School’s out, it’s time for some fun! Collie has an exciting program of events in store for families looking to entertain the kids these holidays.
Summer Movie Series
Every year Collie businesses sponsor the summer movie series. Take snacks, blankets and chairs and enjoy the family-friendly entertainment!
Cost: FREE
Dates: Various dates throughout December 2023 and January 2024
Times: Check the website for movie times
Location: Central Park, Forrest Street
Collie Public Library
School holiday activities for children. To reserve a place at any event please book online.
– Design your own Santa sack: Dec 16
– Christmas ornament design: Dec 19, Dec 20, Dec 21
– Minecraft free play: Jan 4, Jan 23
– Supersonic science: Jan 9
– Mario cart championship: Jan 13
– Lego challenge: Jan 18
Cost: FREE
Location: Wittenoom Street
Outback Horse Trails
Half and Full day camps are available for children of all ages. These camps are to entertain children with a full or half day of horse-riding activities for new and experienced riders.
Cost: Full day: $250 on Jan 8 and Jan 15 / Half day: $110 on Jan 1 and Jan 22
Contact: Linda Yates on 0429 476 674
Old Railway Station & Museum
Collie Railway Station Museum and Cafe with Model Railway and Thomas the Tank Engine.
Cost: $2 per person for entry
Opening Times: Friday 10:00am-2.30pm / Saturday 10:00am-2.30pm (Currently closed until 12th January 2024)
Location: 86 Throssell Street
Collie Visitors Centre
Come down and enjoy our holiday activities! Kids activity table, old trains and machinery, and a replica mine experience!
Location: 156 Throssell Street, Collie
Replica Underground Coal Mine Experience
The mine experience includes a scavenger hunt looking mice and spiders, a mine blast, and interesting stories about Collie’s mining history.
Cost: School Holiday Special! Children are $5, Family pass for $30 (2 Adults and 3 Children).
Location: 156 Throssell Street, Collie
Coalfields Museum
There’s lots to see at the museum! A scavenger hunt is available for the kids where they check off things throughout the experience as well!
Cost: Entry fees apply
Open: Open daily
Location: 161 Throssell Street
Nearer to Nature – Wellington Discovery Forest Centre
Taxidermy display and activities.
Cost: FREE
Open: 15th, 16th, 17th,18th, 19th, 23th, 25th January. Open 10am-2pm.
Location: Wellington Forest Road, opposite the Wellington Forest Cottages
Roche Park
Court use is available for basketball and skating. Skate hire is included. There is also an indoor playroom with a bouncy castle and soft play for children 1-5.
Only $2 entry per child.
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-12pm
Weekends: Closed
Location: Coombes Street
Forest Explorers
Mural trail tours are available.
Call Allison on 0427 981 187
TraaVerse
Kayak and SUP Hire.
Adventure Connections
Kayak, Hike and E bike tours.