Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway, Rhodes, NSW, Australia
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Aussiebrian
S 33° 50.074 E 151° 05.435
56H E 323315 N 6254546
You can visit the 22 stations which commemorate the service of those who participated in the Kokoda Track and New Guinea campaign in World War II
Waymark Code: WM17YGE
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 04/21/2023
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The campaign in Papua New Guinea from July 1942 to January 1943, of which the fighting on the Kokoda Track formed a large part was, with respect to the direct security of Australia, the most important ever fought by Australian soldiers.
This commemorative pathway opened in 1994 and is next to Concord Hospital which was formerly a hospital for soldiers.
The walkway features 22 stations which describe the action which took place at specific places on the track. There is also an education centre which provides programs for school students and the general public. Sevices are also held for ANZAC day and VP Day(Victory in Pacific).
A commemorative scroll is projected on the wall of the education centre.
Type of Resource: Museum Exhibit/Display
Other from above - Please Specify: Muesum Exhibit and Information Stations
Relevant Position in Armed Forces:
All Australian forces which participated in the New Guinea Campaign.
Nationality: Australian
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date if Relevant: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
You must post an original picture with your visit, preferably with yourself in the shot.