Comments and Notes
Air Tickets
If you book ex-Port Moresby and arrange your own international air tickets you must ensure you are able to transfer them to another date should your trek be cancelled or postponed for any reason. Australian Battlefield Treks and Tours will not be responsible for any loss due to air tickets that are not transferable to another time or date.
Credit Card Charge
A surcharge is applicable on all payments made by credit card. This varies according to the normal rate charged by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners, etc.
Passport
You will need to have a current passport which MUST be valid for six months from the return date of your travel.
Visa for Entry into PNG
You will need to arrange for an entry visa into PNG. The visa will be valid for six months from the time of issue.
Australian Battlefield Treks and Tours will supply a sponsor letter and provide a link with explanatory notes to assist with the visa application process.
Price Variation
The trek price may change at any time due to international currency fluctuations, airline fuel surcharges and other charges.
These variations will NOT be charged to you AFTER your full payment has been received.
Tour Variation
PNG has been referred to as the land of the unexpected. It is a developing nation and as such we cannot accept responsibility for accident, loss, injury, disappointment, delay in irregularity in flight accommodation, transportation and other services provided on your trip.
Application for any refunds due to any of these unforeseen circumstances must be made in writing. Any claim must be limited to the cost of the service. Australian Battlefield Treks and Tours does not accept liability for any additional costs for airline or transportation delays. In the event of any legal action against Australian Battlefield Treks and Tours the client/travel agent agrees where and/or accepting travel documents that such action will take place under the terms of the laws of the independent nation of Papua New Guinea.
Trek Itinerary Variations
Australian Battlefield Treks and Tours reserve the right to:
- change direction of the trek from Owers Corner to Kokoda or from Kokoda to Owers Corner; and
- make any variations to the trek itinerary in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
Personal Porters
If you are not in peak physical condition you are strongly advised to engage a Personal Porter prior to your departure from Australia.
If you are required to engage a Personal Carrier during your trek, you will be required to pay the full fee regardless of when the Personal Porter is engaged (no pro-rata) plus a $100 surcharge. Australian Battlefield Treks and Tours cannot guarantee the engagement of personal carriers during any trek.
Withdrawal from the Trek
If you have to withdraw from the trek for medical or any other reason you will be required to return to Australia on the first available international flight.
If you are evacuated from the trek for any reason you will be required to meet any personal accommodation, transport and medical expenses incurred whilst in Port Moresby and claim these against your personal travel insurance policy. Australian Battlefield Treks and Tours will not accept liability for any such expenses.
Personal Health Requirements
The Kokoda Trail crosses the rugged and remote Owen Stanley ranges in Papua New Guinea. The trek across the trail is a physically arduous challenge in a hot, humid and wet tropical environment. You therefore need to have a high standard of physical fitness and be free of physical ailments and handicaps.
Medical
You are advised to arrange for an appointment with your Medical Doctor to arrange for complete health check-up and fitness test due to the remote and physically challenging nature of the trek across the Kokoda Trail.
