| There are many adventurous sports like river rafting, | | | | awareness and risk management programmes for the |
| wind and wave surfing, para-gliding, bunjee jumping and | | | | trekker for Kokoda tracks. Kokoda track runs from |
| among others,but nothing is more adventurous, harsh | | | | Owers corner about 50 kilometers from Port Moresby |
| but enjoyable than trekking.Kokoda trail is 96 kilometers | | | | for 96 kilometers over the Owen Stanley ranges to |
| long thick splendid green jungle track between north | | | | Kokoda village. The meaning of Kokoda means the |
| and south coasts of Papua New Guinea. | | | | place of skulls known among the tribal inhabitants living |
| Kokoda trail has the past history of World War II, when | | | | in the mountainous region. |
| Australian diggers fought bravely against Japanese | | | | As trekkers follow the footsteps of the brave back |
| invasion; Japanese found their way to Kokoda track | | | | along the Kokoda track they come into direct contact |
| through a variety of environments ranging from low | | | | with remote village communities where children with |
| lying swamp to dense rainforest. There are many | | | | rotund bellies sing the hymns with perfect harmony in |
| wartime memorabilia of the soldiers who laid down | | | | their sweet and angelic voice, women tends to their |
| their lives in Kokoda village. | | | | mundane household chores and young and jobless |
| Kokoda track can be ventured within 7 to 10 days, | | | | men who are either working in distant gardens or have |
| depending which route trekkers opt for, the more you | | | | gone down the track to seek better opportunities |
| spend time, the more you enjoy the beauty of trekking. | | | | amongst the bright lights of Moresby. |
| Since Kokoda track is advisable and excellent for | | | | The climate of Kokoda track and trail is hot and humid |
| mental peace, meditation and spirituality, weight loss | | | | days, intensely cold nights, torrential rainfall and the risk |
| exercises, yogas and aerobics and helps one in | | | | of endemic tropical diseases such as malaria, cholera |
| attaining peace, serenity and sobriety. | | | | and many diseases with viral infections. In recent years |
| There are many travel agents who offer trekking | | | | walking the Kokoda track has become a pilgrimage for |
| facilities to Kokoda tracks with a vast experience in | | | | Australians of all ages. The Kokoda Track Foundation |
| professional trekking, besides giving competitive prices, | | | | was established by Charlie Lynn, a member of the |
| they also offer fitness advice programme, safety | | | | New South Wales Legislative Council, in 2003. |