Kokoda Track (Papua New Guinea)
A 96-km 8-10 day trek across the Owen Stanley Range on the WWII Kokoda campaign trail.
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- Region
- Papua New Guinea
- Country
- Oceania
- Biome
- Tropical rainforest (100–2,200 m)
- Best season
- April – November
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Tropical rainforest (100–2,200 m)
- Best season: April – November
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
A 96-km 8-10 day trek across the Owen Stanley Range on the WWII Kokoda campaign trail.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – November
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Tropical rainforest (100–2,200 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Oceania
Biome
Tropical rainforest (100–2,200 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Kokoda Track (Papua New Guinea) trip tools
Popular pursuits at Kokoda Track (Papua New Guinea)
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
