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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Total number of treks: 508
Kokoda - Ower's Corner
Date: 27 June 2010 - 5 July 2010
At 9:30am on the morning of the 27th June, you will be flown by charter to Kokoda where you will overnight as our guests at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. The following day you will commence your walk finishing at Owers' Corner on the 5th July, 2010. Trek 663 - Guide Wallace Lemeki
List of Trekkers:
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1. Michael Barrand + Requires a porter - Trevor Jinga - Paid in Full 22/06/2010
2. Peter Coceani + Requires a porter - Frank Taimbari - Paid in Full 22/06/2010
3. David Robinson + Requires a porter - Lancelot Guria - Paid in Full 18/06/2010
4. Oliver Barrand - Deposit Paid 14/04/2010 - Paid in Full 22/06/2010
5. Phil Tucak + Requires a porter - Bill Harike - paid in full 28/05/2010
Food Porters: David Clark Embo; Cliff Taimbari; Fresser Jari; Alex Didime; Philemon Gilbert
Added Comment:Booked flight with Chris at Tropic Air
Open Trek Kokoda to Owers' Corner
Date: 29 June 2010 - 7 July 2010
This trek will commence when you fly into Popondetta on the 29th June in a Dash 8 aircraft. You will be met in Popondetta by our staff and driven by road to Kokoda where you will overnight as our guests at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. The following day you will commence your walk finishing at Owers' Corner on the 7th July, 2010. Trek 660 - Guide Ernst Jinga:
List of Trekkers:
1. Brent Schilf - Paid in Full 11/05/2010 - Air Niugini arriving on flight PX4 at approx 13:25 on Mon 28th June, leaving on Thursday the 8th June - Gateway Hotel
2. Huw ap Rees - paid in full 17/05/2010 - Arriving on Air Niugini PX 4 ETA Port Moresby 1.25 PM on Mon 28 June - Leaving on PX5 5.00 pm Thu July 8th
3. Owain ap Rees - paid in full 17/05/2010
Food Porters:Clement Harika (Historian/Musician); Tommy Bareo (Musician); Kingsley Eroro; Tropmas Sirimba; Jerry Bedi
QUEEN'S Birthday Trek - Owers' to Kokoda
Date: 12 June 2010 - 19 June 2010
This trek commences from Owers' Corner on the 12th June and will arrive in Kokoda on the 18th June where you will overnight as our guests at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. The following day you will be driven down to Popondetta for your flight to Port Moresby on a Dash 8 aircraft. The return flight will depart Popondetta at 10:20 and will arrive at 10:50.Trek 579 - Guide Wallace Lemeki:Local PNG Guided Trek: List of Trekkers:1. Vanessa Smith + Requires Share porter with Laura - Jenen Barai - Paid in full 09/06/2010 - QF 11th June - Gateway Hotel - recd. doctors cert.2. Laura Byrne + Requires Share porter with Vanessa - Paid in full 09/06/201 - QF 11th June - Gateway Hotel3. Jack Dennard - Paid in Full 14/04/2010 - QF 11th June - Gateway Hotel - recd. doctors cert.
4. Luke McFarlane - Paid in full 21/05/20105. Gary McFarlane + Requires a porter - Dudley Bubura - Paid in full 21/05/20106. Nathan Thompson - Paid in Full 31/05/2010 QF 351 staying at gateway Food Porters: David Clark Embo (Historian); Sione Orosambo (Musician); Hobert Keke (Uke'ule player); Dominic Beaga (Uke'ule player); Davidson Eroro (Musician); Jackson Isoro; Haword Yapuri; Glen Henson; Jack Gawa - ticketed AAFEIC & AAFEID Flight Details Popondetta to Port Moresby: Departing PNP 10:20 - arrival time Port Moresby 10:50 - 19/05/2010 - Expatriates - AAFEI4Click here to book!Itinerary: Day 1: 12th June, you will be driven out to Bomana War Cemetery and then on to Owers' Corner to commence your walk. Overnight at Ua'Ule Creek Campsite
Day 2: Ua'Ule Creek to Nauro Village
Day 3: Nauro Village to Efogi
Day 4: Efogi to Templeton's Crossing 1
Day 5: Templeton's Crossing 1 to Eora Creek
Day 6: Eora Creek to Isurava Village
Day 7: Isurava Village to Kokoda where you will overnight at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat as our special guests
Day 8: Kokoda by road to Popondetta. Dash 8 flight to Port Moresby
Australian Guided Trek Owers' to Kokoda
Date: 14 June 2010 - 21 June 2010
Australian guided trek commencing at Owers' Corner on the 14h June and finishing in Kokoda on the 20th June where you will be our guests at 'Orohaven Kokoda Retreat'. The following day, 21st June you will be driven down to Popondetta and flown back to Port Moresby on a Dash 8 - time 08:35 with APNG. Trek : 605 - Guide Shane Thomas This trek has been designed so that you can fly back in from Kokoda on the same day as you depart for Australia.
ALL ACCOMMODATION IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE.List of Trekkers:1. Torfinn Pettersen - Paid in Full 10/05/2010
2. Shane Thomas + Requires a porter - Duggie Eroro
Torfinn Pettersen Flight Details.
Arrival :DJ191 - 1:15pm Sun 13 June.
Departure : DJ190 - 2:05pmFood Porters: Andrew Tom; Ramsi Idau & Johnsford Eroro -
Flight Details: Booking Ref: AAFEIF (Nationals)- departing Popondetta 12th June 10:20am; AAFEIG (Expatriates)= departing Popondetta 08:35am Mon 21st June.Click here for more details!Click here to book! Trek Cost: $3150.00 which includes all accommodation as per the information provided above.
Online flight bookings can be made by logging onto: www.apng.com
PNG Guided Trek Kokoda to Owers' Cnr
Date: 21 June 2010 - 28 June 2010
This trek will commence when you fly into Popondetta on a Dash 8 aircraft and be met by our staff. You will then be driven by road from Popondetta to Kokoda where you will overnight as our guests at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. The following day you will commence your walk finishing at Owers' Corner on the 28th June, 2010. Trek 630 - John Derick Eroro List of Trekkers:1. Brent Stowers - Paid in Full 26/05/2010
2. Jacob Stowers - Paid in Full 26/05/2010Food Porters: Selwin Embere, Paul Ume & George Gawa
Flights booked as follows: Expatriates - departing with APNG 05:50am - booking ref: AAFEIJ - arriving Popondetta 06:20am. Nationals returning home - APNG - 09:20 departure - arriving Popondetta 09:50am 29th June - Booking Ref: AAFEIKClick here to book!
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