Kokoda Barracks is an Australian Army base located in the Canungra Military Area near Witheren, Queensland. It is named after the Kokoda Track campaign during World War II.
Geography The base is in the upper Coomera River Valley between the Darlington Range and the Beechmont Range.
History The base was established in 1942 for Army jungle warfare and infantry training. It was closed from 1948 to 1954. It was in active use during the Vietnam War.
Use The Australian Army Intelligence Corps uses the facility for training. The Australian Army Land Warfare Centre, Canungra is located there. Due to be being used for training, it has a high transient population.
See also List of Australian military bases
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