Collie

You will be sure to be delighted with Collie.  Even the drive up to this historic and well-known town is so picturesque and scenic, you will need to keep the camera handy and be prepared to stop at many pojnts along the Coalfields Highway and capture the many magnificent views as you wend your way up the hill to reach Collie.

Although well-known for its rich mining heritage, Collie is also the centre of a wealth of natural beauty, that is well worth exploring and experiencing.

The impressive Wellington Dam for instance is a ‘must see’ on any visitor’s agenda and if you are lucky enough to be in the area when it overflows, you will be treated to a truly magnificent experience.  And Wellington Dam isn’t the only spot where you can have a great water-based experience- try swimming at the picturesque Minninup Pool, camping at Honeymoon Pool or wandering along one of the great bushwalks at the Harris Dam, or even, for those who enjoy  a more adventurous challenge, water-skiing at Stockton Lake.  All of these places are in and around the natural forests that surround Collie.  Pack the picnic basket and enjoy!!!

For those whose interests are of a more sedate nature, the town of Collie is a fascinating place to explore.  Evidence of the riches from coal mining can be found in the lovely old buildings that still stand in the town.  Proud pubs that have been carefully restored and renovated, grand houses for the mining magnates and public buildings are of interest.  The Collie Visitor Centre has developed a heritage walk that will help your enjoyment and understanding of Collie’s interesting and varied history.

Collie’s growth was also helped by the railway system, and in the town,  there are plenty of sights to see, things to do and stories to tell about the railways and how they impacted on the town.

For those who are interested in the practices of coal mining, a visit to the tourist mine is a ‘must’- here you can learn about how the miners worked in the early days and see some of the machinery and equipment that they used to extract the mineral.  Visits to the open cut mines are also available for those who would like to see the more modern methods being used.

Like many country towns, sport is very important to the citizens of Collie, and recently a new facility for those who are into cars, racing and all aspects of this sport has been developed.  Motoring South West is using a disused mining site to hold a varied and high profile program of motor racing events, with something for everyone.

This is just a taste of Collie- there is lots more, and the friendly staff at the Collie Visitor Centre, situated on Throssell Street will be only too happy to help you find your way to the various attractions, not to mention the wide range of accommodation, activities, restaurants, cafes and much more!!
Contact the Collie Visitor Centre on Ph: 9734 2051, Fax: 9734 7518, Email: info@collierivervalley.org.au or visit the website on Website: www.collierivervalley.org.au