If you want to test your fitness or make sure that your training is on track for the 96km kokoda challenge on the gold coast, this is the event for you. The melbourne kokoda challenge is the main fundraiser for the melbourne branch of the kokoda challenge youth program. The kokoda challenge on the gold coast, melbourne and brisbane are event fundraisers for youth programs owned and. It is a gruelling, cross country, four person team event held over 96 km, with a time limit for completion of 39 hours. Please ensure you pack a torch or headlamp if you are doing the 48km kokoda challenge, as you will be walking in the dark. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. The kokoda challenge is a series of treks in australia, organised by the kokoda youth foundation. Have fun but remember it is a team event and you are only as good as your slowest team member. The kokoda challenge takes place in july each year, in the gold coast hinterland. Oct 08, 2017 commonly referred to as the toughest 30km we have in our series, kokoda challenge melbourne, proudly supported by condev construction, takes participants through the gorgeous dandenong ranges. This place is situated in central, papua new guinea, its geographical coordinates are 8 39 0 south, 147 15 0 east and its original name with diacritics is kokoda. The dandenong ranges is a rainforest getaway on melbournes doorstep.
Kokoda track map kokoda track experience kokoda trail treks. How to fuel for the kokoda challenge sports nutrition for. Commonly referred to as the toughest 30km we have in our series, kokoda challenge melbourne, proudly supported by condev construction, takes participants through the gorgeous dandenong ranges. Kokoda challenge inspires diggers and new generations. Park visitor guide dandenong ranges national park park overview map pdf. This tough course is definitely a bucket list item to tick off, as it is commonly referred to as the toughest team endurance event in australia. The 1,000 steps kokoda track memorial walk is a unique tourist spot located in the dandenong ranges national park at mt dandenong. It was primarily a land battle, between the japanese south seas detachment under major general tomitaro horii and australian and papuan land.
Check out the interactive map for melbournes kokoda challenge. This is definitely an event to mark in the school calendar. The yearly event on the gold coast is the original and one of the most iconic events in australia. The kokoda challenge is australias premier cross country team event, a punishing 96 km of hills and bushwalking that takes place in the gold coast hinterland in july of each year. Melbourne kokoda challenge mount dandenong eventfinda. In a break from traditional school sports where teachers are barracking from the sidelines, the junior kokoda challenge toowoomba event requires teachers to join as a member of the five person team to complete the 30km or 15km challenge. The map has been folded to allow trekkers to easily view one days trekking at a time. The challenge is to complete a 96km hike with 3 mates and get the full team across the finish line. Have fun but remember it is a team event and you are only as good as your. The past 3 years has seen the participation levels grow and the number of staff and students who have had the experience rise. The highest fundraising team who participates in the open melbourne kokoda challenge will win one free team registration into any of the kokoda challenge events in 2022. The kokoda challenge in melbourne on saturday, 22 august 2020 is a team trail event in the mount dandenong ranges. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature. The kokoda track was the setting for a famous event in australian history, one that still resonates in the national consciousness today.
The kokoda track campaign or kokoda trail campaign was part of the pacific war of world war ii. The kokoda challenge melbourne run calendar australia. The kokoda challenge is located in papua new guinea across the infamous kokoda trail. The kokoda challenge is a team endurance event that is usually held on the first weekend of term 3. Kokoda track memorial walk steps visit melbournes. The steps is probably melbournes most popular bushwalk.
There are also challenges in brisbane and melbourne. Starting at brookfield showgrounds, make your way up to the checkpoint at mcafees lookout before returning to the showgrounds via the subtropical rainforest of daguilar national park. Sep 19, 2015 there are plenty of maps of the kokoda track but few convey the details of the experience to the prospective trekker. There is a 39 hour time limit in honour of the 39th militia, the first australian troops to step foot on the kokoda track and 96km is the actual distance of the kokoda track in papua new guinea. The kokoda challenge is a challenge in a lifetime for most of us. The track was created in the early 1900s made from the trunks of tree ferns laid along the wetter areas of the track to make the climb a little easier. There are plenty of maps of the kokoda track but few convey the details of the experience to the prospective trekker. The kokoda challenge foundations doug henderson says its wonderful to have the diggers on board. Download the dandenong ranges national park visitor guide for more.
