HOW MUCH MONEY WILL I NEED ON THE KOKODA TRACK?

On the Track you need to take with you local currency (PNG Kina) in small denominations. You can organise to buy PNG currency through your local bank before you leave Australia or at the money exchanger at the International Airports. We would highly recommend that you have PNG currency before leaving Australia. Most things on the Track will cost K10 – K20 i.e., bunch of bananas, can of Coke. Approximately 400 Kina should be plenty. Villages sometimes sell ‘bilum bags’ they cost approximately K60 – K100.

It is also suggested to bring around K200 per person for tips (K100 for your Personal Porter and K100 for Group Porters). Please note tipping is voluntary.

Please Note: the local villages do not have change to give you, therefore lots of small change is best.
In Port Moresby Eftpos machines are few and far between. For your own safety we do not recommend you go into Port Moresby town to the local bank.