Kokoda Historical

03/10/2026

Next year Kokoda Historical will be returning to Gallipoli and the Western Front.

Join historian and subject matter expert, Hugh Dolan as we explore Gallipoli & the Western Front.

Gallipoli Tour, 22-29 April 2027 (Limited to 12 people)
https://kokodahistorical.com.au/tours/gallipoli-tour-with-2020-hugh-dolan

Western Front Tour, 29 April to 6 May 2027 (Limited to 15 people)
https://kokodahistorical.com.au/tours/western-front

ANZAC to Amiens, Gallipoli & Western Front Tour , 22 April to 6 May 2027 (Limited to 12 people)
https://kokodahistorical.com.au/tours/in-the-footsteps-of-anzac-1915-18

02/10/2026

Next week, we take the Jarryd Goundrey charity trek over Kokoda. Tonight, we called into Hawthorn RSL Sub Branch to meet with some of the trekkers.

Jarryd has raised over 80k for the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum (ANVAM).

Watch this space for updates and trek highlights.

30/09/2026

To all our trekkers on the upcoming Jarryd Goundrey trek. The welcome packs went out today. Trekking shirts will be handed out on the first night during the briefing at the hotel.

29/09/2026

Deniki, what a view!

28/09/2026

This day in Kokoda History-28 September The Australians occupy Iroibaiwa Ridge. From the wonderful 2/33 Battalion history The Footsoldiers:

At 0900 hours, H-hour for the attack, C and B Companies moved off in extended line, with about two paces between men, each company with two platoons forward and one in reserve following up. By 1000 hours both companies were on top of Ioribaiwa Ridge, both reporting over the line telephones that not a J*p had been sighted.

At B.H.Q. which had been set up in a clearing in the centre of the battalion and on the axis of attack, this news was pleasant and surprising. Other than the noise of the exploding shells, no other firing had been heard, and some had had doubts as to whether the two forward companies were in the true positions.

Image below of LT Connor of the 2/33 Battalion on the ladder of a J*panese Observation Post atop Iroibaiwa Ridge.

From now on the Australians are on the chase to push the J*panese back across the Owen Stanley Range.

26/09/2026

Great to read about Teghan and her preparation for our upcoming October trek.

One of our own is taking on Kokoda! 💜

It’s wonderful to see WVNA’s Teghan Fraser featured in the Colac Herald as she prepares to walk the Kokoda Track with fellow veterans.

After surgery earlier this year, Teghan has been working hard to rebuild her strength. For her, this trek is a personal journey of remembrance, reflection and reconnecting with the resilience and mateship she found during her Navy service.

Teghan is also raising funds for Kokoda Historical and Women Veterans Network Australia.
We’re proud to have her as one of our ladies, grateful for her support, and cheering her on every step of the way!

RSL Australia Australian Government Department of Veterans' AffairsRSL Victoria Hawthorn RSL Sub Branch

25/09/2026

Some great photos from our September trek.

24/09/2026

Trek update 24 September 2026.

Our September group have finished at Kokoda. Well done everyone, magnificent achievement.

The group will stay at Kokoda tonight before flying back to Port Moresby in the morning. This afternoon, the group will vist the Bert Kienzle Museum and the Kokoda Plateau.

24/09/2026