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Australia's tropical North Queensland is a region of mountain fjords, lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls and sandy beaches that naturally urge visitors to explore its wilderness. This string of islands is the perfect territory to rent a kayak and tour the diverse landscape with a sturdy, waterproof camera. When you're on your locum tenens assignments in Australia, you can venture to this breathtaking area and find one of the best spots to paddle through the turquoise water.
Snapper Island is the most accessible region within Hope Islands National Park. Situated at the mouth of Daintree River, the plot of land is surrounded by crystal clear sea that reveals gardens of rainbow-colored coral, attracting green turtles and numerous species of fish. You can take a break on the Snapper and traverse its coast, or snorkel the reef that resides just off the northern fringe.
For a more civilized tourist experience, Dunk Island plays host to a beachfront cafe, resort and a national park campground. Still, about 75 percent of the island's mountains, beaches and coral reefs are protected as national and marine parks that provide the perfect opportunity to view wild birdlife, fish, turtles and the dugong, a large marine mammal in the manatee family.