Kokoda Trekkers Hall of Fame
Our Kokoda Trekking (KTL) - Hall of Fame shows all the names of our past trekkers and also up to date statistics:We at Kokoda Trekking would like to thank past trekkers for their support and confidence in choosing us as their preferred operator. To all future trekkers, we look forward to meeting you in 2008 KOKODA TREKKING (KTL) STATISTICS:Total Number of Trekkers: 2003 = 24. Number of Treks: 5 treks
Total Number of Trekkers: 2004 = 426. Number of Treks: 43 treks
Total Number of Trekkers 2005 = 682. Number of Treks: 75 treks
Total Number of Trekkers 2006 = 850. Number of Treks: 104 treks
Total Number of Trekkers 2007 = 722. Number of Treks: 80 treks
Total Number of Trekkers 2008 = 707. Number of Treks: 77 treks
Now in 2010 in excess of 4000 trekkers
Per above, 3400 + trekkers since we first commenced operation. Many years in a row we have taken more trekkers on the Kokoda Track than any other operator. This is indeed something we are proud of. Our Kokoda operation is PNG run and you can be assured your money employs hundreds of porters and guides from Kokoda and surrounding areas right up to Sogeri. We have invested heavily in motor vehicles; a Cessna 206 Aircraft for food drops; satellite radios; two way radios; Orohaven Kokoda Retreat and other equipment we feel necessary to run successful Kokoda Treks.
KOKODA CHALLENGE RACE - 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008:In 2004 I arrived home one day to find our porters disappointed that Brian Freeman had broken the track record. They felt the record should belong on PNG soil. Russell and I discussed this and decided that in 2005 we would run a race so that the local boys could try and win back the record and their pride. John Hunt Hiviki not only broke the record, he smashed it. Last year we decided to change direction and run the race from the Ower's Corner end. Brendan Buka won the race in 17 hours 49 minutes.Update 31st August, 2008: Once again Brendan Buka has re written the history books when he broke his old record to win the 2008 Kokoda Challenge Race in a record time of 16:34:05.
2005 - Kokoda Challenge - Track Record Kokoda to Owers' Corner - 28th August, 2005 - Winner - John Hunt Hiviki Time 22:14:01 2006 Kokoda Challenge- Track Record Owers' Corner to Kokoda on 26th August, 2006 - Winner - Brendan Buka (KTL) - Time: 17:49:172007 Kokoda Challenge - Track Record Owers' Corner to Kokoda on the 26th August, 2007 - Winner - Tom Hango (KTL) - Time: 19:07 2007 Kokoda Challenge - Track Record Kokoda to Owers' Corner on the 26th August, 2007 - Winner - Brendan Buka (KTL) - Time: 17:20 2008 Kokoda Challenge - Track Record Owers' Corner to Kokoda on the 30th August, 2008 - Winner - Brendan Buka (KTL) - Time: 16:34:05 Kokoda Challenge Race Records:Fastest man on the Kokoda Track/Kokoda Trail: Kokoda Trekking (KTL) porter - Brendan Buka - in both directions set in August 2007 and August 2008
Fastest Female - Nesta Gipine - set 31st August 2008 - Time 22:08:38
Fastest white man - International Competitor - Owers' Corner to Kokoda - Damon Goerke set in August 2006 in a time of 19:28
Fastest white man - International Competitor - Kokoda to Owers' Corner - Andrew (Andy) Rowan set in August 2006 in a time of 24:15
Other KTL records: First Trekkers: 16th April, 2003 - Geoff and Daniel Trott from Melbourne
Youngest Male Trekker: Nicholas Lawson (7) - 2005
Youngest Female Trekker: Ellie Hargrave (12) - 2004
Oldest Male Trekker: Walter (aka The Fox) Kelly (81) - 2004
Oldest Female Trekker: Sybil Dwyer (74) - 2010
Youngest Papua New Guinean Trekker: Malik Suma (6 years) 2007
Trek Numbers - most trekkers - over 4000 in the past 5 + years
Bases - only company with a head office in Port Moresby and bases in Kokoda and Australia
A hard record to beat - guides with the most number of treks:John Derick Eroro (400 + Treks lost count)
Russell Eroro (287+ treks)
As John Derick Eroro is in high demand to lead our treks, an additional $500.00 per group is required to request his services: The Eroro family is well known in the Kokoda and Popondetta area. Their mother Peggy raised 17 children, 9 of her own and the others adopted. Many of these now walk for us.
