The traditional Kokoda Expedition is 8 days on track, however, there is the fast Kokoda which is 6 Days on track. The quick the expedition the harder it is and the less environmental and village engaement.

There are a range of sources that will indicate various figures, however, we do know over 600 Australians were killed on the Kokoda Track and approximately 1600 wounded.  

If you're after literal specifics, the actual Kokoda Track physically starts at the Village of Kokoda and ends at Owers Corner. However, the very narrow aspect of the track begins about two hours from the Village of Kokoda as the climb begins up to Deniki. 

There are loads of reasons why the Kokoda Track is so difficult. It is situated in a very remote location within the Owen Stanley Range, the terrain is steep, dense, wet, muddy and relentless. Once you step onto the track you are at the mercy of some of the most biodiverse and prehistoric rainforest on earth. Then add heat, humidity, rain, rivers, sun, backpacks, physical and mental exercsion for eight days. Does that anwser your question?  

It is impossible to anwser such a question with just a few lines, therefore, we will refer you to our history section. However, its fair to say the Kokoda Track was the location many firece battles between Australian Soldiers and Japanese Soliders during the Second World War of which should be part of Australian school curriculum.  

The Kokoda Track has been around for as long as the villages have been in the mountains. However, it was officially surveyed in 1899 by government surveyor H. H, Stuart-Russell and was later used as a mail route as it became into more regular use in 1904. The contemporary use of the Kokoda Track is varied and includes, a means to traverse, trade, communication, tourism and more.

Undertaking a Kokoda Track Expedition is physically and mentally challenging. But if it was easy, everyone would do it. Most people who undertake the challenge complete it. 

It is generally accepted that The Kokoda Track is 96km long. 

Many of the veterans we have spoke to over the years have used the phrase "there are no winners in war". During the Kokoda campaign there was brutal fighting between the Australians and Japanese, during which time parts of the Kokoda Track was won and lost as other theatres of war happened around the Pacific region. Eventually, the Japanese withdrew back towards the northern beaches fighting along the way.   

It is believed over 10,000 Japanese soldiers died during the Kokoda