Kokoda / Bulldog Track / Black Cat Track – Special Trek

Overview

We are adding a special trek for 2023 that combines 3 iconic treks in one:

  • Kokoda
  • The Bulldog Track
  • The Black Cat Track

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.

Contact us

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.

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Itinerary
  • Itinerary
  • Inclusions
  • Exclusions
  • Costs
Itinerary
Day 1

SOUTH – NORTH (S-N)
Arrive Port Moresby – Hotel accommodation – pre-trek briefing

Day 2

Travel to Bomana Cemetery, start at Owers’ Corner, wade the Goldie River, and camp at Goodwater (actual Dump 66)

Day 3

Trek to Ua-Ule Creek, Imita Ridge (the “Golden Staircase”), Ioribaiwa – the furthermost point of the Japanese advance, and camp at Ofi Creek

Day 4

Climb the Maguli Range, Engineers Ridge, trek to Nauro, and camp at Agulogo

Day 5

Climb The Wall, trek through Menari, and camp at Brigade Hill

Day 6

From Brigade Hill trek to Efogi, Efogi 2, Naduri, visit Myola, and camp at Bombers

Day 7

Climb Mt Bellamy, trek to Dump 1, and camp at Templeton’s Crossing

Day 8

Trek to Eora Creek, Visit Eora Creek mountain gun position, trek to Alola, Con’s Rock, and camp at the Isurava Battlefield

Day 9

Dawn Service at the Isurava Memorial, trek to Deniki, and finish at Kokoda

Day 10

Transport to Popondetta and flight to Port Moresby and to the hotel

Day 11

Rest Day

Day 12

Transfer to airport and flight to Lae. Visit Lae war cemetery. Transport to Bulolo. Accommodation at Pine Lodge.

Day 13

Early morning pick up and transfer to Kaisenik. Camp

Day 14

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

Day 15

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

Day 16

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

Day 17

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

Day 18

Boat to Lae, and transport to Bulolo – accommodation at Pine Lodge

Day 19

Rest Day

Day 20

Early morning pick up and transfer to Hidden Valley. Trek to camp site between Hidden Valley and Yanina 8 HRS

Day 21

Tough walking today to finally camp at Yanina 9 HRS

Day 22

Trek from Yanina to Tekadu 8 HRS

Day 23

Trek from Tekadu to Bulldog. Camp 10 HRS

Day 24

Boat transfer down Lakekamu River to Terapo. Camp 7 HRS

Day 25

Transport to Port Moresby to Hotel

Day 26

Transport to airport & fly home

Inclusions

Inclusions

  • All transport in PNG, including transport to Bomana Cemetery, transport to Owers’ Corner , p/u at Kokoda, transport to Popondetta, transport to Lakekamu River, Wau & Lae, and boat transfer to Nuikewa
  • Airport transfers to/from hotel
  • Two nights twin share at the 5-star Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby (breakfast,single supplement available)
  • Accommodation at basic guest house Salamau (twin share)
  • Flight from Popondetta to PM, Flight from Lae to Port Moresby
  • Rafting the Francisco River
  • Boat transfer from Salamua to Lae
  • Australian trek leader
  • Native PNG guide
  • 80 litre back pack, sleeping mat, two person tent (for you and your gear) can be supplied to you upon request
  • Your own personal porter to carry your full pack – you carry only your day pack
  • Cook
  • All meals cooked on trek (except your own personal snacks)
  • 3 separate sets of porters – Kokoda/Bulldog/Black Cat
  • History briefs on location along the trek
  • Kokoda Trek Authority Trek fees/ Bulldog Track fees/ Black Cat Track fees
  • Entrance fees to all battle sites
  • Village campsite fees
  • Tour of Bomana war cemetery and Lae cemetery
  • Quick dry Wild Trek T shirt and cap
Exclusions

Exclusions

  • Your flights to/from Port Moresby
  • Food and drinks from locals whilst trekking
  • Travel Insurance
  • Medications
  • Visa
  • Innoculations
  • Your own gear – we can assist with a full gear list, and can even provide loan tents, mats, backpacks etc if necessary – your porter will carry your backpack and you will carry only a day pack on the trek
  • Food and drinks at hotel at Port Moresby
Costs

Costs

  • $10000 – includes personal porters
  • Single supplement available $600pp

What you need to Bring

Gear List

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