The Governor with local representatives in the Collie Centre Business Precinct Governor experiences best of Collie and meets community representatives during day trip July 1, 2020 By Adele Hollywood On Friday 26th June, the Governor conducted a day trip to Collie, only 60 kilometres from the regional port city of Bunbury and 200 kilometres from Perth. During the visit, the Governor was accompanied by Shire of Collie staff Cr Sarah Stanley, Shire President, and Mr David Blurton, CEO. “Collie is a transformed town from the years I represented the area in federal politics from 1996 – 1998. This is a must-visit tourist destination, a long return day trip from Perth or a lovely weekend away. Great walking/biking trails, history, restaurants and farm stays.” Governor The Governor’s visit included stops at: Lake Kepwari – a man-made reservoir about 10 kilometres south-east of Collie. “Kepwari” is a Noongar word meaning “playing in water’. Collie Motorplex – 14km east of Collie on catering for car, bike and kart racing with a 2.7km race circuit, 1/8th mile club level drag strip, purpose built burnout pad plus extensive competitor and spectator parking. Collie Centre Business Precinct and trails – a 2km walk around the Collie CBD offering a glimpse into Collie’s past whilst celebrating many of the modern new facilities in the town. Harris River Estate – a winery, micro-brewery, function centre, accommodation and human resource excellence consulting service. WesTrac Autonomous Driving Facility – a technology training facility in Collie focused on providing courses in autonomous operations. Photo gallery Click on the images to save or enlarge Lake Kepwari – a former open cut coal mine which has since filled with water and connected to the Collie River, offers ideal conditions for water-based recreation activities such as skiing. Lake Kepwari Collie Motorplex The Governor with local representatives in the Collie Centre Business Precinct The Governor with local representatives in the Collie Centre Business Precinct The grounds of Harris River Estate The Governor at Harris River Estate Westrac Autonomous Driving Facility Westrac Autonomous Driving Facility Westrac Autonomous Driving Facility Post navigation Governor meets son of world-renowned authority on medieval palaeography (the study of handwriting)Governor takes flight to visit Aviation Heritage Museum, Bull Creek View all Articles