Courage
Face uncertainty, step outside comfort zones and choose purposeful action.
For Jared Dunscombe Foundation walkers
Take on the same trek Jared did.
Kokoda Courage and The Jared Dunscombe Foundation are united by shared values and complementary strengths — and this trek gives JDF's community the chance to walk the Track that shaped Jared's own legacy.
Kokoda Courage contributes deep operational expertise on the Kokoda Track, historical interpretation capability and structured leadership frameworks. Working in partnership, The Jared Dunscombe Foundation can further strengthen its mission by extending its reach, deepening community engagement and creating meaningful pathways that connect the spirit of service with tangible support for veterans and their families.
For JDF's walkers, family and supporters, this is more than a fundraising challenge — it's the opportunity to retrace the ground Jared himself walked, honouring his legacy through Kokoda while delivering scalable, values-driven programs with meaningful community outcomes.
Together, the partnership creates an end-to-end leadership pathway enabling Jared Dunscombe Foundation walkers to follow in Jared's footsteps and those who served before him — embedding Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice through lived experience.
More than
a trek.A lived experience
a trek.A lived experience
The Kokoda values
Courage. Endurance. Mateship. Sacrifice.
Endurance
Build the capacity to keep moving through physical and mental challenge.
Mateship
Support others, share responsibility and grow through genuine connection.
Sacrifice
Honour service through gratitude, reflection and meaningful contribution.
The Kokoda experience
Challenge that changes perspective.
Structured physical challenge, guided reflection and cultural engagement develop resilience, confidence, self-awareness and leadership capability that translates into school, sport and community life.
Walk together. Grow together.
A shared journey through history, challenge and connection — supported from preparation through to completion.
“In 2023 I got to take part in trekking Kokoda under the leadership of Pete Condon and Kokoda Courage. A lifetime experience, that was made even more memorable by the organisation, communication and education provided by Pete and his awesome team. Nothing was left to chance in ensuring the trip was accommodating for everyone within our party, and there were many differing needs from the group. I would recommend Kokoda Courage for your life changing trip to Kokoda.”
John Worsfold2006 West Coast Eagles Premiership Coach
10 days, 7 on the Track
10 days and 9 nights including travel time, with 7 days and 8 nights walking the Kokoda Track itself — covering approximately 12–19 kilometres of hiking per day.
The journey combines detailed historical stops and Kokoda stories, village cultural experiences, structured pre-trek training, experienced Australian guides and full emergency and expedition support throughout.
Participant outcomes
Resilience is built in the moments that test us.
The terrain, history and cultural setting combine to build mental toughness, emotional strength and physical resilience — the kind that carries into everyday life, not just a development environment that cannot be replicated in a classroom.
Mental toughness & historical perspective
The Kokoda Trek combines physical endurance with the emotional weight of its history.
Walking in the footsteps of Australian heroes who fought in the Second World War fosters perspective, gratitude and mental strength — building a mindset to embrace adversity and persevere.
History becomes real.
The story of Kokoda is experienced on the ground, where courage and sacrifice are understood through place.
Emotional strength under pressure
Demanding conditions create opportunities to stay level-headed under pressure, support others through fatigue and keep going when things get hard.
The result is stronger resilience and emotional intelligence — the kind that helps in everyday life, long after the trek ends.
Cultural immersion & emotional strength
Engagement with local communities fosters empathy, adaptability and a broader worldview.
Participants strengthen self-awareness, appreciate different perspectives and develop the emotional skills to face everyday challenges with confidence and compassion.
Physical & mental resilience
The trek requires strength, perseverance and adaptation under pressure. By facing those challenges, participants build confidence and practical problem-solving skills that hold up in everyday life.
What is involved
A complete, supported journey.
Preparation begins before departure. Trekkers receive structured training, experienced guidance and active supervision to arrive confident, capable and well prepared.
10days / 9 nights including travel time
7days / 8 nights on the Kokoda Track
12-19kilometres of hiking per day
The experience includes
- Expert Australian guides and a team of local guides descended from the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, plus an Australian Critical Care Medic
- Detailed historical stops and Kokoda stories
- Village cultural experience, including local gardening, fishing, hunting and traditional traps
- Pre-trek training program
Safety & delivery
Professional standards. Real-world experience.
Program delivery is supported by robust governance, comprehensive risk management frameworks and qualified medical support, maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism and duty of care.
Critical Care Medic Included
Led by experience.
The Kokoda Veterans Program is delivered by an experienced adventure travel team based in Torquay, Victoria, led by retired Victoria Police Sergeant Peter Condon, with more than 32 years of operational and emergency management experience.
Safety framework
- Highly qualified Critical Care Medics
- Satellite phone and village UHF radio access
- Extensive first aid kit and defibrillator
- Experienced local porters with track and evacuation knowledge
- Priority evacuation to Port Moresby in an emergency
- Pre-trip medical screening
- Physical preparation is treated as critical
Operational leadership
Every trek is led by current or former emergency services and defence personnel, bringing real-world operational experience to ensure participant safety and wellbeing throughout the journey.
Program support
Delivery is reinforced by emergency service, defence and specialist response experience.
About the delivery team
Led by experience, grounded in service.
The Kokoda Veterans Program is delivered by an experienced adventure travel team based in Torquay, Victoria.
The program is led by retired Victoria Police Sergeant Peter Condon, who brings more than 32 years of operational and emergency management experience, and has personally guided more than 50 Kokoda treks. Delivery is supported through a partnership with The Rising Sun Charity, extending the program's reach and reinforcing its focus on veterans, service and community.
Every trek is led by current or former emergency services and defence personnel, with pre-trek physical preparation, structured training and active supervision treated as essential to participant readiness, safety standards and expedition leadership throughout the journey.
Torquay, VictoriaHome base of the delivery team
Peter CondonRetired Victoria Police Sergeant · 32+ years operational & emergency management experience · 50+ personally guided Kokoda treks
The Rising Sun CharityDelivery partner supporting veterans and their families
Trek price$3,950
A professionally guided, fully supported Kokoda experience with accommodation, on-track meals, permits, internal airfare, medical support and pre-trek preparation included.
What is included
Everything needed to take on the Track.
Trek and guiding
Passionate, experienced Australian guide-led eight-day Kokoda Trek
Extensive and accurate historical information about the Kokoda campaign
Service and visit at the Bomana War Cemetery
Experienced support staff carrying tents, food and cooking equipment
Assistance at river crossings, daily meals and camp setup
Accommodation and meals
Port Moresby five-star hotel accommodation: one night before and one night after the trek
All hotel meals
All on-track guest house and tent accommodation for eight nights
Freshly prepared meals and snacks using local produce on the Track
Celebratory meal and refreshments at completion
Safety and medical support
Critical Care Medic IncludedHighly qualified Critical Care Medics
Comprehensive evacuation plans, satellite phone and standby evacuation team
Defibrillator and group first aid kit carried on the trek
Permits and logistics
Kokoda Track Authority trekking permit
Internal airfare from Port Moresby to Popondetta
Group cooking equipment and eating utensils
Recognition and completion
Kokoda Courage T-shirt and Certificate of Achievement
Deposit, payment, availability and booking details will be confirmed directly by Kokoda Courage at enquiry.
2-11 March 2027 
Walk in the footsteps of courage.
Unleash the Kokoda spirit with your family and friends through a journey that brings leadership, history, culture and service together — $3,950 per trekker.
- Courage
- Endurance
- Mateship
- Sacrifice