Collie: Mural Trail, River Trails and Railway History

Collie brings together large-scale outdoor art, river trails and a history shaped by rail and mining. The Collie Mural Trail links Wellington Dam with the town centre; Collie is also a service hub for its trails, offering accommodation, services and related amenities. If you’d like to combine art, nature and local history, you’ll find several starting points here for planning your trip.

Art on the Collie Mural Trail

The Collie Mural Trail is an extensive outdoor gallery linking Wellington Dam with the centre of Collie. It features works by more than 30 Australian artists, including many from Collie, and tells stories about the living cultural heritage of the Collie River Valley. This puts both the art and the region’s cultural history in the spotlight. If you’d like to get to know Collie through its murals, the trail also draws your attention to the town and the River Valley’s broader cultural heritage.

Rail and mining history in Collie

Several places bring different aspects of local history to life. The Railway Goods Shed & Footbridge is connected with Collie’s development as Western Australia’s only coal-mining centre. The Collie Rail Heritage Precinct is in the town centre and brings the golden age of steam to life. The Coalfields Museum is housed in the historic Road Board offices dating from 1900 and 1930. If you’d like to visit a particular collection or facility, check current visiting arrangements in advance.

Collie Railway Station is also part of this historical picture: it houses the Collie Railway Museum. A model train display at the station appeals to families and train enthusiasts. As the display may change, check in advance if you specifically want to see the model trains. The Replica Underground Coal Mine Experience at the Collie Visitor Centre offers a different perspective on mining history. It conveys what it was like to work underground in the 1950s.

A river trail with clearly distinct sections

The Collie River Trail is an easy 9 km trail from Minninup Pool to Telfer Pool. The first 6 km, from Minninup Pool to Soldiers Park, are sealed and suitable for prams and wheelchairs. When planning your route, distinguish this section from the full 9 km trail. Picnic facilities and toilets are available at Minninup Pool, Fred Scharf Lions Memorial Park and Soldiers Park. These three spots offer convenient places to take a break along the trail.

Mountain biking: trail and project scope

Rays Trail and the Wambenger Trails project offer different ways to plan mountain biking. Rays Trail is a challenging, winding cross-country mountain bike trail on the outskirts of Collie. The Wambenger Trails project in Collie includes 120 km of mountain bike trails. The descriptions emphasise different aspects: Rays Trail is described in terms of its difficulty and winding route, while the Wambenger project is described in terms of its scale. This can help you decide whether to include a specifically described challenging trail or the project’s wider network in your trip plans.

Visitor information and accommodation in Collie

As of 7 September 2026, the Collie Visitor Centre is 350 metres from the town centre and handles tour, rail and bus bookings, including TransWA services. Check the current timetable for your specific journey.

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