Johnsford; Davidson; Ross; Duggie & nephews, Paulo, Emmanuel and Oliver. Attention anyone who has logged onto this page through the 'Hall of Fame' area using the icon on our front page: to view the photographs mentioned below,
PLEASE CLICK HERE:Photograph A group of our hard working KTL boys seen here at Isurava: At Kokoda Trekking each year we try and give something of importance to the community of Kokoda. 2004, we placed a Mitsubishi Canter 3 tonne truck in Kokoda, commonly known as KTL 1 which has served the community for the past three years going back and forth from Kokoda to Popondetta on a daily basis except when trekkers are in town: In 2005 we placed a 4WD Toyota Hilux in Kokoda to add another service should the need arise to pick up trekkers from Kovelo Village or areas where our truck cannot access. This vehicle also serves the Gona/Buna/Sanananda end picking up trekkers from the airport and showing them around before driving them up to Kokoda: In May 2005 we purchased an ambulance for Kokoda and surrounding areas so that anyone requiring urgent medical attention can be transported down to Popondetta. In 2006 we purchased thousands of australian dollars worth of equipment for villages along the track which included, water containers, good quality tarpaulins, cooking pots, change rooms and other items. Photograph below was taken at Ua'Ule Creek. One of our tarpaulins was used when a roof was leaking. On one of our treks, it was used for trekkers to sit on and relax in the village of Kagi: In 2007 we decided on a 3 cyclinder tractor lawnmower as a much needed piece of equipment to help keep Kokoda Station and Kokoda airstrip mowed. Finally it has arrived in Kokoda and is now hard at work trying to clean up. After we catch up, it will be used on a monthly basis to keep Kokoda clean and tidy. Our aim is to TRY and make KOKODA the most beautiful place in PNG. All our KTL boys have been asked to find and take to the Kokoda Station at least 10 plants each when they have been selected to walk on one of our treks. With this kind of help, it is hoped they can continue to grow the beauty of the station:
Another addition of ours both on the track and in Kokoda this year in 2007 has been the introduction of rubbish bins. So far we have placed them as follows: - 2 at Kokoda Station
- 2 at Kokoda School
- 2 at Kokoda Airstrip
- 2 at Kokoda Monument area
- 2 at Kokoda Hospital
Also in Menari, Efogi, Ua'Ule Creek and Owers' Corner We also purchased various items for the Kokoda Primary School including a brand new lawnmower. However, now we have our tractor we will mow their lawn for free each month: Our latest project has been the Kokoda Airport, check out our progress: Photographs:Pic 1: before work commenced
Pic 2: work in progress
Pic 3: trekkers now posing for photographs in front of our carved signs
Pic 4: the end result, a nice building and atmosphere now present at Kokoda airstrip
Pic 5: our New Holland tractor which now mows the airstrip to allow all track operators the chance to trek as tractors in Kokoda have all broken down. With the rainfall in Kokoda it would not take long for long grass to close the airport - hence another community project for Kokoda Trekking (KTL) Hello Gail
Congratulations to you on your wonderful unselfish nature and attitude, in supplying all these necessary items to the wonderful people who live on the famous Kokoda Track. You never cease to amaze me with your Love and Care for PNG and it's people, by willingly donating and giving so much out of your own pocket.
I know you are rewarded in your heart for what you do, but I sincerely hope that one day you are recognised and rewarded in a tangible manner for all you have done and no doubt will continue to do over the years for the people of Kokoda, Deniki, Isurava, Alola, Eora Creek, Templeton's Crossing, Myola, Kagi, Efogi, Menari, Nauro, Ioribawa and Ua-Ule Creek.
