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Set amongst some thick rainforest and over Mack's Creek, Corrigan's Suspension Bridge is definitely a must-visit when yo...
15/03/2021

Set amongst some thick rainforest and over Mack's Creek, Corrigan's Suspension Bridge is definitely a must-visit when you're in West Gippsland.

📌 Tarra Bulga National Park
📸 Lasky

Finding beauty in life's simple pleasures - the rolling fields and trails of the Macedon Ranges 📸 Debbie Karwata
11/03/2021

Finding beauty in life's simple pleasures - the rolling fields and trails of the Macedon Ranges

📸 Debbie Karwata

Everything looks stunning in autumn! So many reds, golden-yellows and greens and browns. Thanks to Larissa Darragh, a ph...
09/03/2021

Everything looks stunning in autumn! So many reds, golden-yellows and greens and browns.

Thanks to Larissa Darragh, a photographer & wanderer () for this gorgeous shot of Kyneton Botanic Gardens during autumn.

"Such a lovely well designed home in a beautiful peaceful setting. We had such a relaxing stay, it was just what we need...
08/03/2021

"Such a lovely well designed home in a beautiful peaceful setting. We had such a relaxing stay, it was just what we needed for a quick weekend getaway. We enjoyed exploring the house, sitting by the cosy fire with a glass or two of wine and spotting kangaroos was definitely a highlight! It's such a great place to completely switch off, we limited our screen time and didn't once turn on the TV. It was a chilly weekend so we were grateful for the electric blankets and of course the fireplace! Everything was spotless and well thought out and the bed was super comfy, what more could you ask for?!"

Time to check out this eco-friendly retreat for yourself!

https://www.booking.originsguide.com/en/2130165/riversdale-retreat

Autumn calls, come explore! 📌 Mornington Peninsula📸 Livn
07/03/2021

Autumn calls, come explore!



📌 Mornington Peninsula
📸 Livn

I know Spring is still a while away, but I wanted to take a moment to appreciate this picture perfect Canola field. Perf...
27/02/2021

I know Spring is still a while away, but I wanted to take a moment to appreciate this picture perfect Canola field. Perfectly captured by Kelvin Boyd (). If you’re near Nagambie it’s only a short detour off the Goulburn Valley highway.

Nothing better than a walk amongst nature to clear the head - it certainly helps us get clarity, connect the dots and re...
24/02/2021

Nothing better than a walk amongst nature to clear the head - it certainly helps us get clarity, connect the dots and recharge.

This photo was wonderfully captured by the folks at The Green Store, Trentham

Oh to escape and sit quietly on the beach that's my idea of paradise... What's yours?📸 📌 Venus Bay, Victoria
24/02/2021

Oh to escape and sit quietly on the beach that's my idea of paradise... What's yours?

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📌 Venus Bay, Victoria

A beautiful morning at Fleurs de Lyonville (), a micro flower farm nestled beside the Wombat State Forest in the Daylesf...
19/02/2021

A beautiful morning at Fleurs de Lyonville (), a micro flower farm nestled beside the Wombat State Forest in the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region in a little hamlet called Lyonville.

Oh Gippsland - you know how to put on a cracker sunset. Have a lovely and albeit more social weekend! xx 📌 Jumbunna ...
19/02/2021

Oh Gippsland - you know how to put on a cracker sunset.

Have a lovely and albeit more social weekend! xx



📌 Jumbunna hills, South Gippsland
📸 Craig Anderson via

You can't be unhappy in the middle of a big, beautiful river. 📌 Powlett River, Victoria📸 Chethiya Alahakoon ()
18/02/2021

You can't be unhappy in the middle of a big, beautiful river.



📌 Powlett River, Victoria
📸 Chethiya Alahakoon ()

~ Show me a bit of honey ~When you're next in Beechworth, pay a visit to Beechworth Honey (). Located at the top of Ford...
16/02/2021

~ Show me a bit of honey ~

When you're next in Beechworth, pay a visit to Beechworth Honey (). Located at the top of Ford Street, they have over 30 delicious single varietal honeys to taste, a beautiful collection of honey gifts, drinks and ice-creams and a fascinating working beehive with educational activities for inquisitive little minds.

They're also committed to educate and advocate for the sustainable preservation of bee habitats AND a proud members of 1% for the planet.

So when you're next in town show them some sugar and purchase some delicious local honey.

📸 Vend (.POS)

Life takes you down many paths, but my favourite one leads to the beach 🌊 🏄🏽‍♂️⁠⁠ 📸 Ash Hughes Photography ( )
15/02/2021

Life takes you down many paths, but my favourite one leads to the beach 🌊 🏄🏽‍♂️⁠
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📸 Ash Hughes Photography ( )

"I find the key is to think of a day as units of time, each unit consisting of no more than thirty minutes. Full hours c...
15/02/2021

"I find the key is to think of a day as units of time, each unit consisting of no more than thirty minutes.

Full hours can be a little bit intimidating and most activities take about half an hour.

Taking a bath: one unit, watching countdown: one unit, web-based research: two units, exercising: three units, having my hair carefully disheveled: four units.

It's amazing how the day fills up, and I often wonder, to be absolutely honest, if I'd ever have time for a job;

How do people cram them in?" 🙈

Fancy a little alpine wine tasting experience? High in the cool hills of Porepunkah you'll find the family owned winery...
14/02/2021

Fancy a little alpine wine tasting experience? High in the cool hills of Porepunkah you'll find the family owned winery.

Since planting commenced in 1998 owners, Annie and Bruce, have grown 13 varieties of grape. With approximately 10 acres under vine, the rows laid beautifully out across the hillside, the views are simply breathtaking.

🚴🏼‍♀️ 🍇 AND we're just a little excited as soon we'll be welcoming three handpicked homes that are a short 10 minute cycle along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.

📸 Feast High Country

Oh Chewton you are one glorious place. Mother nature at her finest. What soulful goodness. ⁠📸 Rebecca Covington
13/02/2021

Oh Chewton you are one glorious place. Mother nature at her finest. What soulful goodness. ⁠

📸 Rebecca Covington

“When you think things are bad, when you feel sour and blue, when you start to get mad…you should do what I do! Just tel...
12/02/2021

“When you think things are bad, when you feel sour and blue, when you start to get mad…you should do what I do! Just tell yourself, Duckie, you’re really quite lucky! Some people are much more…oh, ever so much more…oh, muchly much-much more unlucky than you!”

- Dr Seuss

Breathe in, breathe out and take care xx

📸 Stephen Winkler

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Origins Guide | Our Story

So you are wondering what the Origins Guide is all about? Well thanks for asking! The Origins Guide was created to help provide discerning travellers with a better way to discover beautiful homes and original experiences.

The founders of the Origins Guide Brett and Johan had corporate jobs and both travelled extensively for work. They actually lived in hotels for five years and realised that so many hotels and villas are cookie-cutter boxes, just like the one before and the one after.

Finding unique and authentic stays became a hobby. They realised the best moments of a journey are when they discovered a truly unique and authentic stay. A place that breaks the mould of traditional luxury and offers something that is true to its location. Quite often this is a wonderful home - to enjoy a destination through the lens of a passionate individual and one-off design.

However the challenge with finding beautiful homes is that sometimes they aren’t what they are supposed to be or they just don’t look as good as the photos (and don’t get us started on how long it takes to find a home - indecision anyone!?). Quite often they ended up back at hotels, too risk adverse or time poor to discover a unique home. Determined to change this along came the idea of launching the Origins Guide - a place to discover inspiring homes and one-off stay experiences.