Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway

The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway is an 800-meter path along Brays Bay with 22 information stations displaying photographs and maps about the 1942-1943 military campaign. The route stretches from Concord Repatriation General Hospital to Rhodes Railway Station and includes covered areas and barbecue facilities along the way.

The memorial opened in 1996 to honor soldiers who fought along the Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea during World War II. This campaign was critical to Australia's defense against Japanese forces in the region.

This place honors the soldiers who fought during World War II and helps Australians connect with that part of their past. The space serves as a gathering point where people can remember those who died in the Papua New Guinea campaign.

The path is flat and easy to walk, making it accessible for visitors of all fitness levels. Shaded and covered areas along the route provide good spots to rest and read the information displays comfortably.

The Memorial Rose Garden holds 500 dedication plaques on semicircular walls surrounded by roses and tropical plants from Papua New Guinea. This planting connects Australian remembrance with the landscape of the region where fighting took place.

Location: New South Wales

Location: Concord West

Inception: 1994

Official opening: October 3, 1996

GPS coordinates: -33.83470,151.09100

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51