Kokoda Tours

Brigade Hill Mission Tours

South Sea Horizons and Brigade Hill Mission Tours (BHMT) have combined forces to promote local guided tours along the Kokoda Trail.

BHMT is a local PNG trekking operator owned by a cooperative of villages along the track. This is the first company on the Kokoda Track to be established under such a structure and with its vision being to assist their cooperative villages with services through trekking and other tourism related operations.

Together SSH and BHMT have designed a trekking package that places a focus on relationship building among porters and trekkers, personal attention and care for trekkers and ultimate satisfaction.

South Sea Horizons is a supporter of the International Porters Protection Group (IPPG) organisation which is an NGO that dedicates its time towards creating fair treatment for porters and guides.

SSH-BHMT have 4 trekking packages available for our trekkers and these have been designed with the objective of being able to accommodate all types of trekkers - fit and less conditioned, young and old, war history and/or culture. The tours are listed as follows:

The Kokoda Power Trek has been designed for the trekker who seeks a test of personal fitness and character. Comprising of two packages that tackle both directions namely the 6Day/5 Night Trek takes you in the direction from Kokoda to Ower's Corner and the 7 Day/6 Night trek starts from Ower's Corner and ends at Kokoda.

This trek we recommend is for those who have a high level of physical fitness.

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The Spirit Trek

The Spirit Trek starts from Kokoda and ends at Ower's Corner. Spread out over 9 Days/8 Nights this trek follows the path of the Japanese Advance across the Owen Stanley Ranges. Come and witness just how close the Japanese came to seizing Port Moresby. This is a well set out itinerary and allows ample time to relax and enjoy village life along the track.

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Kokoda March Trek

The Kokoda March trek starts from Ower's Corner and ends at Kokoda. It follows a very similar pace to the Kokoda Spirit tour however it includes a rest day. The March provides an opportunity to follow the advance of the Australian troops but also appreciate the extent to which the japanese troops had made to reach Ioribaiwa.

Enjoy spending afternoons with local villagers, swimming in these magnificenr rivers and taking extra time to appreciate the war nostalgia.

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Kokoda Cultural Trek

The Kokoda Cultural provides a unique opportunity for trekkers wanting to immerse themselves into local lifestyle. This itinerary allows our trekker to take their time and enjoy being in the wilderness for 12 days. This tour itinerary is recommended for those trekkers who may be conscious about their fitness levels.

On the Cultural trek you will be able to spend greater lengths of time at war relics and monuments, get into village campsites earlier and therefore being able to spend ample time with the local indigenous people.

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Important information

This page lists in detail the structure of the SSH/BHMT trekking tours, sleeping arrangements, food packs and village food that is readily served and general packing information.

Corporate Sponsors: SSH/BHMT trekkers will be entitled to shop from any Paddy Pallin outlet and receive a 10% discount.

Medical: A medical assessment list is also listed on this page and has been prepared by the Adventure Medicine team from Queensland.

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Special Options

Rabaul: This tour is the "Complete" World War II history tour. Rabaul town was the head quarters for the Japanese South West Pacific campaign. It had also been the base of the Australian Imperial Force - The 2nd 22nd Battalion aka "Lark Force." The Lark Force soldiers were forced to escape the invanding Japanese at the time of the Rabaul invasion in January 1942.

Rabaul offers an opportunity for our trekkers to enjoy some R&R, fishing, diving and cultural experiences after the arduous trek along the Kokoda Trail.

Port Moresby: This extended itinerary is designed for the avid fisherman wanting to encounter a PNG black bass or Barramundi.It allows 2-3 days of fishing at Port Moresby's - Galley Reach, Bluewater fishing (day trip only) or fishing out at Gulf Province.

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