Bike, camp & kayak at
Potters Gorge
FROM LAZING ABOUT BY HONEYMOON POOL TO TEARING IT UP ON THE MANY MOUNTAIN BIKE TRACKS, POTTERS GORGE IS THE ULTIMATE CAMPING DESTINATION TO EXPLORE. By MADELEINE STEPHENS
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n the shore of Wellington Dam, shaded by the jarrah and marri trees, lies the perfect place to base yourself for several days of riding, hiking and kayaking in the Collie region. Potters Gorge, about 20 minutes west of Collie, is situated in the serene and beautiful Wellington National Park. Pitch a tent or bring a caravan to one of the 55 sites at the gorge’s campground and relax by the water before exploring the national park’s mountain biking and walking trails. Late last year, several new mountain bike trails opened in Wellington National Park attracting families and dare devils alike to the area. The routes are part of the state government’s $10 million initiative to create 120 kilometres of tracks that wind through the areas surrounding Collie. Department of Biodiversity, Conservations and Attractions parks and visitor services assistant director Rod Annear, who is part of the team focused on transforming Collie into a trail town, says
the untouched landscape is what makes the trails so unique. “Sometimes mountain bike trails are built in more disturbed areas, but here it’s in a very intact national park so you’ve got beautiful landscape and environment that you are riding in." To start your adventure, either bring your own wheels or hire some from local bike shop Crank‘n Cycle. Situated at the Potters Gorge campgrounds is the Currawong Pump Track, a mountain bike trail designed for kids. The track has two sections: one for the littlies with small jumps and rollovers, and another for older kids with berms and the opportunity to go a little faster. For families and more experienced riders, there are about eight trails to the south of the gorge. Owner of Crank’n Cycle Erik Mellegers says there is a good mix of trails in the area to keep everyone in the family happy, from easy green routes to challenging black diamond tracks. visitbunburygeographe.com.au
