Collie

Collie is the unspoken adventure capital of the south, just two hours’ drive south-east of Perth.

Gone are the days where it was all about coal, it’s now all about keeping cool with its Insta-famous Stockton Lake, Black Diamond Lake, Honeymoon Pool and Long Pool putting Collie firmly on the map for lazy days by the water so BYO inflatable swan or SUP.

Those who like to get active with calling the great outdoors home, let Collie be your playground. It’s home to a labyrinth of both mountain bike and hike trails to suit all fitness levels and foot power. To unwind from all adventurous activities, check out Collie’s Art Gallery, the only A-class public gallery outside of Perth, showcasing a unique display of artworks.

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Bunbury

Humans aren’t the only ones making a splash in Bunbury, less than two hours’ drive from Perth.

The port city attracts a wild bottlenose dolphin population with the friendly ocean flippers frequently spotted off the coast. To ramp up your dolphin knowledge for the next quiz night, head to Dolphin Discovery Centre to find out more about Bunbury’s famous (and cute!) residents or let one become your synchronised swim buddy with a dolphin swim tour.

BYO binoculars to check out Bunbury’s feathery residents at Big Swamp Reserve, where you can spot over 30 species of birdlife along its walk trail and viewing platform. Another must-visit includes Mangrove Cove where you can get close to 25,000-year-old Leschenault mangroves along its scenic waterways.

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Busselton

Seaside city Busselton is for those who like to get active.

Busselton, or ‘Busso’ as locals call it, is famous for its long-standing attraction, the Busselton Jetty. WA’s iconic sight is the longest wood piled pier in the Southern Hemisphere, stretching out to 1.8km – now that’s one long walk on water!

Lazy to walk the jetty? You can also hop on its jetty train to make the distance or discover its marine life metres below with a dive or snorkel. Far from the water, you can find Tuart Forest National Park, the only remaining tuart forest in the world with centuries-old trees.

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