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Wellington National Park 
Wellington National Park. Photo - CALM.
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Introduction:
If you enjoy spending your summer days lazing by flowing rivers, relaxing on balmy summer evenings or recreating beside the tranquil waters of a lake or river, then Wellington National Park is for you. You will equally enjoy the National Park if you prefer wondering through the forest on sunny winter days or snuggling at night by a cosy log fire.
Wellington National Park consists of 17 000Ha of Western Australia's unique eucalypt forests of jarrah, marri and yarri (blackbutt). The icon and central feature of the Park is the beautiful Collie River Valley with its ancient valley gorge below the magnificent lake situated behind the Wellington Dam
Wellington National Park is ideally situated for day or overnight visits, being close to Perth and all other centres of the South West. The area is popular all year round with magnificent shows of wildflowers every spring. Visitors can enjoy camping, cycling, walking, swimming, fishing, marroning (in season only), rafting, canoeing or just relaxing.
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Maps and brochures
- Trails in Wellington National Park (pdf, 384kb)
- Recreation sites in the Wellington District - Brochure (608.01 kB)
Campfires:
The lighting of campfires anywhere other than designated fire places is prohibited. Wood barbecues are provided at most sites, but may only be used when no fire bans are in place.
Please note that on days of very high fire danger or above, a total fire ban applies. Contact the Wellington District office (below) to see if a ban is in place, tune in to local ABC radio, or look for the signs erected by the Ranger staff.
For your convenience it is a good idea to bring your own portable gas stove or barbecue.
Visitor fees:
Entry fees do not apply at Wellington National Park for day visitors.
Camping Fees:
- $7.00 per adult per night (children over 15 are considered Adults)
- $5.00 per pension concession per night (seniors card and some disability cards)
- $2.00 per child between ages 6-15 per night
Rangers patrol the park daily to collect fees.
Safety information:
When walking in the park wear a wide-brimmed hat, plenty of sunscreen and sturdy walking shoes and take plenty of drinking water. Water is available at Potter's Gorge, however, it is recommend that you bring your own. For your safety please remain on existing tracks. See the Walk Trails page for further information. The water below the dam can at times be very cold to swim in and may catch some visitors unaware. People wishing to swim are reminded that sudden immersion in very cold water has the potential to cause a shock reaction which may lead to the person being unable to swim.
For the safety and enjoyment of yourself and others, the use of unlicensed off road motorbikes or vehicles within Wellington National Park, as it is with all DEC land is strictly forbidden. Penalties apply under the Conservation & Land Management Regulations and are enforced.
Contact Information
Wellington District Office - (08) 9735
1988
PO Box 809
Collie WA
6225
Associated links
- Crooked Brook Forest Community Group (opens in new browser window)
- Wellington Dam Cafe (opens in new browser window)
- Ferguson Valley (opens in new browser window)
- Wellington Forest Cottage and Function Centre (opens in new browser window)
Gallery
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Wellington National Park. Photo - CALM.
More Information
Region: South WestWhere is it: Situated between Bunbury, Collie and Dardanup, the National Park covers an area of 17 000 ha.
Travelling time: Travelling to Wellington National Park is around 2.5 hours drive from Perth and 30 minutes from Bunbury or Collie.
Access: The main entrance to Wellington National Park is via Coalfields Highway and Wellington Dam Road. Alternatively, if you are traveling from Dardanup, you can access the park via Pile and Falcon Road.
Best season: Summer is the most popular season, but the park is beautiful all year round, especially in Spring when wildflowers abound.
What to see and do: Picnicking, camping, canoeing, cycling, wildlife watching, swimming, walking, photography, nature observation, bird watching, fishing and marroning (in season only).
Safety information: When walking in the park wear a wide-brimmed hat, plenty of sunscreen and sturdy walking shoes and take plenty of drinking water. Water is available at Potter's Gorge, however, it is recommend that you bring your own water. For your own safety please remain on existing tracks. See the Walk Trails page for further information.
Camping: For more information, please visit DEC Campgrounds
Facilities: Wellington National Park has a number of camping and day use facilities. The two camping areas are located at Honeymoon Pool and Potter's Gorge. Facilities at most sites include toilets, picnic tables gas barbeques or wood fireplaces. If you are looking for something a little more up market, it is best to contact the Collie Visitor Centre on (08) 9734 2051 or the Ferguson Valley Visitor Centre on (08) 9728 1551 to find out more about the range of accommodation available outside the park. Firewood is provided at the camping sites but to ensure your own supply it is advised that you consider bringing what you may need. NOTE: A total fire ban is in force throughout the Wellington District from 15 December to 14 March 2012, inclusive. The ban includes all open fires for the purpose of cooking or camping. Low rainfall and/or hot conditions may see fire bans extended indefinitely beyond this date.