God Bless
Love
Waza
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KOKODA CHALLENGE RACE
Date: 30 August 2008 - 31 August 2008
Kokoda Challenge 2008 commencing at Owers' Corner on the 30th August and finishing at Kokoda Memorial Hospital on the 31st August or whenever competitors start to come home - Trek 432:
List of Competitors:
1. Brendan Buka - originally from Goroka who now calls Kokoda home - sponsored by KTL - trek champion in both directions - can he do it again? Time 17:49 set in August 2006
2. Wayne Urina - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL - 2nd fastest man on the track - Time 18:51
3. Tom Hango - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL - 4th fastest man on the track - Time 19:09
4. Horace Yauga - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL - 5th fastest man on the track - Time 20:39
5. Jennen Barai - Kokoda - KTL Sponsored
6. Lancelot Geroia - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL - Time 22:21
7. Luana Nagas - Kokoa - KTL sponsored - Time 20:27
8. Cyprian Aire - Kokoda - sponsored by Rohan George - Time 20:32 - paid in full
9. Cliff Taimbari - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL - Time 20:36
10. Slimmy Sairo - Sairope - sponsored by KTL - Time 21:44
11. Siron Overari - Sairope - sponsored by KTL - Time 22:16
12. Andrew Yauga - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL - Time 25:10
13. Sioni Orosambo Pehara - Cancellation - not competing
14. Lawrance Umbu - Kokoda - KTL sponsored - Time 29:13
15. Lulu Pehara - Kumusi - sponsored by KTL - 1st woman home - Time 30:29 - 9th overall
16. Cyprian Haera - Kokoda - KTL sponsored
17. Mathias Geroia - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
18. Chris Orimba - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
19. Emmanuel Awai Konehe - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
20. Andrew Mukawa - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
21. Christopher Lahai - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
22. Charles Mambia - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
23. Bill Harike - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
24. Oswald Isoro - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
25. Hohone Kovowa - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
26. Wilson Sevesi - Kokoda - sponsored by KTL
27. Guyford Suma - Kokoda - KTL sponsored
28. Jessie Aire - Kokoda - KTL sponsored
29. Ben Arvo - Kokoda - KTL sponsored
30. Marshel Havu - KTL sponsored
31. John Korove - Kokoda - KTL sponsored
32. Sam Koga Dama - Kokoda - KTL sponsored
33. Grant Jephcott - Australian - living in Goroka - self sponsored
34. Nick Watson - Australian living in Goroka - self sponsored
35. James Gurimi - Goroka living in Port Moresby - PNG marathon runner C/- Richard Waninara 3263521
36. Swans Pinampio - PNG marathon runner - paid in full 22/08/08 - sponsored by Theodist
37. Geoff Honey - Australian - paid in full - arriving Friday QF 349 16:55 wants to head to Owers'
38. Larry Lawson - Australian - I will be arriving on 29 Aug at 13:25 (flight PX 93), Owers'- I leave on mon. 09:25
39. Michael Le Roux - Australian - Time 23:37- paid in full 04.08.08, $300 extra for 3 seats Kokoda/Pom on behalf of 3 expatriates who walked Port Moresby to Kokoda - 11.08.08
40. Don Wallace - Australian - (Team winner Nike Hammer KOKODA CHALLENGE Gold Coast July'08)
41. Peter Hall - Australian - (Team winner Nike Hammer KOKODA CHALLENGE Gold Coast July'08) paid in full 18.08.08
42. Simon Pehara - Kokoda - sponsor Nicolas Scharm - paid in full
43. Gerry Gipine - Kokoda - PNG Trekking sponsored - paid in full
44. John Periawa - Kokoda - PNG Trekking sponsored - paid in full
45. Thimeas Kagena - Self sponsored - paid in full
46. Nesta Gipine - PNG Trekking sponsor - paid in full 21/08/08
47. Gibson Kemori - Kagi - sponsored by No Roads Expeditions - paid in full 21/08/08
48. Javith Lola - sponsored by No Roads Expeditions - paid in full 21/08/08
49. Liesi Sega - sponsored by Kokoda Spirit - paid in full
50. Jeffrey Boropi - Kokoda - sponsored by Kevin Mann - paid in full
51. Augustine Waine - Goroka - sponsored by OXFAM
52. Ellen Joe - Gorokoa - sponsored by OXFAM
53. Joey Duhube - sponsored by Kokoda Spirit - paid in full
54. Danny Melai - sponsored by (GMS) Niugini Adventure Tours) - paid in full 27/08/08
55. Monty Gewa - sponsored by (GMS) Niugini Adventure Tours) - paid in full 27/08/08
56. Kelly Amos - sponsored by Fuzzy Wuzzy Expeditions - paid in full 28/08/08
57. Justin Koneha - Eora Block - KTL sponsored
Soc Kienzle Battle for Isurava Anniversary Tour
Date: 27 August 2008 - 5 September 2008
Be at the magnificent Isurava Memorial to commemorate the Anniversary of the famous battle of Isurava that raged there for five long days. Learn about Australian History and foreign culture at its best. Be on the Kokoda Track when the Kokoda Challenge Race competitors try and break the current record of 15 hours 49 minutes. This trek will be led by our KTL porters and guides but will have Soc Kienzle, son of Bert Kienzle as the historian. You will leave Australia on the 26th August and overnight in Port Moresby. On the 27th you will fly into Kokoda where you will overnight. The following day you will commence your trek arriving at Owers's Corner on the 5th September. On the 6th September you will fly back to Australia, refer below for more details. Trek 480 - KXK5:
List of Trekkers:1. Soc Kienzle + Requires a porter- PAID IN FULL 21.08.08
2. Alex Makim + Requires a porter-PAID IN FULL 21.08.08
3. Seamus Makim + Requires a porter-PAID IN FULL 21.08.08
4. John Beacham + Requires a porter-PAID IN FULL 21.08.08
5. Lyall Guthridge + Requires a porter-PAID IN FULL 21.08.08
6. Michael Mohring -PAID IN FULL 21.08.08
7. Gary Sillett + Requires a porter-PAID IN FULL 21.08.08
8. Amy Sillet-PAID IN FULL 21.08.08
9. Garry Snowden + Requires a porter-PAID IN FULL 21.08.08Additional Message:
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Seamus Makim is the film/photographer for Komplete Kokoda.
