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I’ve come at the start of rainy season to see how this region, more famous as a winter getaway, will lure Australians to their own backyard.
I’m taking a one-way trip, arriving in Cairns, then heading north to Port Douglas along the Captain Cook Highway – known for being one of Australia’s prettiest stretches of road. The rest of the drive will run all the way south to Townsville, along a rainforested route called the Great Green Way.
Day 1: Cairns
Arriving in Cairns, my first stop is a new hotel called Flynn, which is bidding to transform Cairns from its cheap and cheerful backpacker image into an upmarket destination.
Joshua Tree National Park reopened four of its campgrounds yesterday after being closed in compliance with California stay-at-home orders. The list includes campgrounds at Black Rock, Indian Cove, Cottonwood, and Hidden Valley. All campgrounds will operate at limited capacity due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Hidden Valley campground will be open on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are required for Black Rock, Indian Cove, and Cottonwood campgrounds. To make a reservation, visit