The Quarry

Hi there, explorers! Want a fun-packed spot with natural grit and scenic punch? The Quarry is your go‑to destination. Once a bustling 1930’s granite source for building Wellington Dam, today it’s a vibrant backdrop for picnics and outdoor thrills. Families, adventurers and locals love this spot for its shady grassed lawns, quirky heritage shelters, and vertical granite walls that will get your adrenaline pumping. Plus, you’re just a short stroll from the Kiosk at the Dam and the lookout with epic mega mural views!

Key Highlights

Heritage‑rich setting: This 1930’s quarry once supplied the building of Wellington Dam, and now features charming engineered concrete and stone picnic shelters.
Epic picnic amphitheatre: Everything you need for a family picnic! Picture-perfect granite cliffs, shady lawns, BBQs and picnic tables, ideal for relaxed family days out with space for the kids to run around and play.
Rock climbing & abseiling: Tackle 20m granite faces – gear up, book a permit (via DBCA Collie), and get vertical in a jaw‑dropping natural gym.
Scenic Collie River Valley views: Admire sweeping vistas of the dam wall, river gorge and the world’s largest dam mural by Guido van Helten.
Event space: Home to Collie’s renowned “Feast at the Quarry”, the Quarry can be booked for outdoor events set against a granite backdrop

The Quarry delivers simplicity with a real punch. Whether you’re sharing a sausage sizzle with mates, scaling the granite cliffs, or soaking in the dam‑wall vibes, this place is energetic, easy, and ever‑connected with nature.