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"Trek with a Local, Travel with the Professionals and Train with the Athletes"Additional Comments about this trek: - Return Economy flights ex Brisbane to Port Moresby
- Taxes and Levies
- 2 Nights accommodation in Port Moreby
- Return airport transfers to Port Moresby accommodation
- Meals at Port Moresby-Two (2) breakfasts, Two (2) Dinners
- Domestic flight Port Moresby to Kokoda
- Training Kit plus Initial Consultation and ongoing advice
- 9 Day trek all inclusive package
- Visit Local Plantations and Swim in the magnificent Mambare River
- Papua New Guinea Tourist Visa
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Accompanied by Specialist Kokoda Historian who speaks fluent Motu & Pidgin
- Accommodation transfer - Owers' Corner to Port Moresby
- Visit to Bomana War Cemetery outskirts of Port Moresby
CODE: KXK5 - contact details: - Suzanne Kienzle - Telephone: 0755390333 - Fax:0755390195 - Email: surfersparadise@harveyworld.com.au
Owers-Kokoda-give something back to the community
Date: 21 August 2008 - 29 August 2008
Dear Potential Kokoda Trekker: 'WALK FOR KOKODA' will commence at Owers' Corner on the 21st August, 2008 and will finish on the 28th August when you walk into Kokoda to overnight at Russell Eroro's family block. On the 29th August you can choose between flying into Port Moresby or staying on with us in Kokoda to welcome home the KOKODA CHALLENGE race competitors. The race record was set in 2006 by Brendan Buka in a time of 17 hours 49 minutes, will the record be broken in 2008?
To join this special walk, you will need to be sponsored for the sum of $500.00, this money will go straight to the School - join us now on TREK 447 - Guide Chrisley Boropi, Assistant Guide Chris Suma
List of Trekkers:
1. Jane Boswell + Requires a personal porter (requests Freddy Yauga) - paid in full
2. Tracy Tobin + Requires a porter (requests Daniel Orovo) - deposit paid 05/10/07; pd $1000.00 07/04/08
3. Judith Simpson + Requires a personal porter (requests Leo - sorry, no longer working for KTL) - deposit paid 16/08/07- pd $400 04/01/08
4. Heather Andrews + Requires a porter (Requests Chris Suma) - deposit paid 13/10/07 paid $1860.00 15.06.08
5. Tracey Williams (return trekker) - Lancelot Yauga - deposit paid 02/01/08 PAID $1350. 17.08.08
6. Renee Schevenhoven + Requires a porter Samson Yauga - deposit paid 02/01/08. PAID $1860.17.08.08
7. Adele Winslow + Requires a porter - deposit recd 19/01/08 also paid $1860.0015.06.08
8. Pete Blundell + Requires a porter - Walter Yauga - deposit paid $1000.00 24/04/08- also paid $1860.00 13.06.08
Wish to return to Port Moresby 4th September.
Additional Information:
There are always people walking the Kokoda Trek for charity's from Australia, after walking it in April '07, 4 trekkers from Trek 296 decided to walk it again this year, but for the wonderful people of New Guinea. 4 other trekkers have joined us to raise money for the Kokoda Primary School. Each trekker had to get a sponsorship of $500 or more & everyone has done a magnificent job, with Raising more than $8000. With this we have managed to purchase 2 water tanks for drinking water, audio equipment for the children to keep in touch with the big wide world & some sporting equipment.
