Bunbury to Collie road trip, WA: Distance, drive time and best stops

The Bunbury to Collie drive in Western Australia covers a 56km distance in a driving time of around 43 minutes. The best road trip stops along the way are Wellington Dam and Black Diamond Lake.

The drive from Bunbury to Collie in Western Australia is a short one, making it an easy day or half day trip. Coastal Bunbury and forest-surrounded Collie are close, but they feel a world away.

Bunbury to Collie distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Bunbury to Collie is 56km, and you can expect a driving time of around 43 minutes.

What to book in Bunbury – 5 fabulous experiences.

Koombana Bay dolphin-watching cruise – the dolphins live in the bay, so you’ll definitely see them.
Geographe region wine tours – explore boutique wineries in the up-and-coming region.
Swimming with dolphins. They’re wild – this is not a dodgy aquarium experience.
Forest, wine and brewery day tours.
Dolphin Discovery Centre entrance tickets.

Top Bunbury accommodation choices

The best places to stay in Bunbury are:

For Koombana Bay location, near the Dolphin Discovery Centre: Discovery Parks Bunbury Foreshore.
For good quality apartments on the coast: Bunbury Seaview Apartments.
For affordable rates in a city centre location: Rose Hotel and Motel.

The best route leaves Bunbury on Picton Road, then continues along the South Western Highway. You need to branch of between Burekup and Roelands, heading west along Coalfields Road.

Bunbury to Collie road trip stops: Wellington National Park

Before long, you’ll reach the northern end of Wellington National Park, home to the best stop on the Bunbury to Collie drive.

The Wellington Dam plays host to one of the biggest murals on earth. Painted across the dam wall, Guido Van Helten’s 8,000 square metre masterpiece is a stunning piece of gargantuan art.

Elsewhere in the Wellington National Park, Honeymoon Pool is a good spot for kayaking, swimming and camping, while Potters Gorge is a nice lakeside spot for a picnic.

Bunbury to Collie drive: Black Diamond Lake

Just before you get into Collie, you’ll pass Black Diamond Lake in Allanson. This former mine site has unusually turquoise water, which makes it a big favourite with Instagrammers.

It’s about 5km from Black Diamond Lake to the centre of Collie.

Things to do in Collie include trying your hand at clay pigeon shooting, the Coalfields Museum and the 9km Collie River Walk.

Budget-friendly Collie accommodation options include the Colliefields and the Black Diamond Lodge.