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Crossing the Edwards River to reach Scotties Hut. Photo: Dave Mitchell

There’s more than one way to skin the St James

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By Dave Mitchell

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Dave Mitchell rides the St James Cycle Trail and details all the options for overnight stays

The St James Station was farmed since 1862 but when it was retired in 2008, the stunning scenery, mountain ranges and cool clear streams, rivers and lakes were encompassed into the 78,000ha St James Conservation Area. The park fits snugly between the Spenser Mountains and the St James and Opera ranges. It’s dissected by the […]

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