rugged Owen Stanley Range. This journey is part of the Y’s leadership and development program, with participants from Perth and regional WA committing to months of training and preparation for this physically and mentally demanding experience.

The team arrived safely in Port Moresby yesterday, spending the afternoon on final preparations before sharing a meal and receiving their last trek briefing.

Today, they woke early to pack and grab their breakfast packs from the Lamana Hotel, they flew to Popondetta before tackling a bumpy truck ride to Kokoda. There, they were warmly welcomed with a traditional PNG greeting, followed by lunch and a visit to the Kokoda War Memorial. Standing on the historic Kokoda Plateau, they reflected on the fierce battles fought there between Australian and Japanese forces in 1942.

Their trek officially began as they walked under the famous Kokoda arches, making their way to Hoi Village for a refreshing swim to cool off from the heat and humidity. From there, they continued to the stunning Deniki Village—where, in August 1942, the young soldiers of the 39th Battalion gazed down at the approaching Japanese forces in the Yodda Valley.

The day ended with a well-earned dinner of vegetable and cashew curry.

Everyone is trekking well, supporting each other and tackling the hurdles along the way! Stay tuned for more updates as they take on this incredible journey.

24/03/2025

Kokoda Courage and B.FIRM are incredibly proud of The Y WA Youth for their dedication and hard work in preparing for the Kokoda Track!

This journey will be life-changing - building resilience, strength, and lifelong friendships.

This challenging adventure is so very close. We look forward to meeting up in Port Moresby on Wednesday afternoon to share a meal and for the trek briefing!

☀️⛰️🇦🇺⛰ 🇵🇬⛰️🌟

12/03/2025

Update from the Track!
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Congratulations to our March Crew!

Yesterday, they successfully completed the challenging 96km Kokoda Track, walking under the famous arches at Owers Corner!

After months of training and an unforgettable journey across the Owen Stanley Ranges, emotions are high—excitement, pride, gratitude, and relief. A huge congratulations to all the trekkers on this incredible achievement. You’ve made your families, friends, and community proud, embodying Courage, Endurance, Mateship, and Respect.

A heartfelt thank you to our local team—descendants of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels—for their kind and generous support, our dedicated and hard working medic Ben Edward, and our incredible guides John Miles and Lee Campbell.

Yesterday afternoon, the crew payed their respects at Bomana War Cemetery, honoring the Australian soldiers who fought in the Kokoda campaign. We walk in their footsteps. Lest we forget.

It was then back to the Lamana hotel time to relax, share a great meal, and enjoy a well-earned rest! 🙏

11/03/2025

Update from the Track!
Naduri to Ua Ule Creek
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The last couple of days the team has been pushing through some challenging yet incredible terrain!

⛰️Mount Bellamy – The crew kicked off the day with a sharp climb to the highest point of the track (2,190m) before descending to the beautiful 1900 Crossing for a well-earned break.

🏡 Efogi Village – the heart of the Owen Stanley Ranges, before tackling a steep climb to Brigade Hill, the site of a fierce WWII battle.

⛺️Menari & Agulogo Village – A long descent led to a refreshing river swim before moving onto Nauro, known for its stunning valley views and breathtaking sunsets.

⛰ Maguli Range & Ofi Creek – on the final stretch the crew conquered the “false peaks” before cooling off in the crystal-clear waters of Ofi Creek. They explored Ioribaiwa Village (the furthest point of the Japanese advance), and ended the day trekking through a peaceful jungle creek system to their final campsite.

An unforgettable and challenging journey through history, endurance, and breathtaking landscapes!

08/03/2025

Update from the Track!
Deniki to Naduri
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Three days ago, the crew tackled a tough climb to the Isurava Memorial, pausing for a minute’s silence and the Last Post to honour those who fought in the pivotal 1942 battle. They continued to Alola, once Brigade HQ in 1942.

The trek has been relentless, with heat, humidity, and rain making conditions even tougher. After a muddy journey to Templeton’s Crossing.

Today the team arrived in Naduri for Chilli con Carne for dinner.

They’re pushing through every challenge—one step at a time!

08/03/2025

Video taken from the beautiful Deniki

07/03/2025

Reach out to us to discover how your club can follow in the footsteps of Australian war heroes and AFL Premiership greats by taking on the Kokoda Trek. Not only will you raise funds for your club, but you'll also give your players, sponsors, and supporters the chance to experience the trek of a lifetime!

We're thrilled to launch Werribee Football Club's inaugural Kokoda Trip – a 10-day experience featuring 8 days trekking the historic Kokoda Track. Whether you're looking for a personal challenge, or simply want to walk in the footsteps of history, this adventure is for you. ⛰️🥾

Support the club while taking on an unforgettable journey.

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📧 Interested? Email our GM of Business Operations, Justin Abrams: [email protected]