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Kokoda Light HOW TO TACKLE THE FAMOUS TREK WITHOUT RAISING TOO MUCH OF A SWEAT
Carmel Pilotti steps out of her comfort zone for a stroll along a short section of the Kokoda Trail.
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ackling the gruelling undulations, river crossings and rainforest environment of the 96-kilometre Kokoda Trail is a bucket list activity. But a high level of endurance and fitness is required, putting many people off the challenge. Now, local tour company Tru Warrior is bringing the trek within reach of more people, with the introduction of a series of shorter excursions along the trail. You can go for guided one- or three-day treks, an overnight camping tour along the trail, or do a ‘fast trek’ of the whole 96 kilometres in six days. You may not raise the same sweat levels on a short trek as you do on the entire journey, but Tru Warrior founder, Tala Kami, warns that there are no easy days on Kokoda. “Whether you sign up for a short trek or the full experience, it is going to be tough,” Kami says.
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