Mountain Bike Adventure

3 Nights / 4 Days Kokoda to Buna Beach

BOOKING CODE 3NMB

Kokoda Spirit prides itself on the professionalism of its staff, and its friendly and knowledgeable ambience. Our staff truly make all the difference in ensuring that all our participants have a memorable experience. Our priority is the safety of our guests. All of our staff are focused on ensuring that all of our riders complete their adventure safely and enjoyably.

Our Mountain Bike Adventure is good touring riding on general flat to undulating rough tracks. It can be enjoyed by the novice or experienced rider. We are accompanied on our rides by our truck and general staff, making it easy for you to enjoy the ride worry free.

Our packages are designed to eliminate any hidden extras and to make the logistics and organising of your adventure hassle free and great value for money. Our senior guides are experienced and they love to share their knowledge of PNG history and the culture of their Country.

Our food is fresh and delicious and prepared by our cooks on the track or village for you. We do not use dehydrated food or ration packs. Each night we will stay in local villages adding to the ambience of the experience.

Day 1

Arrive from Port Moresby and fly in to Kokoda. We explore Kokoda area and ride to the village of Oivi on the Kokoda Track. We camp by the side of a crystal clear stream.

Oivi was the scene of one of our early battles and the area where Captain Sam Templeton was killed. We will also visit the beautiful Oivi Waterfall. Easy day today only two hours ride.

Overnight Oivi

Day 2

After breakfast an early start to our ride today takes us towards the Solomon Sea along bumpy tracks and trails and past many beautiful villages, streams and Jungle scenery. We visit the battle sites of Gorari and Awala on our way to our overnight destination of Buna Beach Guest House. We stop at Popendetta for quick shopping and visit the War Memorial and the Hayman Parkinson Memorial.

We then continue on to Buna, on our way to Buna we will stop at the Girua/Doburdura airstrip which was the home of the US bombers, we will also stop in and view the airstrip used by the fighter planes. Both these strips can be seen, with some imagination, as they were back in the war years. You will also see the massive horseshoe earth embankments used to park the planes in for protection.

We ride through the Japanese bunker system and then down past the old and new Japanese airstrips. You can still see the large bomb craters in the area and the positions of the Japanese anti aircraft guns. We will actually see a Japanese anti aircraft gun and radio set in its original position.
We then ride through the village onto the beach for our short journey to the Buna Guest House. We are greeted on arrival by traditional dances and refreshments.

Our Dinner tonight is a traditional feast. The Beach House is right on the beach and has fantastic views and great swimming. Tonight we feast and enjoy some relaxing drinks.

Today is a great trip through undulating tracks and across many rivers. It is a long day, but is rewarded with a refreshing swim in the Solomon Sea and a spectacular sunset.

Today will be an 8 hour moderate ride.

Overnight in Buna Guest House

Day 3

After breakfast we take a short outrigger canoe ride across the river to the Buna Museum. We trek through the Buna battlefields and view the Japanese bunker systems in the area. The bunkers are made out of 44 gallon drums filled with sand and covered with palm trees. We return to Buna Beach for our ride to Sanananda.

We then set off on our ride to the famous Huggins Corner which was the scene of fierce battles. We discover tank shells, armaments, anti aircraft gun and a Jeep.

We then return by bike to camp at the Buna Guest House.

Our afternoon is spent relaxing at our beach front house. The Beach House is right on the beach and has fantastic views and great swimming. Tonight we feast and enjoy some relaxing drinks.

Today is a flat 7 hour ride.

Overnight Buna Guest House

Day 4

After breakfast we depart for Gona, where we inspect the battle fields of this area. We visit the Gona Mission Station and discover a vehicle riddled with bullets from the war. We get to see the strategic positions of both the Australian and Japanese. Mid morning we depart for our flight back to Port Moresby.

Overnight Port Moresby Hotel

Minimum

4 people

Pricing

Your price for the 4-Day Mountain Bike Adventure is $1,395.00 per person.

Inclusions

• Airport and Hotel transfers
• Accommodation in Port Moresby for 2 night’s pre and post ride
• Accommodation in guest houses along the ride
• All meals on the Bike Ride
• Group Equipment Porters/Cooks
• Village fees
• Certificate of completion
• Local Bike Leader
• Bike Mechanic
• Internal flight Port Moresby to Kokoda
• Return flight from Popendetta
• Visit to Bomana War Cemetery
• $10 million Public Liability Policy
• Kokoda Spirit Group T-Shirt

Exclusions

• Anti-Malarial medication or inoculations as recommended by your local Doctor
• Personal first aid and personal care items
• Medical Certificate
• Visa for entry into PNG
• Passport
• Personal travel insurance
• Personal expenses in Port Moresby

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