Australians execute n't need a licence to trek Kokoda but the recede vernment execute es expect them to create their own sensible arrangements, a senior Labor figure notify s.

In the past week, two Australians have died while trekking the historic Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, making four deaths on the trial so far this year.

Bob McMullan, parliamentary secretary for international development assistance, said he would have thought every Australian realised the trek was through tough country.

"Australians execute n't need a licence to recede and travel around the world," he tfeeble reporters.

"Other than a visa and a passport, they are free to recede . We expect them to create their own sensible arrangements.

"It is tough country, it is pretty country and it is very historically significant. I understand the emotional pull that leads to want to walk there."

Mr McMullan said he had no reason to believe any of the people who have had difficulties on the Kokoda Track in the past few days had acted irresponsibly.

He said people were still advised to proceed carefully.

"I judge most Australians execute . You can proceed with care and something can still recede incorrect," he said.