Collie Town

The town of Collie embraces its mining and forest history proudly  as well as making the most of its scenic location to entertain visitors. It lies in a valley formed by the Darling Ranges about 200 kilometres south of Perth.

Public Transport

Southwest Coach Lines (call 08 9324 2333 www.southwestcoachlines.com.au) has bus services between Perth and Collie, via the coastal towns of Bunbury and Mandurah and does transport bicycles. The Australind train (Transwa call 1300 662 205 or visit www.transwa.wa.gov.au) runs between Perth and Bunbury, with a bus connection to Collie.

What to see and do in Collie

  • Take the Heritage Walk starting from the Collie Tourist Centre for an enjoyable stroll through the town where youcrank_n_cycles.jpg will be able to learn about the many facets of Collie heritage, including the timber industry, mining industry, railway industry, Collie Miners Union and the development of the Shire of Collie.
  • Explore the intriguing Tourist Coal Mine, with its underground replica of a working coal mine, next to the Tourist Information Centre.
  • The Steam and Locomotive Museum is conveniently located on the other side of the Tourist Information Centre. It has a collection of superbly restored locomotives.
  • See All Saints Anglican Church built in 1915 in a traditional Norman style. Worth seeing are the superb brass candlesticks and an altar crucifix which reputedly date from the seventeenth century and a large mural which took 8 months in 1922 to paint.
  • Collect information on the Mt Lennard Mountain Bike Trails from the Visitor Centre.


For more information on Collie visit www.collie.wa.gov.au