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Shane Pickett at Collie Art Gallery: Discovering Wanyarang
Discovering Wanyarang ,Collie Art Gallery Western Australia till 11th January Wanyarang: Calling for the Rain within the Noongar six seasons calendar  There's something poetic about how things align in threes, and this story is no exception.  First, arriving at the Collie Art Gallery brings back memories of its remarkable inception. Jan Wallace, the driving force behind securing funding and establishing this cultural cornerstone, became the gallery's first female life membe
samelvin2
18 hours ago2 min read
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NEW WELLINGTON DAM BRIDGE
A scenic view of the construction site for the new Wellington Dam bridge, highlighting the user-friendly walkway curving through the river landscape on the right. Wellington Dam Bridge Replacement: Great News for Forest Adventurers and our Nature-Based Walks and Drive Tours Exciting developments have been underway at Wellington Dam that will transform how visitors experience the world's largest dam mural and nature experiences. The construction of a brand-new bridge represent
samelvin2
6 days ago3 min read
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Collie Mural Trail Tours - Street Art Gallery
Collie Mural Trail Experiences Street Art Gallery Where 40 years of dreaming, 10 years of a local gallery, and 5 years of mural magic connects ancient forests and endless trails. The Collie River Valley has transformed into one of Western Australia's most exciting award-winning outdoor art galleries, where the natural beauty of Wellington National Park meets breathtaking contemporary street art. For Alison at Forest Explorers who participated in painting Bones #8 on the Colli
samelvin2
Nov 293 min read
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Track Conditions - Late October 2025
What every explorer needs to know. Our big signature Canning Stock Route 22-day Tagalong Tour is a long journey; therefore, we are considering adding another two-week 4wd tagalong tour option. We planned for a famil heading into the northeast Goldfields – via Laverton to Warburton – The Hann Track. The past fortnights rain band had created lightning strikes & fires in the Hann Track region. Inclement weather was not in our favour with lighting and the wind changing the fire d
marketing74701
Nov 254 min read
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Explore the World
Have you heard the news? The top of Wellington Dam Wall is open for great viewing & hooks up with the Wiilman (clan) Bilya (river)...
samelvin2
Apr 22, 20231 min read
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Enlighten the Senses.
A lunch date at St Aidans Winery, joining other Tour Guides from Collie River Valley and Ferguson Valley. St Aidans always delivers...
samelvin2
Feb 10, 20231 min read
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Smile says it all.
Ohh what a year with Mural, Heritage and Wildflower Tours all coming together and bringing people to the great outdoors while enjoying...
samelvin2
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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Wildflower WOW
The colors are amazing out in the Jarrah Forest and east along the Wandoo Woodlands. An amazing Spring we've had with many locals and...
samelvin2
Oct 11, 20221 min read
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Collie River Trails
I took a walk along the fast flowing Collie River via the Wiilman Bilya trail today.From the new foot bridge carpark to the lookout...
samelvin2
Aug 24, 20221 min read
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Rain Rain glorious Rain
Its certainly can only mean one thing - Wildflowers ,Wildflowers and more Wildflowers for the Collie River Valley. I've just arrived back...
samelvin2
Aug 13, 20221 min read
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Trail Transfers
Our lovely licensed and accredited 4wd can now carry 4 people and the trail kit to a destination of your choice. Collie Darkan Rail Trail...
samelvin2
Jun 22, 20221 min read
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Heritage Tours
WOW another tour is developing with a stroll down Collie's Throssell Street,taking in the new stunning decorative timber veranda...
samelvin2
Apr 12, 20221 min read
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Blue Wrens - Warm Summer -
The Splendid Fairy-Wrens (Malurus splendens) are still fledgling with the 3rd family now expanded. I've spent five days watching this...
samelvin2
Jan 25, 20221 min read
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samelvin2
Nov 16, 20210 min read
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There are no strangers here only friends we haven't met.
What a day..Sun sun sun...Wild Flowers ..Wildflowers ...Local South West Wildflowers After catching up with Simone @traaverse I jumped...
samelvin2
Aug 15, 20211 min read
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September 1st - October 29th Wildflower Tours 1.5hrs of Bliss
Wildflowers Tours Collie
samelvin2
Jul 22, 20211 min read
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Wildflowers
The rains have arrived and we are looking forward to a bumper wildflower season.Spring and bush walks are heading to be plentiful too....
samelvin2
Jun 14, 20211 min read
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Dam BIG Mural - 8000sqm
A masterpiece creation by Guido Van Helten from Queensland,complements the twenty five plus glorious new art murals within the streets...
cmitcheson101
May 22, 20211 min read
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Coal Miner - Collie Mural Art
A large majestic art mural within a car park off Johnston Street,Collie.Opposite #11 on the Collie Mural Trail map. Depicting the Coal...
cmitcheson101
May 22, 20211 min read
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About Alison
Alison lives a rural lifestyle bordered by Wellington National Park.Lucky hey !! Surrounded by Wildflowers has inspired Alison to share...
cmitcheson101
Apr 18, 20211 min read
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