Respond Kokoda
The Kokoda Track has become etched in Australian history. The legends and heroes created there provide testimony to our never give in reputation and our ability to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
The Track remains as pristine as it was during WWII. The rugged Owen Stanley Ranges still provide some of the most demanding trekking conditions in the world. It's clean rivers, abundant wildlife, friendly people and awesome jungle, as well as its close historical connection to Australia, make the Kokoda Track a must do trek.
Respond Kokoda aims to provide emergency service workers with the opportunity to both walk this amazing Track and raise funds for The Royal Children's Hospital. Money raised through Respond Kokoda, will go directly to supporting the Royal Children's Hospital, and world leader in child heath care and research.
Respond Kokoda's aim is to not only walk the Track, but to raise as much funds for the Royal Children's Hospital as possible.
If you would like to learn more about this once in a lifetime experience email your expression of interest to michelle.olinder@rch.org.au to receive more information.
If you would like to hear more about the Kokoda Trek experience, Justin Kibell an SES trekker from Respond Kokoda 2007 has put together a detailed website with everything he learnt along the way. To check it out click here.
Training
Looking for some helpful hints about how to go about training, click here to learn more.
Useful Links
- No Roads
- The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation
- Passport Applications
- Papua New Guinea Visa Information
- Airlines PNG
- Vaccinations
- Kokoda Track Foundation
- World War II Service Records
- Australian War Memorial