Trek 447 would like to thank all of the people who are involved with raising this money. And a big Thank you to Gail from Kokoda Trekking for the help in organizing this mamoth job, she has also donated her plumber to install the tanks & charter over the equipment to the school.
Sponsors are Prime Plants; Tuckets Tyre Power; Peter Fraser; Erin Cronin; Tim Scarpella; Joy & Graeme Logan; supporters of seaford football club; Reece Plumbing; Vicky Armistead; Deanna Fever; Andrew & Teena Hubbard; Cam & Mands MacPherson; Patrick Bathe; Craig & Bronwyn Groat; NSW Teachers; Graham Mackay; Brett McDonald; Mike Loi; Mark & Emma Rutledge; Judith Bramley; Jim Politis; Ian & Pat Simmons; Missy Tearle; Anna Kutalyov; Chris & Kazzy Hegarty; Nathan Halstead; Strand Cellars; Rob & Jo Mikleus; Matt Magraith; Sharon Hunt; Paul Hebblewhite; Graham Nelson; Andrew MacDonald; Bona Kim; Sergio Orlando; Katey Kalisz; Tony Bloody & Family; Nibbs Family; Little Em; Milan Zikic; Rob Bozic; Norm Theodorlis; Ajay Chouhan; Tom Greiz; Dave Hale; Matt Moon; Simon & Lucy Alderson; Lou BUB Galevski; Jonathan Moon Harris; The Barker Family; Fay & Rex Sare; Val & George Blundell; Paul Evans; Lee Clark; Adam Martin; Les Thorpe; F1 & Minxy; Helen Garrett; Rotary Club of Belvoir Wodonga; Coyle Family; Mylon Family; Wodonga Paint Centre; Wodonga Army; Defense Housing Australia; Kennedy's Meats
Private - "Building A Winning Team" Kokoda - Owers
Date: 18 August 2008 - 23 August 2008
Private Trek : "Building A Winning Team". Commencing by flying into Kokoda on the 18th August where you will commence walking. You will finish your trek at Owers' Corner on the 23rd August – Trek 501:
List of Trekkers:
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1. Damian Cayzer - Shared Porter Geoff- paid in full 04/08/2008
2. John Nagle + Requires a porter - paid in full 04.08.08
3. Calum J. McCallum + Requires a porter - paid in full 13/07/08
4. Geoff Allen - Shared porter Damian - deposit paid 16/05/2008
5. Peter Callan + Requires a porter - paid in full 11/08/08
6. Andrew Waring + Requires a porter - paid in full 05.08.08
7. David Justin McDonald + Requires a porter - paid in full 05.08.08
8. Richard Rogerson + Requires a porter - paid in full 11.08.08
Additional Notes:
Arrival - Monday 18th August 2008 - PNG Airlines Flight CG 0101 - Arrival Time - 08:55am
Departure - Saturday 23rd August 2008 - PNG Airlines Flight CG 0106
Departure Time - 16:15pm[/color]
Private Trek Kokoda to Owers' Corner
Date: 19 August 2008 - 28 August 2008
Private Trek booked by KFL commencing by flying into Kokoda on the 19th August and finishing at Owers' Corner on the 28th August. Trek 459 - KTL guide Rod Ori, Assistant Andrew Yauga :List of Trekkers:------------------------------
14 trekkers - paid in full 14/07/08
3 Australian Guides - paid in full 14/07/08
13 Personal Porters - paid in full 14/07/08KTL Staff: - KTL Guide - Rod Ori (Kovelo); Assistant - Andrew Yauga (Eora)
Personal Porters:- Lulu Pehara
- Ramsay Idau
- Eric Orosamuo
- Alex - Sairope
- Fabian Mabia
- Patrick Gorosi
- Paul Sasa
- Alex Harika
- Luana Nagas
- Jerry Imaita
- Frank Taimbari
- Jimmy Barai
- Slimmy Sairo
Food Porters:- Hohone Kovowa
- Chris Orimba
- Jenen Barai
- Daniel Periawa
- Duggie Eroro
- Harry - Amanda
- Hobert Keke
- Horace Yauga
- Justin Egimbari
- Sioni Pehara
- Tommy Bareo
- Wayne Urina
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