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Merridy Cairn-Duff

Merridy is a born and bred, down-to-earth Aussie simply in love with her own backyard and has spent every spare minute since childhood exploring its many unique treasures. Her outdoor adventures began underwater and included participating in a world's first documentary photo shoot and now continue terra firma chasing award winning images in canyons of the Blue Mountains.

02/05/23
Lightning Ridge: A Guide to Opal Fossicking
27/04/17
Our Kind of Day Spa in Fortress Canyon
21/03/17
Maiyingu Marragu Aboriginal Reserve in Newnes
14/03/17
Serendipity Canyon in the Blue Mountains
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