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Collie is a town in the South West region of Western Australia.
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A large dam that supplies Collie and surrounding towns with drinking water. A nice grassed area at the bottom of the dam wall has tables and gas barbeques. A walk trail leading to top of the dam gives a good view, but look is all you can do as any kind of activity in the water is prohibited.
A large crescent shaped dam that is a popular spot for water skiing, boating and camping. The dam wall is a good spot to observe. A walk in the surrounding bushland offers some respite from the constant sound of revving speed boat engines.
This striking piece of architecture was built in 1953 in the Art Deco style with a distinctly soviet influence.
A wide section of the Collie river that is a popular spot for swimming and canoeing.
A large lake formed in an old coal mine excavation. White chalky cliffs on the north side and reedy shore line on the south. Many water birds wade in the shallows. A popular place to swim, water ski and camp. The mine opened in 1926 and closed in 1960. An arched entrance to the mine can be found hidden in the bush on the east side of the lake. The easiest way to find it is to follow the gravel road around to the T junction where it joins a paved road, turn right and you will see it in a clearing about 50m from the junction.
A suspension bridge over the Collie River swings and sways a bit when you walk over it. A treat for the kids if they have never been on one before.
A reconstruction of the old railway station that was demolished in the 1970s. A display of railway related items including some incredible drawings of train designs from a manufacturer in Wales that were lost en route to the WA government and not seen for another 100 years. The small gift store has sells carvings in coal from Wales.
A mixed bag of mining, timber, farming and general social history objects from the town.
A wide selection of Japanese, Thai and Chinese dishes with modern cafe style presentation. Alfresco seating in covered area. Maybe the most stylish, definitely the best coffee in town.
Unlike most Chinese restaurants in Australia, the food tastes authentically Chinese. Very popular on a weekend.
The only proper fish and chips place in town makes excellent crisp and fresh tasting seafood. The amount of chips in a serve might be less than you might expect but it's a case of quality over quantity.
An abandoned coal mine has formed into a deep lake that takes on a vivid blue or green hue depending on the weather. The clear water and sandy bottom surrounded by cliffs make it a good place to swim.
The newest accommodation in town. Neat and comfortable but characterless rooms with the usual hotel facilities. Nice bathrooms.
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By car
Turn off at the Coalfields Rd intersection on the South-Western Hwy.
By rail
The TransWA Australind train service runs twice a day from Perth the Bunbury. A connecting coach takes you on to Collie.
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