Stage 2 of the Kokoda Track covers 8.6 km from Goodwater to Ioribaiwa, with 668 m of ascent and 527 m of descent. The highest point is 832 m. Allow about 5 hours of walking, plus breaks.
Distance, climb and elevation come from the Outest route data. Difficulty and time are estimates from distance and climb; your pace will vary with heat, pack weight and photo stops.
Village campsite on the ridge at Ioribaiwa, the point where the Japanese advance stopped in September 1942, with tent sites and village huts (guesthouses) shared first come, first served. Camping and hut fees are paid to the village through your operator.
Campsite by Ofi Creek, about 2.5 km past Ioribaiwa on the descent, known for one of the best swimming holes on the track (about 625 m). Used by groups that push on beyond Ioribaiwa.
Open campsite on Ua-Ule Creek, 3.5 km before Ioribaiwa after the Golden Staircase climb over Imita Ridge; it is also the farthest point of the KTA short-trek option from Owers Corner. Many creek crossings nearby, so expect wet feet.
Checked online in October 2026. Places marked "not confirmed by the operator" are named in trek operator itineraries, older listings or on OpenStreetMap but have no official page; village sites change, so your operator decides where you sleep. Village huts and campsites cannot be booked and are shared first come, first served; your licensed operator pays the landowner fees and carries tents or hammocks.
Emergency: your operator calls by satellite phone. Medevac +675 303 1000. Emergency & health guide
Pharmacies, ATMs, shops and stops: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hospitals and health centres checked online.
The full stage works offline in Outest, with the route, elevation, water and village points, and a trail guide you can ask about conditions and the next place to sleep.