Is the Kokoda Challenge hard?
For those of you who have never competed in a Kokoda Challenge, the course is incredibly taxing on your body and muscles. The stress you put on your ankles, knees and hip joints is enormous. By doing a strength program, you give your body the best chance of getting through the Challenge (and your training) injury-free.
How long does the Kokoda Challenge take?
39 hours
39 hours of over 4,000 metres of elevation, walking all weekend through the day and night in whatever weather conditions are thrown your way and pushing yourself beyond what you thought you were capable of.
How old do you have to be to do the Kokoda Challenge?
18 years of age
Minimum Age Recommendations For all events – Participants under the 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult (18 or over) in a team.
What do you need for the Kokoda Challenge?
All of these items are ESSENTIAL when you embark on the Kokoda Challenges, but we also recommend these things for any training or other hiking adventures;
- A light day pack.
- Toilet paper.
- Sunglasses and a hat.
- Head torch.
- First aid kit.
- Gloves, beanies and jumper.
- Water.
- Walking poles.
How does Kokoda Challenge work?
This July hundreds will set out to complete the Kokoda Gold Coast Challenge – a 96-kilometre race through mountain terrain. With the support of volunteers and crews at check-points, teams will run and walk through a chilly night and any adverse conditions that nature throws at them.
How hard is it to walk the Kokoda Track?
Kokoda is not the demon it is portrayed and everyday people complete Kokoda – young and old. With Mt Everest Base Camp being a 10/10 difficulty level and walking around the block a 1/10, Kokoda rates as a 7/10, with moderate cardio fitness required.
What is Kokoda for kids?
The Kokoda Challenge Youth Program takes kids from all walks of life and helps them thrive as young adults. The 9-month program provides life skills to 15-17-year old’s who are otherwise known as our “Kokoda Kids”.
What should I wear to Kokoda?
For trekking we recommend you wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants (lightweight and quick dry) for proper protection from both the elements and malarial mosquitoes, however, it is OK to trek in shorts and t-shirt if you wish (but you should apply tropical strength mosquito repellent to any exposed skin in the …
How fit do you need to be for Kokoda?
Your training needs to include extensive walking, preferably in a hilly-area, carrying a weighted pack. In the last month of your training you need to be capable of walking at least 10 km daily, carrying 3 to 5 kg more than the weight you expect to carry on your trek.
How fit do you need to be to walk Kokoda?
Can anyone do the Kokoda Track?
KTA welcomes and encourages anyone interested to take the opportunity to experience short day treks on The Kokoda Track. Short trekking options are a possibility with a local tour guide, starting at Owers Corner at the southern end of the track, leading to the farthest point at Ua’ule Creek.
How did Kokoda end?
The Kokoda Track marks the course of one of the most important battles for Australians in the Second World War. Between 21 July and 16 November 1942, the Australian Army halted the furthermost southward advance by Japanese forces in Papua New Guinea and then pushed the enemy back across the mountains.
Can you walk the Kokoda Track by yourself?
Trekking on the Kokoda Track must be undertaken with a licenced tour operator. The KTA does not encourage trekkers to walk without a tour operator, due to safety concerns. Solo travelers also bring little benefit to the local communities. All trekkers must carry comprehensive medical and travel insurance.
Is Kokoda Trail Safe?
The Kokoda trail is very safe. Trek operators, PNG government along with the Australian government, meet each year to discuss the operations of the trail and safety is at the forefront of our company. It is highly recommended to trek with a professional trekking company like Australian Kokoda Tours.