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A STACE ODYSSEY
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Welcome to A Stace Odyssey - a unique travel and photography blog. Join us as we tour around Australia recording special experiences and having fun. You can subscribe at the bottom of the home page to receive regular updates. Read on, and enjoy.
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Otway Odyssey
There's nothing like a rainforest to soothe the soul. The Otway Ranges, a favourite destination for us in Victoria, offers a serene escape into nature. As you wander through the lush greenery, you're greeted by the sound of birds twittering and the gentle babbling of a nearby creek. The air is fresh and filled with the earthy scent of moss and ferns. The overhanging canopy creates a dark and tranquil atmosphere where you feel completely immersed in the natural world, away fro
Nov 233 min read
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Up Swifts Creek...
Our adventures continue with a return trip to the magnificent Murray Valley National Park. This time, we crossed the border into NSW and camped at a National Park campsite called Swifts Creek. It was a peaceful and private campsite, surrounded by towering river red gums and perched on the banks of a deep and cool creek system. The well-maintained boat ramp doubled as a launching pad for swimming in the cool running water. A most welcome activity on a hot day. With this as our
Nov 33 min read
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La Belle - Bellarine Peninsula
It all started with a glorious sunrise over Corio Bay in Geelong, where we stayed for few days to explore the magnificent Bellarine Peninsula on the Victorian coast. Geelong This is a great town to visit with loads of natural beauty and all the advantages of a large city for art, dining and entertainment options. A delicious seafood dinner on the pier was delightful. The morning light over the shallow and still water provided some great photography opportunities as well as be
Oct 194 min read
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Exploring the tranquil coastal haven of Harrington, NSW
Where the Manning River meets the Pacific ocean We've had many wonderful trips along the beautiful NSW North Coast, but they have mostly...
Sep 282 min read
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Strzelecki Ranges
Heading north away from the Gippsland Coast, we crossed through the magnificent Strzelecki Ranges to visit a few places including Agnes...
May 243 min read
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Our Glorious Gippsland Adventure
Whilst staying in the area close to the Wilsons Promontory National Park, we decided to explore the surrounding region to the east and...
May 113 min read
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Exploring the Natural Wonders of Wilsons Promontory
A beautiful sunrise is the ideal way to begin this blog about our time spent exploring the magnificent Wilsons Promontory in the South...
May 44 min read
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Frolicking around Kangaroo Island: Exploring the north coast
This is the third and last blog about our journey around Kangaroo Island where we joined some close friends to explore the island and...
Apr 123 min read
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Flippers and Granite: Exploring the Wild West of Kangaroo Island
Our journey around Kangaroo Island continues with a visit to the south and west ends of the Island. Part of this magnificent and rugged...
Apr 63 min read
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Hopping Around Kangaroo Island
Our odyssey took us away from the mainland of South Australia to explore Kangaroo Island. The Island is renowned for its natural wonders,...
Mar 293 min read
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Travelling the Limestone Coast: Nature's Masterpiece
Stunning beaches, fine white sand, sinkholes and caves, ancient wonders and salt lakes, the Limestone Coast, located in the southeastern...
Mar 234 min read
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Exploring the Hidden Gems : Roving Victoria's best kept secrets
Our odyssey has taken us into north-west Victoria to do some photography and bird-watching at some hidden gem sites. We also created a...
Feb 232 min read
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Festive Jaunting
On our way to see family for the festive season, we stopped at some wonderful places in regional NSW. Our first stop was a river-side...
Jan 192 min read
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Grand Old Grampians
A short trip to the magnificent Grampians National Park in western Victoria was a perfect way to round off the 2024 year before the...
Jan 112 min read
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Heartland
Our recent travels have taken us through the heart of central Victoria - an area rich in diversity, boasting fabulous granite outcrops, a...
Nov 3, 20244 min read
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Island Time
After enjoying the delights of tropical north Queensland and some wonderful land-based explorations it was time to head to the coast and...
Sep 21, 20245 min read
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Cape York Adventure - Birding FNQ Part 2
The second part of our birding tour in Far North Queensland took us north from Mossman up into the Cape York Peninsula. Our ultimate...
Aug 31, 20243 min read
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Birding Tropical North QLD - Part 1
Part of our trip to Tropical Far North Queensland was to join a specialist birding tour in one of Australia's top birding destinations. A...
Aug 24, 20243 min read
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Rainforest Magic
Our visit to Far North Queensland was full of wonder and adventure, so we have lots of stories to share. This trip will be broken up into...
Aug 18, 20244 min read
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Wetlands, wineries and winners
Lakes, grapes, rivers and racehorses, Nagambie is a wonderful place to visit. Nestled on the majestic Goulburn River, Nagambie is thought...
Jun 22, 20243 min read
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