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 2024 and January 2025
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.
– Christmas Stocking Design Workshop: Dec 18
– Christmas Lolly Jar Design: Dec 19
– Christmas Cookie Decorating: Dec 23
Cost: FREE
Book through Humanitix.
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 Dec 20 and Jan 21 / Half day: $120 on Dec 17, Jan 8 and Jan 13
Contact: Linda Yates on 0429 476 674 or email outbackhorsetrail@yahoo.com
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
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: Adults $15, Children (5 – 16 years) $5, Children under 5 – Free, Seniors $12, Family Pass (2 adults and up to 3 children) $30
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: Adult [17+ years]: $5; Child [4–16 years]: $2.50; Under 4 years of age: Free; Student group [per student]: $1.50
Open: Open daily
Location: 161 Throssell Street
Nearer to Nature – Wellington Discovery Forest Centre
The Wellington Discovery Forest Centre will be open on select days this summer, subject to weather conditions.
Come enjoy the forest trails and the cool indoor centre and undercover area. Take a look at our taxidermy display, investigate the touch table and make some craft. All FREE.
Planned days are
- Thursday 9 January 9am – 2pm
- Friday 10 January 9am – 2pm
- Tuesday 28 January 9am – 2pm
- Wednesday 29 January 9am – 2pm
Please note, for your safety if there is an extreme weather warning in place, the centre will remain closed.
Check out the Nearer to Nature South West summer school holidays calendar.
Location: Wellington Discovery Forest is located on Wellington Forest Road about 1.1km down from Pile Road or 3.5km up from Wellington Mill Road.
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 Alison on 0427 981 187
TraaVerse
Kayak and SUP Hire.
Adventure Connections
Kayak, Hike and E bike tours.