Destination
Collie River Valley
Australind
Allanson
Bunbury
Climb the mountain to the top of the Darling Scarp and discover the beautiful Collie River Valley, which is quickly becoming Western Australia’s mountain biking capital.
Collie
Gelorup Stratham
Boyanup
Capel
Donnybrook
Busselton
Collie River Valley region IT MAY BE cold outside, but Collie is the hottest adventure destination in Western Australia right now. Just two hours south of Perth, the town is one giant playground, with tracks and trails in abundance and the largest collection of recreational lakes in the state nestled amongst beautiful jarrah forests. Collie is home to the biggest dam mural in the world in the heart of the Wellington National Park, an expansive mural trail to explore throughout town as well as an underground experience and intriguing historical attractions. Whatever your passion, Collie is the place to down tools and take time to fuel your adventurous spirit. You’ve earned it.
Must-dos 1 Immerse yourself in creativity Did we mention art? Collie is home to the world’s largest dam wall mural; a spectacular site at Wellington Dam in the heart of the Wellington National Park. Spanning 8,000 square metres, this is an artwork to behold. Inspired by local stories and photographs, the mural evokes an appreciation of the good life; simple pleasures and family connections in nature.
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Explore an expansive outdoor art gallery throughout Collie’s town centre. The Collie Mural Trail tells stories about the Collie River Valley’s living heritage – strong voices from local people and places. The Collie Art Gallery showcases a diverse and impressive exhibition program, as well as one of the largest single art prizes in regional Australia – the $50,000 Collie Art Prize. 2 It's marshmallow time - Don’t let the cold weather
keep you inside. Rug up, load up the camper and get ready to toast marshmallows around the campfire. You’re spoilt for choice for camping options in the Collie River Valley, with a range of options in Wellington National Park, Stockton Lake and Lake Kepwari. If you’d prefer your camping experience with a few creature comforts, try the Collie River Valley Tourist Park or the “camping without camping” experience at Black Diamond Lodge, affordable accommodation with a firepit to boot. 3 Water, water water - You may be inland, but there’s no shortage of aquatic adventure playgrounds in the Collie River Valley. Start at the picturesque and culturally significant Minningup Pool, where the Collie River is at its widest, ideal for swimming, canoeing or picnicking. Follow the Collie River in
Wellington National Park to uncover an array of natural swimming pools and, if the water’s course is high, it’s an ideal place to kayak. Try the intense blue waters of Stockton Lake, or the most recent and largest addition to the collection, Lake Kepwari. Hop on a SUP from TraaVerse, we promise you won’t be cold for long! visitbunburygeographe.com.au
