Kokoda Trail GPX, Stages & Public Transport Guide
Km 0 → Km 85 · 85 km · 4 transit-optimized stages
85km
Total Distance
4
Stages
5,183m
Total Ascent
0
Transit Stops
Plan Kokoda Trail
Kokoda Trail covers 85 km with 5,183 m of ascent from Km 0 to Km 85. Use the full-route GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- Mar-Nov
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 4 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- Limited transit access
- Stage options
- 4 days hiking / 2 days trail running / 3 days fastpacking
🚌 Why transit-optimized?
We split Kokoda Trail into 4 stages optimized for day-hiking effort. This trail is remote — transit connections are limited, so plan transport in advance.
Full Trail Map
Stage Directory
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Km 0 → Km 21 | 21.3 km | +1624m | 6h 54m | — |
| 2 | Km 21 → Km 43 | 21.3 km | +1220m | 7h 05m | — |
| 3 | Km 43 → Km 64 | 21.4 km | +1238m | 7h 04m | — |
| 4 | Km 64 → Km 85 | 21.2 km | +1101m | 7h 05m | — |
| Total | 85.3 km | +5,183m | 28h 10m |
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 4 days.
Elevation Profile
The Kokoda Trail is a 85 km long-distance hiking trail in Papua New Guinea. This car-free guide breaks it into 4 transit-optimized stages, each starting and ending at a public transport stop.
Ready to hike Kokoda Trail?
Pick your first stage below and download the GPX. Every stage has transit connections listed.
🗂️ Open data source: Kokoda Trail on OpenStreetMap (relation 7578789). Transit stops from OSM.