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Niugini Patrol Leaders

Adventure Kokoda Patrols are organised by a local PNG trekking company, Kokoda Experience Pty Ltd. The principal of the company is Alex Rama who has led more than 250 groups across Kokoda over the past 15 years.

Alex is from Naduri Village on the Kokoda Trail. He engages his Niugini 'wan-tok' brothers from villagers along the Trail to support Adventure Kokoda treks. This is an important safety factor in choosing to trek with them - they are in constant radio contact with each other and can seek immediate help in the event of an emergency.

Alex has trekked with Major Charlie Lynn since 1991 and together they have selected and trained Niugini Kokods Patrol Leaders for our patrols over the original wartime track - this is the route their fathers carried our wounded Diggers to safety during the Kokoda campaign.

Alex employs fellow Koiari and Orokaiva guides from villages along the track to assist on his treks. They know every step along the way and are truly 'masters of their environment.'

Kokoda Expeditions Limited Niugini trekkers are covered by the Adventure Kokoda public liability insurance policy as they are organised through Adventure Kokoda Pty Limited.

What trekkers say about our PNG Kokoda Patrol Leaders and Guides . . .

'I have never experienced a culture where there is such a willingness to go out of their way for someone. Each and every one of them went above and beyond anything I could expect . . . I cannot praise these boys enough for everything they did for us . . .'

'The strongest, toughest, most capable group of men I have ever seen, and also they are polite, cooperative, patient and gentle in looking after the well-being and physical safety of middle-aged grumbies like me. Could not have done it without them . . .'

'A great bunch of dedicated guys who never lose enthusiasm despite the trek. They are a pleasure to be with and show great pride in what they do . . .'

'They were great blokes. Nothing was too much trouble. There always seemed to be a helping hand there when ever I needed one . . .'

'These guys were the unexpected surprise which by the end of the trek were my highlight . . .'

'What a great bunch of guys. Very attentive. My personal porter was Luksen - can I adopt him? . . . '

'They were unbelievable - a true highlight of the trek . . .'

'The Papua New Guineans were excellent. My personal porter, Gewa from Kagi' was a true angel . . . '

'First class. A pleasure to be with them - 'good blokes' . . . '