Collie combines an extensive outdoor gallery with river trails and places that recall its mining and railway history. The town is the service centre for its trails and offers accommodation, services and related amenities.
Murals between Wellington Dam and the town centre
The Collie Mural Trail connects Wellington Dam with the town centre of Collie. An extensive outdoor gallery, it brings together works by more than 30 Australian artists, including many from Collie. The murals tell stories about the living cultural heritage of the Collie River Valley. The trail thus brings local art and the valley’s cultural history together, while its two endpoints span the distance from the dam to the town.
River trails and mountain biking
The easy Collie River Trail is 9 kilometres long and runs from Minninup Pool to Telfer Pool. The first 6 kilometres, from Minninup Pool to Soldiers Park, are paved and suitable for strollers and wheelchairs. This information can help you decide whether to include a section or the longer trail in your plans.
Picnic facilities and toilets are available at Minninup Pool, Fred Scharf Lions Memorial Park and Soldiers Park. These three named locations give you specific places to pause along the Collie River Trail. For a different activity, Rays Trail on the outskirts of Collie offers a challenging, winding cross-country mountain bike trail. The Wambenger Trails project in Collie includes 120 kilometres of mountain bike trails; Rays Trail and this project are different options for planning your time in the area.
Mining and railway heritage
The Replica Underground Coal Mine Experience is located at the Collie Visitor Centre and shows what working underground was like in the 1950s. The Coalfields Museum is housed in the historic Road Board offices dating from 1900 and 1930. The Collie Railway Station also houses a museum: the Collie Railway Museum is located in the station, which also features a miniature train display that is an attraction for families and train enthusiasts.
The golden age of steam comes to life at the Collie Rail Heritage Precinct in the town centre. Another historical reference is the Railway Goods Shed & Footbridge: it is associated with Collie’s development as the only coal mining centre in Western Australia. Together, these places offer different ways to explore the town’s history—from mining to railways. Visitor services and exhibit arrangements may change; check the latest visitor information before your visit.
Getting oriented and bookings
As of 7 September 2026, the Collie Visitor Centre is 350 metres from the town centre. Tour, train and bus bookings are made there, including bookings for TransWA services. If you are planning a train or bus trip, check the latest timetable before departure. This lets you include the booking office in your plans without assuming a particular timetable based on the booking services available.
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