Kokoda Track · a closer perspective

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Kokoda Track, in photographs.

Many ways to see an extraordinary place.

Photo credit

Roger Wheatley/AusAID · CC BY 2.0. Resized for display.

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Photographs show different dates, viewpoints and conditions. Select an image to open the full-size view and its source. They do not establish current access to a particular route.

Early morning at Alola on the Kokoda Track — Early morning at Alola on the Kokoda TrackPhoto: Arthur Chapman, CC BY 2.0

The Kokoda Track through Papua New Guinea — The Kokoda Track through Papua New GuineaPhoto: Luke Brindley, CC BY-SA 4.0

Kokoda Track · a closer perspective — Kokoda Track · a closer perspectivePhoto: Roger Wheatley/AusAID, CC BY 2.0

Kokoda’s airstrip and surrounding hills — Kokoda’s airstrip and surrounding hillsPhoto: W. Chapman from Australia, CC BY 2.0

A village hut beside the Kokoda Track — A village hut beside the Kokoda TrackPhoto: Jontycrane, CC BY-SA 4.0

The entrance gate at Kokoda — The entrance gate at KokodaPhoto: Jontycrane, CC BY-SA 4.0

Historical photograph: a pass near the Kokoda Track in 1944 — Historical photograph: a pass near the Kokoda Track in 1944Photo: Tom Beazley, published by aussiejeff, CC BY 2.0

Walking through the forest on the Kokoda Track — Walking through the forest on the Kokoda TrackPhoto: Clément Piment, CC BY-SA 2.0

An aircraft serving villages along the Kokoda Track — An aircraft serving villages along the Kokoda TrackPhoto: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, CC BY 2.0

Kokoda Track · a closer perspective — Kokoda Track · a closer perspectivePhoto: Roger Wheatley/AusAID, CC BY 2.0

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