Discover Collie: Art, Trails and Mining History

Collie brings together public art, riverside trails and traces of its mining and railway history. The town is also the service hub for its trails, offering accommodation, services and related amenities for visitors.

Art and Stories on the Collie Mural Trail

The Collie Mural Trail is an extensive outdoor gallery connecting Wellington Dam with the town centre of Collie. It tells stories about the rich cultural heritage of the Collie River Valley. The trail features works by more than 30 Australian artists, including many from Collie. This puts both the artworks and local involvement at the heart of the trail. If you are interested in public art, the trail connects this theme with stories from the region.

Trails along the Collie River

The Collie River Trail is an easy, nine-kilometre trail. It starts at Minninup Pool and ends at Telfer Pool. The first six kilometres from Minninup Pool to Soldiers Park are paved and suitable for prams and wheelchairs. These details distinguish the section described from the trail as a whole: both the surface and suitability are specified for the first six kilometres, while the nine-kilometre distance refers to the trail from start to finish.

There are picnic facilities and toilets at Minninup Pool, Fred Scharf Lions Memorial Park and Soldiers Park. If you are planning your time by the river, you can take these locations into account when finding your way along the trail. Minninup Pool and Telfer Pool mark the ends of the full trail, while Minninup Pool and Soldiers Park mark the paved section described.

Mountain Bike Trails in Collie

The Wambenger Trails project in Collie includes 120 kilometres of mountain bike trails. Rays Trail is a challenging, winding cross-country mountain bike trail on the outskirts of Collie. The details describe different aspects: the total extent is given for the Wambenger Trails project, while the difficulty and trail character are specified for Rays Trail. You can consider these two aspects separately when planning your mountain biking stay.

Mining and Railway History

Several places bring Collie's history to life through specific buildings and exhibitions. The Railway Goods Shed & Footbridge in Collie is associated with the town's development as Western Australia's only coal mining centre. The Coalfields Museum is housed in the historic Road Board offices dating from 1900 and 1930. Collie Railway Station houses the Collie Railway Museum; the station also highlights a model train exhibition as an attraction for families and train enthusiasts.

In the town centre, the Collie Rail Heritage Precinct brings the golden age of steam to life. The Replica Underground Coal Mine Experience at the Collie Visitor Centre offers another perspective on mining history. It gives visitors an idea of what it was like to work underground in the 1950s. The station, the historic offices and the Rail Heritage Precinct each offer a different focus: railways, administrative history and steam railway heritage sit alongside the theme of coal mining.

Museum opening arrangements and the model train exhibition may change. Check the latest visitor information before your visit.

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