DESTINATION: Collinsville
This coal-mining town lies 83km SW of Bowen. Modern open-cut mining by Thiess Contractors produces coal for export and Australian markets. The dry tropical climate offers a relaxed lifestyle. Main AttractionsMurals depicting historic figures and scenes of mining activities painted on building walls contribute to a street beautification scheme. The murals are part of a project linking Collinsville and Bowen, which has similar murals. |
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Most popular photosNearby attractionsFrom Collinsville it is a 45min drive to Bowen's beaches and 1.5hrs to the islands of the Whitsunday coast. Collinsville is a good base from which to explore the old gold- and coal-mining areas of Ukalunda, Normanby, and Mount Coolan where a hotel and a store still operate. Fossickers can spend hours in and around the area seeking fossilised wood, amethyst, jasper, agate and clear crystal. Fishing and camping are popular on the Bowen River. latest stories
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