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The top of the dam wall offers a good spot for getting close to the top of the overflowing water. You can also get some idea of how much water has been used if you happen to visit during the long dry months here.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: A short walk from the lookout
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This is an awesome spot for getting a (literal wet) feel for the sheer volume of water flowing over the top and discharging from the bottom of the Wellington Dam on its way to Bunbury via the Collie River.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: A slightly longer walk from the visitor centre tha
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A lot of the granite used in the construction of the Wellington Dam came from this quarry which is now a peaceful picnic spot. BBQ's with chopped wood and is provided free to use for visitors. There are also toilets, shelters, picnic tables and a large grassed area.
The quarry wall is also used regularly by abseilers (contact Collie Office for bookings –
08- 9734 1988).
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Follow the signs from the visitor centre
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Honeymoon Pool is a peaceful camping ground and picnic area a short drive from Wellington Dam.
Facilities include toilets, wood BBQ's, camp kitchen, central rubbish pick-up area, picnic tables and untreated tap water.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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The old Goods Shed was built in 1898 by CY O'Connor and forms part of the 'Working Life Trail' in Collie. The shed has recently been restored by the Collie Heritage Society and is used on occasion for a market on alternate Sunday mornings.
Updated Jan 12, 2006
Address: Forrest Street, Collie
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The Visitor Centre is on the left as you head down the main street of Collie. You will find a variety of brochures on attractions in and around Collie as well as further a field as well as accommodation and wineries in the area. The centre provides a booking service for rail and coach Australia wide as well as selling the usual souvenirs. If you need to store packs and parcels while on the Mundabiddi Cycle Trail or walking the Bibbulmum Track, you can store with free with the visitors centre. They also encourage you to register with them while on these two tours.
You can also book a tour through the replica mine which is situated next door. The visitor centre is open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm and weekends and public holidays from 10.00am - 4.00pm (summer) and 10.00am - 3.00pm (winter). Closed Christmas Day
Updated Jan 12, 2006
Address: Throssell Street, Collie
Phone: (08) 9734 2051
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Aboriginal Art is one of the features of this park which was named in the honour of Joseph Northover Senior and all Nyoongar people of past and present generations. Baarnimarr is the tribal name of Joseph Northover and means ‘happy person’, ‘happy go lucky’. Northover was an advocate for reconciliation because he believed that all people are equal and unique. The park was established in 1997. The park also features native plants
Written Jan 2, 2006
Address: Throssell Street, Collie
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This is a magnificent church built in 1915 in an Italian style. While beautiful on the outside, the interior is a surprise of an amazing mural which depicts the Saints, Bishops, early settlers, miners and aboriginal people. Painted by Philip Goatcher over an eight month period, the mural was fully restored in 1996. The church features lovely stained glass windows and local jarrah timbers and the altar crucifix reported dates back to the 17th century.
Written Jan 2, 2006
Address: Cnr Venn and Harvey Street, Collie
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There is a 10km trail which follows the river from north of the town to Mungalup Road which is suitable for walking or cycling. There are picnic facilities as well as information shelters along the trail to enjoy.
Written Jan 2, 2006
Address: Collie
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The present railways station supersedes the original station which was demolished in 1977. There is a gift shop, café for light meals and a memorabilia room and is open 7 days a week.
While the building is supposed to be a replica, there are points which state that it is not a true replica. The building almost seems back to front.. the nicer side facing the tracks. The new floor is also tiled unlike those prior to 1950.
Written Jan 2, 2006
Address: Throssell Street, Collie
Collie lies in within a valley of the Darling Ranges and is around 200km south of Perth. The town was declared in 1896 and named after Dr Alexander Collie RN who discovered the area in 1829. Once...
I've included my Wellington Dam pages under Collie as this is the closest town. You'll be disappointed if you're seeking tips on Collie because I don't have any. Collie is about 50 km's from Bunbury...
Build your own Collie page
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