Originally famous as a battle ground between Australia and Japan in World War II, the Kokoda Trail now enjoys new fame as one of the best and most adventurous hikes in the world. Located amongst Papua New Guinea's lush rainforests, the Kokoda Trail is downright picturesque. But it does have a dark side. Extreme weather, dangerous wildlife, uncertain terrain, and hostile natives make the trail a risky undertaking for tourists attempting the ambitious trek.
Hikers have reported being attacked with machetes by local tribes, particularly if tensions between the various villages are high. Life-threatening dehydration, swimming across streams full of deadly creatures, and succumbing to malaria are more things you can look forward to if you decide to take on Kokoda. And that's just what we've heard from the ones who make it out alive...