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
Private Trek - FLK
Date: 6 July 2010 - 15 July 2010
Closed 'Private Trek' Commencing in Kokoda on the 6th July and finishing at Owers' Corner on the 15th July 2010 - Guide Paul, our assistant Wayne Urina - Trek 665. List of Trekkers:
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1. Paul - Guide
2. Jennifer - Medic
3. Stephen
4. Nicholas
5. John
6. James
7. Sue
8. John
9. Anya
10. Jaquelyn
11. David
12. David
13. Ben
Paid in full 9/06/2010.Additional Message: - 10 Personal Porters - Chris Lahai (Saga); John Korove (Eora); Paul Esiko (Kanandara); Trophian Ovivi (Kanandara); Benan Arua (Pirive); Cecil King Sombiro (Manua); Webber Okove (Kendasusu); Winnie Pore (Kokoda Station); Salvador Periawa (KBK); Hobert Keke
- 1 Environment Porter - Tom Hango
- 1 x 1st Aid Porter - Samson Kenda
- 3 x Tent Porters - Chris Orimba (Kendasusu); Danny Aikari (Eora); Robert Sipupu
- Sione Orosambo (Musician);
17 staff in total walking all the way Kokoda to Owers Corner.
Food Porters - 8 Staff walking Kokoda to Ofi Creek:
Frank (Sairope); Gerry Isoro; Romas (Hamara); Oswald (Ilimo); Nathaniel Rasibori; Owen Tihimi; Simon Beldo; Stafford Enjeka; Itinerary for the Trek is:6/7/10; Day 1- Arrive Kokoda. Refreshments at Orohaven. Walk to Deniki and overnight.
7/7/10; Day 2 - O/night Isurava Memorial
8/7/10; Day 3 - O/night Abuari
9/7/10; Day 4 - O/night Templeton's Crossing
10/7/10; Day 5 - O/night Myola Guest house
11/7/10; Day 6 - O/night Efogi
12/7/10; Day 7 - O/night Agulogo
13/7/10; Day 8 - O/night Ofi Creek
14/7/10; Day 9 - O/night Good Water
15/7/10; Day 10 - O/night POM
Open Trek Owers' Corner to Kokoda
Date: 3 July 2010 - 8 July 2010
OPEN TREK commencing at Owers' Corner on the 3rd July and arriving in Kokoda on the 7th July where you will overnight as our guests at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. The following day 8th July you will be driven down to Popondetta and flown back to Port Moresby on an Airlines PNG Dash 8. Trek 658 - Guide Kingsley Boropi
List of Trekkers:
1. Melanie Laver - Paid in Full 09/06/2010
2. Jeremiah Staszak - Paid in Full 20/05/2010
3. Christopher Dyne - Paid in full 02/06/2010
4. Nick Bartley - Paid in Full 09/06/2010
Group staying at the Airway's Hotel:
Food Porters: Jessie Aire (4th fastest to ever cross the track - a little over 20 hours); Cyprian Aire (3rd in 20 hours Owers' to Kokoda); Wilson Sevesi (21 hour runner); Tony Ogonemi
Trek Itinerary:
Day 1 - 3rd July: Owers' Corner to Ioribaiwa
Day 2 - 4th July: Ioribaiwa to Menari
Day 3 - 5th July: Menari to 1900/Myola Junction
Day 4 - 6th July: 1900/Myola Junction to Alola
Day 5 - 7th July: Alola to Orohaven Kokoda Retreat where you will overnight as our guests having successfully completed your trek.
Day 6 - 8th July: Orohaven Kokoda Retreat to Popondetta by road. Fly back into Port Moresby on a Dash 8.
