Essentially a mopping up operation by the time the Australians arrived, the Aitape–Wewak campaign saw the Australians establish themselves around Tadji airfield at Aitape in late 1944 before conducting a limited offensive through the Torricelli and Prince Alexander Ranges throughout 1944 and 1945. During these operations, after the 17th Brigade had been relieved from defensive duties around Tadji, the 2/7th engaged in a series of small unit actions against the Japanese and was involved in capturing Maprik.
After the Australian arrival at Aitape, the Aitape–Wewak campaign involved a limited offensive by the Australians through the Torricelli and Prince Alexander Ranges. The 2/7th engaged in small-unit actions against Japanese forces after relieving the 17th Brigade from their defensive duties around Tadji.