Nestled in the stunning Jarrah-covered Wellington National Park just outside Collie, the Wellington Discovery Forest Centre is your front‑row ticket to forest fun and discovery. Whether you’re on a sensory journey through the treetops, getting hands-on with local wildlife artefacts, or wandering along self-guided trails, we guarantee an experience that’s as insightful as it is playful. Best of all? It’s a free adventure (with highlighted programs during school holidays), so come connected, stay energised, and leave with your curiosity buzzing!
Key Highlights
- Self‑guided walk trails through the magnificent Jarrah forest, perfect for all ages to explore forest ecology and history at your own pace.
- Taxidermy display & touch‑table fun, available during school holidays. Get hands‑on with real local animal specimens and artefacts.
- Sense‑ational sensory experiences like the rope-based sense‑trail and Forest Detectives treasure hunts, where kids (and grown-ups!) explore through sound, touch, smell and even blindfolded!
- Nearer to Nature school‑holiday programs, such as ‘Mini Mycologists’ and ‘Seize and Capture’, are specially designed for young explorers aged around 4–10.
- Educational group programs tailor activities linking forest ecology, conservation, fire management, and Traditional Aboriginal culture for school groups.
Visitor Information
Facilities
- Visitor Centre
- Carpark
- School Holiday Activities
- Family Friendly
- Toilets
Accessibility
- Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Photograph Credits: DBCA and Roxanne Pendreigh.
