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
PNG Guided Trek - Ower's Cnr. to Kokoda
Date: 25 June 2007 - 1 July 2007
Commencing at Ower's Corner on the 25th June and finishing in Kokoda on the 30th June where you will overnight and travel back into Port Moresby on the 1st July, 2007 - Trek 336 - Guide Tarina Bore:
List of trekkers:
1. Stuart Baker - deposit paid 23/01/2007 - paid in full 10/05/07 - arriving 24th June staying at the Gateway Hotel
2. Kirsty Freeman + Requires a porter - paid in full 05/06/07 - arriving 24th staying at Gateway Hotel
CLOSED Treks x 2 Ower's Corner to Kokoda
Date: 30 June 2007 - 7 July 2007
Open Trek Ower's Corner to Kokoda. Commencing at Ower's Corner on the 30th June and returning on Saturday 7th July - Trek 362 A:
List of Trekkers 362 A:
1. Mrs Nicole Jubber + Requires a porter - paid in full 09/05/07
2. Miss Shannon Graham + Requires a porter - paid in full 09/05/07
3. Gwen Hobbs + Requires a porter - paid in full 17/05/07
4. Margaret Hobbs + Requires a porter - paid in full 10/05/07
5. Brent Harris - paid in full 18/04/2007
6. Nathan Triffett - paid in full 29/05/07
7. Geoff Harris + Requires a porter - paid in full 26/04/2007
THIS TREK IS NOW CLOSED:
Two trekkers booked by Tim Sherman, Jetset Ocean Grove, Victoria who has had clients trek with us before.
List of Trekkers 362 B - David Clark Embo to lead this trek:
1. LCPL Samantha Breach - paid $1161.76 30/04/2007 - 16 years - FOC Porter
2. Christopher Breach - paid deposit of 1161.76 30/04/2007
3. WO1 Ross Donaldson - 17 years - paid 1,161.76 09/05/2007
4. WO2 Wills Brassil - paid $1161.76 - 11/05/07 - 16 years - FOC Porter
5. John Brassil - paid $1161.76 11/05/07
6. CPL Taylor-Lee George + Requires a porter - paid $1,671.76 - 11/05/07 - Vegetarian - 16 years - FOC Porter
7. LCDT John Copeland - paid $1161.70 30/04/2007 - 16 years - FOC Porter
8. LCDT Scott Ferguson - paid $1076.76 07/05/07 - 15 years - FOC Porter
9. CPL Clark O'Neill - $562.00 paid by Debra Wayland 12/05/07 - 15 years - FOC Porter; paid $600.00 15/05/07
10. Lt Stan Hinsby - paid $561.76; paid $600.00 15/05/07
11. WO2 Alexander Costello - 16 years - FOC Porter - paid $600.00 15/05/07 - paid $761.76 12/05/2007
14. 2LT Peter Bullock - paid $561.70 09/05/07 - 20 years; paid $600.00 15/05/07
15. CPL James Bultitude - paid deposit 561.79 01/05/2007 - 16 years - FOC Porter; paid $600.00 15/05/07
16. CPL Sean McKeever - 16 years - FOC Porter - paid $561.76 14/05/07; paid $600.00 15/05/07
15. CUO Aaron Cass - paid $561.76 - 11/05/07 - 18 years; paid $600.00 15/05/07
16. Lt Eric Read - paid $1,161.76 08/05/07
17. Lt Marie Duckworth + Requires a porter - paid $1671.76 09/05/07
1. Cash Deposit 362 - $1,161.76 date 09/05/07 - whose name do I allocate it to?
Email: gail@pngbd.com
PNG led trek Kokoda to Ower's Corner
Date: 1 July 2007 - 9 July 2007
Commencing in Kokoda on the 1st July and finishing at Ower's Corner on the 9th July - Trek 382:
List of trekkers:
1. Drew Cowen + Requires a porter - paid in full 04/05/07
2. Peter Hogan + Requires a porter- paid in full 29/04/2007
3. Ian McCracken + Requires a porter - paid in full 05/05/07
4. John Avgenicos + Requires a porter - paid in full 11/06/07
5. Andrew Major - Requires a porter - paid in full 07/05/07
6. Ken Meadley + Requires a porter - paid in full 02/05/07
7. Forster Breckenridge - paid in full 04/06/07 - short paid $50.00 - arriving 30th June
8. Matthew Breckenridge - paid in full 04/06/07 - short paid $50.00 - arriving 30th June
9. Bruce Short + Requires a porter - deposit paid 21/03/07 - arriving 30th June
10. Robyn Hateley + Requires a porter - paid in full 30/04/2007
11. Nigel Saunders - paid in full 01/06/07
12. Ben Saunders - student - 14 years old - FOC porter - paid in full 01/06/07 - selected for nsw combined catholic colleges touch football (under 16's, although he is only 14)
Additional Message:
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Request PNG guided tour Kokoda to Ower's Corner. Happy for other trekkers to join us. We all have reasonable level of fitness but want to 'enjoy' the experience by not rushing too much.
Attn Russell: suggest you pick some touch footy players so they can kick a ball around with Ben Saunders - perhaps a game - the aussie's versus the pngean's at Efogi.
PNG led Trek Kokoda to Ower's Corner
Date: 27 June 2007 - 5 July 2007
Open PNG led trek commencing by flying into Kokoda on the 27th June and finishing at Ower's Corner on the 5th July. Trek 386 - Guide Harold Hauro:
List of Trekkers:
1. Chad Ramadan - paid in full 03/05/07
2. James Crow - paid in full 14/05/07
3. John Raftery + Requires a porter - paid in full 30/05/07
4. David King - deposit received 09/04/07 - paid in full 28/05/2007
5. Graham Lauridsen - deposit received 09/04/07 - paid in full 28/05/2007- David/Graham Gateway
6. Kelvin Balakrishnan - paid in full 04/05/07
7. Steven Coker + Requires a porter - paid in full 30/05/07
8. Myles Coker + Requires a porter - paid in full 30/05/07
9. Jason O'Hara + Requires a porter - paid in full 04/06/2007
Note: John Raftery has written a book 'Marks of War, War Neurosis and the Legacy of Kokoda
Marks of War explores the long term outcomes of one of Australia's most crucial engagements in the Pacific during World War Two, the Kokoda Trail campaign. The story weaves the rich strands of the personal narratives of veterans into the broader tapestry of the history of war neurosis and war - related stress. It draws out the inner legacy of traumatic memory that shaped individual lives over time. While the majority of veterans survived and prospered, others were damaged. Every soldier was marked in some way. A second theme explored is the medical and psychiatric ideas and practices that framed the treatment of psychological casualties during service and in later years. The dominate medical opinion was that the casualties of war presented 'nothing new to medical science' - consequently, the toxic effect of battle was undervalued and veterans were largely denied the opportunity to make sense of their experience.
Private PNG led trek - Kokoda to Ower's Corner
Date: 1 July 2007 - 9 July 2007
Commencing by flying into Kokoda on the 1st July where you will spend the night. The following morning you will be up early and walk to Isurava arriving at Ower's Corner on the 9th July - Trek 388:
List of Trekkers:
1. Levi Boes - paid in full 09/05/07
2. Catherine Thomson - paid in full 14/06/2007
3. Shaun Bourke - school student - paid in full 14/06/2007
4. Mark Hammond - paid in full 30/04/07
5. Emily Whitelaw - paid in full 29/04/2007
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