We are adding a special trek for 2023 that combines 3 iconic treks in one:
This will be a non-stop 26 day hike combining all 3 treks.
This combination has not been attempted before – you will be the first to do so!
This trek includes every highlight from all 3 treks – this history and magic of Kokoda, boat travel from Lakekamu, the wild Bulldog area, the even wilder Black Cat, rafting the Francisco River, and more.
We will be utilizing local porters from each area, with porters for Kokoda , porters for The Bulldog Track , and porters for The Black Cat Track.
Logistics will also include local transport and boat and rafting from each area.
This trek is an on-demand trek for a minimum of 6 trekkers. Please contact us for more details.
For more detailed information on each trek view the individual trek page on the web site. we will also offer a 2 trek version – Bulldog Track and Black Cat Track – contact us for more information.
SOUTH – NORTH (S-N)
Arrive Port Moresby – Hotel accommodation – pre-trek briefing
Travel to Bomana Cemetery, start at Owers’ Corner, wade the Goldie River, and camp at Goodwater (actual Dump 66)
Trek to Ua-Ule Creek, Imita Ridge (the “Golden Staircase”), Ioribaiwa – the furthermost point of the Japanese advance, and camp at Ofi Creek
Climb the Maguli Range, Engineers Ridge, trek to Nauro, and camp at Agulogo
Climb The Wall, trek through Menari, and camp at Brigade Hill
From Brigade Hill trek to Efogi, Efogi 2, Naduri, visit Myola, and camp at Bombers
Climb Mt Bellamy, trek to Dump 1, and camp at Templeton’s Crossing
Trek to Eora Creek, Visit Eora Creek mountain gun position, trek to Alola, Con’s Rock, and camp at the Isurava Battlefield
Dawn Service at the Isurava Memorial, trek to Deniki, and finish at Kokoda
Transport to Popondetta and flight to Port Moresby and to the hotel
Rest Day
Transfer to airport and flight to Lae. Visit Lae war cemetery. Transport to Bulolo. Accommodation at Pine Lodge.
Early morning pick up and transfer to Kaisenik. Camp
Transport to the start of the Track. Cross Crystal Creek, climb through kunai grass and scrub, pass the B-17 bomber site, and on to Charlie’s Camp. We continue along the track (sometimes also referred to as Buisaval Track or Ballam’s Track – a small overgrown track used for ferrying goods from Salamaua to the goldfields around Wau) to Skindewai Village 9 HRS
Today’s trek has some variation with many hills and descents where we follow the spurs all day long. Most walking is on sloped ridges, some with sheer drop offs, and is hard walking. We spend the night at Gorogasul (Guadagasul) camp 9 HRS
Continuing on, down to the Bitoi River, and to Makoop, wade the Bitoi River, and cross it multiple times to Mubi (Mubo), where we camp for the night. 7 HRS
We pass Vickers Ridge, climb to Tambu saddle, pass New Camp, walk along Buirali Creek, climb the spur, and then to Timbered Knoll, and onward to Kamiatum. Walk in some steep areas over many ridge lines to Buiayau Creek, then to the Francisco River. Travel by raft to Salamaua, and stay at Salamaua guesthouse 8 HRS
Boat to Lae, and transport to Bulolo – accommodation at Pine Lodge
Rest Day
Early morning pick up and transfer to Hidden Valley. Trek to camp site between Hidden Valley and Yanina 8 HRS
Tough walking today to finally camp at Yanina 9 HRS
Trek from Yanina to Tekadu 8 HRS
Trek from Tekadu to Bulldog. Camp 10 HRS
Boat transfer down Lakekamu River to Terapo. Camp 7 HRS
Transport to Port Moresby to Hotel
Transport to airport & fly home
You can send your enquiry via the form below.
Each of these tracks played a significant role during World War II in Papua New Guinea.
The main countries involved in fighting along the Black Cat Track were Australia and Japan. Australian forces defended against Japanese attempts to capture strategic locations such as Wau and Salamaua, which were crucial for controlling airbases and supply routes in Papua New Guinea.
The Black Cat Track is famous for its rugged terrain and its role in World War II during the Salamaua-Lae campaign. It became a critical supply route for Japanese forces attempting to capture Wau, which would have allowed them to threaten Port Moresby from another direction. The track is also known for its dangerous, steep ridges and deep jungle, making it one of the most challenging treks in Papua New Guinea.
The Bulldog Track saw involvement from Australia and Japan during World War II. The track was used by Australian forces as a supply route to support their operations against Japanese positions in Lae and Wau. While there were no major battles along this track itself, it played an essential role in logistics during the broader conflict.
The Bulldog Track was originally built by Australian Army engineers during World War II as a supply route between Bulldog (an inland mining area) and Wau. It allowed supplies to be transported overland through difficult terrain to support Allied forces fighting against Japanese troops in Lae and Wau. After the war, parts of the track fell into disuse, but it remains an important historical route due to its wartime significance.