CROSSFIT KOKODA !! THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE $3750 - Kokoda Crossing
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CROSSFIT $3750 KOKODA !! THE ULTIMATE CHALLENGE ... September 16th-24th, 2019 TREK — HISTORY
KOKODA CROSSING CrossFit Kokoda .... Are you ready?
• You're a CrossFitter ... you like to push it hard ... and
you love a challenge !!
• Be inspired alongside other CrossFit athletes.
• Go faster than the average trekker (7 days/6 nights).
• Unique CrossFit exercises throughout the trek.
• Test your mental & physical capabilities.
• Immerse yourself in the history & self sacrifice of the
Kokoda Campaign.
• Be expertly led by an experienced Track guide and
fellow CrossFit athlete.
TREK — HISTORY.
+61 401 679 409
info@kokodacrossing.com
kokodacrossing.com
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
• Arrive at Jacksons International Airport, Port
Moresby.
• You'll be met by your Australian guide, CrossFit
tragic Darren Savickas (Bring It On CrossFit,
North Geelong) and be transferred to your hotel.
• Pre-trek safety and information briefing.
• Nutritious and hearty hotel dinner followed by
final equipment check.
DAY 2: Port Moresby - Ioribaiwa
• Early wake up call & big buffet breakfast.
• Drive to Bomana War Cemetery. Here we
honour the memory of the fallen ... 3,779 graves
of service personnel from a variety of
Commonwealth nations.
• From here, we drive up to Owers Corner where
we take in the amazing view of the Owen
Stanley Range.
• Our first descent and then river crossing across
the Goldie before we make our way toward
Imita Ridge where the Australians were
prepared to make their final stand against the
advancing Japanese.
• We descend down to a magnificent river
system where we walk through a total of 22
river crossings.
• We camp overnight at Ioribaiwa Village, the
furthest point of the Japanese advance along
the Kokoda Track.
DAY 3: Ioribaiwa - Agulogo DAY 4: Agulogo - Efogi
• Our morning climb has us at the top of Ioribaiwa • This morning we head up "The Wall" before
Ridge where we learn about the major trekking to magnificent Menari, the scene of a
engagement that took place here. Old trenches famous photograph portraying the remnants of
can still be found in the area. the 39th Battalion being addressed by Lt Col
• We descend to the beautiful Ofi Creek, before Ralph Honner.
the tough climb up the Maguli Range. On the • A short descent this morning has us arriving at a
way we visit "Jap Camp" and explore old beautiful river for a well deserved swim and visit
trenches and a mountain gun emplacement. to a plaque dedicated to famous Australian war
• We head down to the village of Nauro over a photographer, Damien Parer.
series "false peaks" before arriving at the Brown • Today's big challenge has us climbing to Brigade
River. Hill, where we will learn about the Japanese
• After venturing through a low-lying swampy encirclement of the Australian positions and
area, we arrive at tonight's destination, the ensuing battle that featured the infamous
beautiful Agulogo Village. "bayonet charge".
• In the afternoon, we head to our overnight camp
at Efogi, located right in the heart of the Owen
Stanleys.
DAY 5: Efogi - Templeton's Crossing DAY 6: Templeton's Crossing- Isurava
• As we pass through Efogi, we pay a visit to the • Today begins with a long descent to Eora Creek,
memorial dedicated to Japanese soldier Kokichi the site of a major Australian hospital and supply
Nishimura, who spent many post-war years dump during the withdrawal.
searching for graves belonging to his fallen
comrades. • We then climb to the Eora Creek battle-site where
we observe the position of a Japanese Mountain
• It's then onto Naduri where we visit the grave of gun used during the battle. There is an assortment
one of the last remaining Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, of munitions and other relics to see.
Ovuri Ndiki.
• We trek to Alola, the site of Australian Brigade HQ
• We make our way to Myola airfield which was the during the battle of Isurava.
site of a major Australian hospital and airfield
during the war. • As we move through the Isurava "Rest House" area,
we visit the memorial dedicated to "Butch" Bisset
• A constant hill climb follows as we trek through and the famous Con's Rock.
beautiful 1900 Crossing, through the haunting
Moss Forrest, to the top of Mount Bellamy • In the afternoon we explore the famous Isurava
(highest point on the Track) where we pass Memorial and learn about the large scale battle that
through the Kokoda Gap. took place here in August 1942.
• It is then a trek downhill to Templeton's Crossing
where we camp for the night.
DAY 7: Isurava - Kokoda
• Today sees us head steadily downhill toward our
destination of Kokoda!
• We enjoy the sweeping views of the Yodda
Valley from Deniki, before our last significant
descent to the picturesque village of Hoi.
• Our trek concludes as we take those emotional
last steps beneath the famous arches!
• In the afternoon we visit the Kokoda Plateau, the
Bert Kienzle museum and other memorials in the
area.
DAY 8: Kokoda - Port Moresby
• Tonight is spent in the village of Kokoda
where you can spend time relaxing at our
guest house and swimming in the nearby
river.
• Many of our porter team hail from the area so
we can spend some valuable with them
before our final departure later that morning.
• We make our way to Popondetta along the
Kokoda Highway, stopping at significant
battle sites along the way, including Gorari
and Awala.
• Our afternoon flight takes us back to Port
Moresby where we enjoy a well deserved
shower and final group dinner at the hotel.
DAY 9: DEPARTURE
• Relaxing morning at the hotel, followed by an
early afternoon flight back to Australia.
INCLUSIONS EXCLUSIONS
• Australian guide with extensive campaign • International airfares to and from Port Moresby.
knowledge. • Travel insurance.
• Experienced PNG based operational team Porters • Spending money (drinks in Port Moresby and on
and Management. the Track, souvenirs, extra snacks bought from
• Twin share accommodation in Port Moresby the villagers).
(2 nights). • Trekking equipment (sleeping bags, sleeping
• Dinners and breakfasts in Port Moresby. mats, backpacks).
• All meals along the Track.
YOUR TOTAL COSTS
• Internal flights and transfers within PNG.
• Training support in the lead-up to the trek. • Tour price - $3750
• Access to Australian owned security company in (Personal porters are available if required $580)
Port Moresby if required. • International airfares.
• Satellite phone on the track for emergency calls. • Travel insurance.
• Fees for access to artifacts and war relics.
• Use of private tent – one per person if required.
• Campsite fees.
• Kokoda Crossing t-shirt.
• Constant phone support in the lead up
Travis: +61 401 679 409
to the expedition. Email: info@kokodacrossing.com
• Equipment familiarisation session with your guide. www.kokodacrossing.com
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