Day 6: Nauro to Va Ule Creek
Continue the climb up the northern side of the Maguli Range to the crest at Mogoronumu. Long descent with steep sections via Engineers Ridge to a Japanese delaying defensive position. Continue down to Ofi Creek where the Australians conducted a successful ambush against advancing Japanese troops.
Steep climb towards the crest of Ioribaiwa Ridge. This is the furthest point reached by the Japanese in their advance towards Port Moresby. They received direct orders from Tokyo to withdraw from here because of the battle raging against the American Marines at Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands.
Trek down the ridge towards Matama Creek. Follow the creek bed to the campsite at Va Ule Creek.
Why Trek with Adventure Kokoda
Our primary goal is to lead you safely across the Kokoda Trail and ensure you have an unforgettable wartime historical and cultural experience.
Charlie has led 100 expeditions across the Kokoda Trail over the past 30 years.
He previously served in the Australian Army for 21 years. During this time he saw active service in Vietnam; was assigned to the joint Australian, New Zealand and British (ANZUK) Force in Singapore/ Malaysia from 1970-72, and as an exchange instructor in Airborne Logistics with the United States Army from 1977-78. He is a graduate of the Army Command and Staff College.