How hard is the Kokoda Challenge?

For those of you who have never competed in a Kokoda Challenge, the course is incredibly taxing on your body and muscles. The stress you put on your ankles, knees and hip joints is enormous. By doing a strength program, you give your body the best chance of getting through the Challenge (and your training) injury-free.

How long does the Kokoda Challenge take?

39 hours of over 4,000 metres of elevation, walking all weekend through the day and night in whatever weather conditions are thrown your way and pushing yourself beyond what you thought you were capable of.

What do you wear to the Kokoda Challenge?

All of these items are ESSENTIAL when you embark on the Kokoda Challenges, but we also recommend these things for any training or other hiking adventures;

A light day pack.
Toilet paper.
Sunglasses and a hat.
Head torch.
First aid kit.
Gloves, beanies and jumper.
Water.
Walking poles.

What does the Kokoda Challenge raise money for?

Raise Funds to Change Lives Through this event, you will be raising funds for kids who participate in Youth Programs run by the Kokoda Youth Foundation. We are a local charity providing experiential programs that engage and inspire Aussie kids to reach their full potential.

Why is Kokoda significant?

Kokoda not only was the most important battle won and fought by Australians but it also shaped Australia’s post-war training practises and military. This victory ‘marked the first major turning of the Japanese ground forced during the Pacific war (Taylor et al p. 176-7,181,182).

Who won Kokoda?

The Battle of Kokoda consisted of two engagements fought in late July – early August 1942….Battle of Kokoda.

Date	28–29 July 1942 8–10 August 1942
Location	Territory of Papua 8°52′51.1″S 147°44′02.5″E
Result	First engagement: Japanese victory Second engagement: Australian victory

How much does it cost to do the Kokoda Trail?

did it on a budget, about $1000 – Kokoda Track, Papua New Guinea Traveller Reviews – Tripadvisor.

How many Australian soldiers died on the Kokoda Track?

625 Australians
Approximately 625 Australians were killed along the Kokoda Trail and over 1,600 were wounded. Casualties due to sickness exceeded 4,000.

When did Kokoda start?

July 1942 – November 1942
Kokoda Track campaign/Periods

How many died on the Kokoda Trail?

Approximately 625 Australians were killed and some 1,600 were wounded, while more than 4,000 were afflicted with disease. More than 150 New Guineans died as members of the PIB or as porters along the Kokoda Track.

When did Kokoda fall?

The Japanese attacked Kokoda on 28 July 1942. The 39th Battalion, Commanding Officer, LtCol Owen, is mortally wounded and the 39th Battalion is driven out of Kokoda and falls back to Deniki.