CollieRiverValley.org.au
Title
Collie River Valley Visitor Centre
Description
The town of Collie, declared a townsite in 1896, lies in a valley formed by the Darling Ranges and is 200 km south of Perth. The region has much to offer visitors, be it the area's abundant natural attractions, rich coal mining and timber heritage, or the newer industrial, agricultural and aquaculture tourism opportunities.
Underground mining ceased in 1994, with all mining now by the open cut method. This coal is primarily used for power generation, supplying both Muja and Collie Power Stations. These industries and the attractive Collie townsite, with its river walk, well laid out parks and gardens and tidy well kept streets, all reflect the community's pride in their town which continues to play an important role in the ongoing prosperity of Western Australia.
Much of the Shire is either National Forest, State Forest or Conservation Park, offering picturesque walks and drives through large stands of Jarrah, Marri, Sheoak, and Blackbutt forests. Collie's varied waterways offer a wide range of activities, from a quiet canoe paddle at Minninup Pool, on the upper reaches of the Collie River, to white water rafting on the challenging rapids below the wall of Wellington Dam. Bush camping, swimming, fishing, water-skiing, and marroning (in season) are some of the recreational pursuits available to visitors to the Collie River Valley.
