TRAVEL
spacious campground and day use
area on the shoreline of Wellington
Weir. It is a peaceful and shady
spot amidst the jarrah/marri trees
right by the water, with views out
across the lake.
“The name ‘Potters Gorge’ is
misleading” explains a WA booklet
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gorges nearby. The scenery is pleasant
and scenic but not spectacular like
you’d expect from a gorge. Apparently
there was once a gorge nearby, but it
was submerged beneath the surface of
the lake after the dam was built.”
Oh. Bummer. Still, it sounds all right,
doesn’t it, gorge or no gorge.
There are gas barbeques in the `day
use` area for the use of all visitors.
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fuel are available in Collie. You cannot
make bookings, so park authorities
recommend that you be prepared with
an alternative place to stay in case
there is no suitable site available.
“You will equally enjoy the national
park if you prefer wondering (sic)
through the forest on sunny winter
days or snuggling at night by a cosy log
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But both as a stopover on the way
between Margaret River and Perth,
and as a destination in its own right,
Wellington National Park is a top
place. Just don’t move about too much,
or the ghost of Arthur Wellesley might
come and stare at you.Collie Visitor Centre
156 Throssell Street, Collie WA 6225
Phone: 08 9734 2051
Email: [email protected]
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147 Wittenoom Street Collie WA 6225
Phone: 08 9735 1988
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Closed weekends and public holidays
https://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/
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