Activities

You don’t have to travel far to access some of our State’s great mountain bike trails. Just two hours south of Perth is the Collie River region which is filled with a multitude of trail riding options. From novice to experienced, there are trails to suit all levels. Best of all, you can head off after work on a Friday afternoon, spend the weekend on the trails and be back on Monday morning. Of course, you could always stay a little longer. So grab your bike and clip on your helmet and let’s explore what this area has to offer.…

Home to the biggest dam mural in the world, an expansive outdoor gallery of murals and an impressive art gallery, Collie is certainly a visual treat. A trip to Collie is not complete without visiting the mega mural on the wall at Wellington National Park. Guido van Helten’s 8,000 square metre mega-mural on the Wellington Dam wall is inspired by local stories and photographs. You’ll find more art at the lookout at Wellington National Park, either end of the Suspension Bridge on Scenic Drive, and on walls throughout the town of Collie, showcasing the talents of more than 30 Australian…

Collie is home to authentic country pubs and a range of unique experiences to keep your belly full and your thirst quenched. You can’t go past a burger or a parmi at the Vic Hotel or the Federal Hotel, but don’t leave town without sampling the authentic Thai cuisine on offer at 8 Thai Ladies. An eggs benedict at The Colliefields will fuel your day, but if you don’t have time for a full sit-down breakfast, pop to the iconic Wagon in Central Park for a coffee and breaky to go. Combine a little retail therapy with your coffee and…

Collie with its many waterways, mountain bike tracks and trails and walking trails, is an outdoor lovers’ dream holiday destination. Bring your own gear for a DIY adventure, or hire SUPs, canoes or mountain bikes from local providers. Call Simone from TraaVerse for SUP and canoe hire, tours and trail transfers, Kym from Adventure Connections offers nature-based recreation and tourism experiences, or Alison from Forest Explorers for guided wildflower, mural, heritage walking tours and trail transfers. Try clay target shooting with Ultimate Shooting, nine holes at Collie Golf Club or waterskiing at Lake Kepwari, Stockton Lake or Glen Mervyn Dam.…