Kokoda Track
Papua New Guinea · Oceania · Multi-day trek · score 74/100
Security flag. PNG has high crime rates and official advisories; trek corridor itself is managed by operators and local villages
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
At a glance
| Countries | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Region | Central/Oro Provinces |
| Type | Multi-day trek |
| Length | 96 km |
| Typical duration | 8-11 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 2190 m |
| Best season | Apr-Nov (dry) |
| Start | Owers Corner (Port Moresby side) |
| End | Kokoda village - or reverse |
| Permit / guide | trek permit required (Kokoda Track Authority); licensed guide/operator standard |
| Special gear | none technical; gaiters/malaria prophylaxis advised |
Score
74/100
WWII pilgrimage trek across the Owen Stanley Range; physically brutal, culturally profound
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
96 km; fast locals do 3 days, guided groups 8-11
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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