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The Greatness of the South West Edge

Australia's Great South West Edge is a place where nature flaunts her beauty proudly, showing off stunning white beaches, verdant forests, limestone caves and rows of endemic wildflowers. During your locum assignment in Australia, you can take advantage of the landscape by exploring the trails, soaking up rays along the coastline or taking a tour of ancient landscapes in the area's national parks.

The Bibbulmun Track is a world-famous long-distance walking trail, stretching nearly 625 miles (1,000 km) from the Perth Hills to Albany. Most people can't complete the eight-week adventure during their stay Down Under, but day walks or overnight trips are suitable activities for hikers of all skill levels.

Within the region's Torndirrup National Park rests the Natural Bridge and the Gap, two spectacular formations that have been sculpted over millions of years by the Southern Pacific. From the Gap, you can see rocks that pre-date most living organisms on Earth. Another must-see during your explorations are the limestone caves of Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, where the surface of the inner walls creates dancing reflections off the water on the cave's floor.