Collie

The town of Collie, 200 kilometres south of Perth, lies in a scenic valley formed by the Darling Ranges. Collie has warm to hot summers, cool clear autumn days, crisp and occasionally misty winter days. Collie comes alive with colour in the springtime (September to November) as a diverse range of wildflowers start to bloom. Collie is proud of its long mining heritage. Visitors can gain an understanding of underground miners' lifestyle through a visit to the Replica Underground Coal Mine, located next to the Collie Visitor Centre. History buffs will enjoy the Coalfields Museum, Old Collie Goods Sheds, All Saints Anglican Church and the Railway Station. Due to its forest location, Collie offers picturesque walks and drives through large stands of jarrah, marri, sheoak, and blackbutt forests. Collie's varied waterways offer a wide range of activities, from a quiet canoe paddle at Minninup Pool, on the upper reaches of the Collie River, to a more challenging adventure on the rapids below the wall of Wellington Dam. Bush camping, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, and marroning (in season) are some of the recreational pursuits available for visitors to the Collie River Valley. Natural attractions include Wellington National Park, Harris Dam, and the Collie River. The Bibbulmun Track (a world class 1000 kilometre walk trail), and the Mundabiddi long distance off road cycle trail, both pass through the Collie townsite. Collie has a wide range of accommodation, including motels, Australian style hotels, bed and breakfasts, caravan park and farm stays.