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Western Australia’s links with mining run deep, and one of the best spots to visit is the ex-coal<br />
mining town of Collie. A thriving community surrounded by wide countryside and the stunning<br />
Collie River Valley, you need to visit before this secret corner of Oz becomes common knowledge!<br />
Getting In & Around<br />
Found on the southwestern tip of Australia and just a<br />
couple of hours’ drive south of Perth, it’s easy to reach<br />
Collie by car, bus, or train.<br />
Things to See & Do<br />
Collie is surrounded by beautiful, natural sights like<br />
Wellington State Park, with its scenic Lennard Drive and<br />
cool swimming holes, as well as being criss-crossed<br />
by miles of scenic bike path through the jarrah forests<br />
outside of town. There’s the mural trail to follow as well,<br />
including the spectacular 8,000-square-metre mural<br />
painted on the side of Wellington Dam. If you’re interested<br />
in the town’s mining history, there’s a Replica Coal Mine<br />
just outside of town. Put on your hard hat and experience<br />
what it was like underground in the 1950s.<br />
Dining<br />
There are plenty of nice little places to grab a bite to eat in<br />
Collie, as well as some unexpected finds, too. Just north<br />
of the town is the excellent Harris River Estate, a familyowned<br />
vineyard that runs the Cellar Door restaurant on<br />
site.<br />
Accommodation<br />
You can stay in several places around Collie, but the heart<br />
of the town is home to The Colliefields, a traditional-style<br />
café, restaurant, and hotel that is ideal for a restful stay.<br />
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