Kokoda Track. Location of the Kokoda Track within Papua New Guinea Hot, humid days with intensely cold nights, torrential rainfall and the risk of endemic tropical diseases such as malaria make it a challenging trek. Hiking the trail normally takes between four and twelve days; the fastest recorded time is 16 hours 34 minutes. History[edit] The track was first used by European miners in the 1890s to access the Yodda Kokoda goldfields. Crossing Eora Creek on the Kokoda Track After the war, the track fell into disuse and disappeared in many places. In 2006, the Owen Stanley Ranges and Kokoda Track was included on the Tentative List for World Heritage along with three other sites from PNG. The Kokoda Track Foundation, established in 2003, helps villages along the track with education and healthcare.
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