The map has a comprehensive narrative of the kokoda campaign which allows trekkers to follow the wartime history of the trail. The time limit is in honour of the first australian troops to set foot on the kokoda track. The battle of kokoda was a fourmonth struggle, which began with the japanese landing in papua in july 1942. This library of resources will help you get as prepared as possible.
There is a 39 hour time limit in honour of the 39th militia, the first australian troops to step foot on the kokoda track and 96km is the actual distance of the kokoda track in papua new. You can help raise this money by taking part in this awesome team bushwalking event. Commonly referred to as the toughest 30km we have in our series, kokoda challenge melbourne, proudly supported by condev construction, takes participants throug. Participants trek a 96 km cross country course, walking along fire trails, crossing 12 creeks and climbing 5,000m of vertical elevation, within 39 hours.
The junior kokoda challenge is definitely an event to mark in the school calendar. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Plaques along the trail depict the lives of the soldiers who fought and. This event has been cancelled due to the covid19 coronavirus. The race starts at owers corner and finishes in kokoda and covers a.
The 100km melbourne trail starts at the serene dandenong police paddock reserve dpp reserve, with walkers. Other than these resources, please ensure you check your emails regularly for critical information, updates and tips specific to the event you have registered in. But to truly appreciate this unique place, you need to visit when its quiet. Australian kokoda tours is a wellrespected family owned business that has proudly helped thousands of australians to trek the kokoda track since 2006. Oct 27, 20 the melbourne kokoda challenge is the main fundraiser for the melbourne branch of the kokoda challenge youth program. New kokoda trail topographical map adventure kokoda blog. Brisbane kokoda challenge brisbane australia events. They inspire us, every time i meet clarrie im inspired by him, he said. Insects make sure you cover yourself with strong insect repellent bushmans etc. The kokoda challenge is australias premier cross country team event, a punishing 96 km of hills and bushwalking that takes place in the gold coast hinterland in july of each year participants trek a 96 km cross country course, walking along fire trails, crossing 12 creeks and climbing 5,000m of vertical elevation, within 39 hours. The campaign consisted of a series of battles fought between july and november 1942 in what was then the australian territory of papua. Explore the kokoda track map below hover on the right side to scan across map to see what lies ahead when you book a trip with the kokoda track experience. The melbourne kokoda challenge is the main fundraiser for the melbourne branch of the kokoda youth foundations on the right track youth program for melbourne teenagers.
The track undulates through the natural green scenery west of brisbane forest park. The kokoda challenge has since grown to attract more than 3000 participants each year with over 10,000 spectators, expanding to other kokoda challenge events held in brisbane and melbourne. Sep 11, 20 independent studies show that the kokoda challenge youth program works wonders, but it comes at a price. The kokoda challenge brisbane run calendar australia. Provides background history, photos, map, preparation and survival guide for trekkers wishing to embark on a journey on the kokoda trail. How to fuel for the kokoda challenge sports nutrition. Officially the kokoda track memorial walk, walkers love the challenge of the steep trail, locals appreciate the convenience and tourists just want a picture of a gorgeous rainforest walk. Scott whimpey is a kokoda veteran with 4 kokoda challenges under his belt, the slowest of 14. They provide some useful tips and encouragement for those 2017 kokoda challenge on vimeo. Kokoda track map kokoda track experience kokoda trail. Its your comfortable front row seat in the 6th gold coast kokoda challenge, the gruelling 96km walk to. So you have entered a team into one of the most grueling events in australia, the kokoda challenge, and wondering what sort of approach to training you should take for this years event. Kokoda is hot and humid keep yourself cool with a wet cloth, river water etc.