Flight Time: CG1671 - departing Popondetta 10:20 - arriving Port Moresby 10:50 8th Jul - DH8
Expatriates Booking Ref: AAFJ9X
Flight Time: CG1673 - departing Popondetta 17:25 - arriving Port Moresby 17:55 2nd Jul - DH8
Open Trek Owers' Corner to Kokoda/ Add -Gona/Buna
Date: 3 July 2010 - 13 July 2010
OPEN TREK commencing at Owers' Corner on the 3rd July and arriving in Kokoda on the 10th July where you will overnight as our guests at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. The following day 11th July you will be driven down to Popondetta by road. Some trekkers will fly back to Port Moresby and others will make their way to Gona where they will overnight. The majority of staff selected to walk on this trek are all from the Gona/Sanananda area so will be showing you at the end what to them is their home. Trekkers going on to Gona/ Buna will depart and arrive back in POM 13th July. Trek 662 - Guide John Derick Eroro:
List of Trekkers:
1. Geoff Carter (Return Trekker) + Requires a porter - Ali Ela - Paid in Full 14/04/10 - group staying at the 'Comfort Inn'
2. Debbie Holl + Requires a porter - Terry Gawa - Paid in Full 30/04/2010
3. Doug Holl + Requires a porter - Carson Awoba - Paid in Full 02/05/2010
4. Francis Holl + Requires a porter - Robin Borege - Paid in Full 02/05/2010
5. Shelley Holl + Requires a porter - Bethrome Gawa - Paid in Full 05/05/2010
6. Rodger Smith + Requires a porter - Duncan Gawa - Paid in Full 17/05/2010
7. Scott Johnston + Requires a porter - Selby Aiga - Paid in full 24/05/2010 - flying back on the 11th - Gateway Hotel 2/7/2010
Food Porters: Davidson Eroro; Kinstone Dauma; Befa Benebo; Roney Ugogoi; Michael Ijiba; Mark Pere; Eliom Bonga;
Flight Details: Nationals - departing Popondetta Fri 2nd July at 17:25 - arriving Pom 17:55. Expatriates - waiting to ticket until confirmation being received as to who has to fly out on the 11th and who is to fly out on the 13th. Geoff, please advise urgently. tks Gail
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Debbie has paid in Full for Trek, Tent & Backpack hire.
Doug has paid in Full for Trek, Tent & Backpack hire
Francis has paid in Full for Trek & Tent hire.
Shelley has paid in Full for Trek, Tent & Backpack hire
Scott has paid in full for Trek, Tent & Backpack hire
Trek 662 has an additional 2 days Gona/Buna extension. Geoff & Rodger will go on the Gona/ Buna extension. All other trekkers will be flying back to Port Moresby on the 11th July.
Australian Guided Trek Owers' to Kokoda
Date: 30 June 2010 - 7 July 2010
Australian guided trek commencing at Owers' Corner on the 30th June and finishing in Kokoda on the 6th July where you will be our guests at 'Orohaven Kokoda Retreat'. The following day, 7th July you will be driven down to Popondetta for your flight to Port Moresby in a Dash 8 aircraft. This trek has been designed so that you can fly back in from Kokoda on the same day as you depart for Australia.
Trek : 606 - Guide Shane Thomas.ALL ACCOMMODATION IS INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE.List of Trekkers:1. Sam Ward - paid in full 01/06/2010
2. Simon Ward - paid in full 01/06/2010
3. Shane Thomas + Requires a Porter - Duggie EroroTrekkers booked with Air Niugini - PX 853 - Time - 08:00am - 7th JulyFood Porters: Dominic Beaga; Cyprian Haera; Justin Konia;
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
Open Trek Owers' Corner to Kokoda
Date: 29 June 2010 - 7 July 2010
OPEN TREK commencing at Owers' Corner on the 29th June and arriving in Kokoda on the 6th July where you will overnight as our guests at Orohaven Kokoda Retreat. The following day 7th July you will be driven down to Popondetta and flown back to Port Moresby on an Airlines PNG Dash 8. Trek 682: - Guide Harold Hauro
List of Trekkers:
1. Jeremy Firth - paid in full 17/06/2010 - Staying at Comfort Inn
2. Karan Anand + Requires a porter - Arnold Jinga - paid in full 21/06/2010 - arriving on flight from Cairns 29th June
Food Porters: Malum Eroro; Allan Garry Juari; Clive Govero
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