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The Kokoda Trail, Port Moresby is one of world’s greatest treks. The trail links the Northern and the southern coast of the land of Papua New Guinea. During the Second World War the Japanese used this trail to launch an attack on the Australians staying in Port Moresby. It was in this trail that the relatively inexperienced and ill equipped Australian army faced the Japanese. The Kokoda trail campaign comprised a number of battles fought between July 1942 and January 1943. The Kokoda Trail, Port Moresby is one of the tourist attractions that you must visit while you are on a tour to the city of Port Moresby.

The Kokoda Trail, Port Moresby is a single trail that starts outside Port Moresby and stretches for 60-90 kilometers upto Kokoda. The track runs through few of the most rugged terrains of the world and combines hot days with intensely cold days. The Kokoda Trail, Port Moresby can be traversed only on foot.

You can go on a trek in this route. You can start from Buna, a little village situated in the north coast. The almost 100 km track goes through many forested region. There are many orchids and ferns along the way. You can also sight some birds and animals as you go on a trek to this place. There are also several mountain streams and beautiful waterfalls along the way. While walking the trek you can see the many battle sites. You can expect to get a feel of the history of the region. You would also be acquainted with the vegetation of the region. There are many huts lining the trail. You can stay at the many huts while you are walking the trail. There are many tour operators who organize trips to the place. You can start out in a group of 6 to 15 members and enjoy a guided tour of the place.

You would meet many friendly Koiari people along The Kokoda Trail, Port Moresby and they would request you to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. The porters of the region would carry your luggage and you can count on their help while trekking. You would need to have a trek permit to enable you to traverse the trail.

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