The key to success is detailed preparation in all areas including physical, mental, and nutritionally. The kokoda challenge is a team endurance event that forces participants to draw upon their willpower to complete. Peter connolly and dick lucas have both completed the 96km challenge twice while in their their seventies. Failure to address each area will lead to a possible dnf for the team. The jim stillman cup is usually a 48km trek through the gold coast hinterlands, however it was extended to 52km due to damage caused by cyclone debbie. Kokoda challenge 15km and 30km mount dandenong eventfinda. Gold coast kokoda challenge flyover part 2 youtube. It was primarily a land battle, between the japanese south seas detachment under major general tomitaro horii and. Officially the kokoda track memorial walk, runners love the challenge of the steep trail. This feature provides a topographical overview of the day ahead together with a crosssection profile of the climbs and descents.
Check out the interactive map for melbourne s kokoda challenge. Australias toughest team endurance event run in melbourne, gold coast and brisbane. Starting at ferntree gully picnic grounds amidst the history and awe of the kokoda memorial, competitors set off through challenging trails and beautiful. Kokoda challenge in australia running calendar australia. Melbourne event day details 20 sep 2019 we are two weeks out, and there is so much going on, so lets tie up some loose ends. The race starts at owers corner and finishes in kokoda and covers a distance of 96 kilometres. All donations raised go directly to local youth programs which transform the lives of local aussie kids.
Remember it is all about your team and getting to the finish together. Any changes will be communicated to you and your team prior to the event. Feb 22, 2011 the map has a comprehensive narrative of the kokoda campaign which allows trekkers to follow the wartime history of the trail. Since 2004 we have been changing lives with your help. Our aim is to get you and your team to the finish line. Fourperson teams will travel crosscountry to complete the 96kilometre course in 39 hours. In a break from traditional school sports where teachers are barracking from the sidelines, the junior kokoda challenge melbourne. Chandlers, outlook and hensen track victoria, australia. View full map chandlers, outlook and hensen track map. These are the values, forged by aussie troops in papua new guinea during world war ii, which now form the basis for the kokoda challenge youth program this 12 month program aims to draw on the spirit of kokoda to teach teenagers, coming from diverse and varied backgrounds and situations, the resilience, self. Gold coast kokoda challenge 96km and 48km event unity college has entered the kokoda challenge as a school for the past 3 years after the teachers entered previously in a staff team. This gruelling crosscountry event involves teams of four students and a teacher hiking together on a course designed to replicate the png kokoda track.
Apr 04, 2014 the kokoda challenge foundations doug henderson says its wonderful to have the diggers on board. Kokoda challenge on the gold coast, this is the event for you. This year we introduce the 48km track happy training. Kokoda challenge inspires diggers and new generations abc. Led by former australian boxing champion mick omalley, australian kokoda tours emphasises safety, teamwork, environmental sustainability and cultur. Kokoda challenge melbourne 30km has some of the best views of melbourne. This year tullawong state high school entered four teams in the jim stillman cup on the 15 th and 16 th of july as part of the kokoda challenge. Celebrating ten years in melbourne, the kokoda challenge takes participants through the gorgeous dandenong ranges with a 15km, 30km or 48km track. Chandlers, outlook and hensen track victoria, australia alltrails. The goal is to finish as a complete team of four in. Starting at ferntree gully picnic grounds amidst the history and awe of the kokoda memorial, competitors set off through challenging trails and beautiful scenery in. The kokoda challenge association set about planning and hosting the first kokoda challenge fundraising event, in the gold coast hinterland in july 2005.
Its your comfortable front row seat in the 6th gold coast kokoda challenge, the gruelling 96km walk to be undertaken within 39 hours that embodies. The kokoda challenge on the gold coast is hailed as australias toughest team endurance event. The kokoda challenge on the gold coast, melbourne and brisbane are event fundraisers for youth programs owned and run by the kokoda youth. The kokoda challenge brisbane brisbane by susan jackson.
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