In August 2009 , the Kokoda Track was the destination for a group of trekkers that were killed when their light plane , Airlines PNG Flight 4684 , crashed en route to Kokoda Station . All 13 people on board , including 9 Australian trekkers , were killed in the crash . As a result , the Australian Government committed $ 1.8 million to improve safety along the track . Funds would be used to improve the safety of airstrips at Kokoda , Menari , Kagi , Melei , Efogi , and Naduri , villages located along the track . A second radio channel would also be installed to deal with emergencies and maintenance work
Airlines PNG Flight 4684
Airlines PNG Flight 4684
Kokoda Track