325-Kokoda Track
Show notes
The Kokoda Track has is a single-file foot thoroughfare that runs 96 kilometres overland through the Owen Stanley Ranges in Papua and New Guinea and due to military action during World War 2, has become part of Australia’s cultural identity. this track is on the must do list for many Australian hikers and while there are much longer tracks available both in Australia and overseas, this is one of the most physically and personally challenging tracks that many hikers attempt.
In this episode, we catch up with New Zealand hiker, Jonty Crane, to find out all about his experience on this well-known track.
Podcast overview
Podcast Overview
- Podcast introduction (time index 0:01:32)
- Since we last talked what have you been up to hiking wise? (time index 0:02:19)
- Now onto the Kokoda Track, how did you decide to do this track? (time index 0:03:02)
- First up provide a bit of an overview to this well-known track. (time index 0:04:53)
- How did you find the combination of the humidity and heat? (time index 0:09:55)
- This trip relies heavily on porters rather than pack animals. What was the relationship like between the group and the staff/porters? (time index 0:12:19)
- What did your average day on this hike look like? (time index 0:13:46)
- Given this is the tropics, what was the wildlife like? (time index 0:18:26)
- Gear to bring (time index 0:19:34)
- What were the key highlights for you? (time index 0:25:36)
- From a logistics perspective, how did you find this walk? (time index 0:29:13)
- How did you find PNG as a tourist destination? (time index 0:33:41)
- Track direction (time index 0:38:27)What, if any, were the negatives with this trip? (time index 0:40:18)
- Who is the walk aimed at? (time index 0:41:05)
- Trip Cost (time index 0:41:51)
One final question
- What’s your next great hiking adventure? (time index 0:43:15)
Gill and Tim final thoughts (time index 0:44:34)
Close (time index 0:54:55)
All images in the post have been provided by Jonty Crane
Old Munitions
Local hut
Kokoda Track
Kokoda Track trail example
Cultural considerations
View on the Kokoda Track
Track Resources
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