Battle of Buna

Trekkers begin 17 day – Kapa Kapa War trail

The track was used by American soldiers during World War 2 in 1942 under the command of General Douglas MacArthur during a battle to defeat the Japanese on the northern beaches.

The trekkers commenced the 220km journey at Gabagaba Village, Central Province and will across the rugged Owen Stanley Range to the north side of the Peninsula in Northern Province.

Kapa Kapa Trail runs roughly parallel and 30 miles southeast of the famous Kokoda Track.

The group will also visit the Buna area where the Battle of Buna–Gona took place during WW11.