Wellington National Park
Park Western Australian park of karri forests and trails
Contains Wellington Dam and jarrah forest near Collie; visitors kayak and fish on the reservoir, walk riverside trails and explore picnic spots and historical mining works nearby.
Wellington National Park is a protected area in southwestern Western Australia that conserves jarrah, marri and mixed forest around the Wellington Dam and Collie River. The park is used for walking, picnicking, mountain biking and observing seasonal wildflowers.
Trail networks and short walks lead to river gorges, lookouts and the Wellington Dam wall, which is a common viewing and picnic location. The park’s vegetation ranges from open forest to denser riparian stands close to waterways.
The park was established to protect native forest and river corridors in the Collie catchment and to provide recreation close to regional population centres. Management balances visitor access with conservation of water catchments and forest habitat.
Wellington National Park lies inland from the southwest coast of Western Australia near the regional town of Collie and is accessible by road from Collie and surrounding communities, several hours’ drive south of Perth.
- Wellington Dam: The park includes the Wellington Dam and associated reservoir, which have picnic and viewing areas and provide recreational water access during suitable conditions.
How to Get to Wellington National Park #
Wellington National Park is roughly a 2-3 hour drive south from Perth. The park’s western access points are reached from the South Western Highway (National Route 1) near Collie and from roads connecting to Bunbury and Capel. Major day-use areas and trailheads have signposted turnoffs from the main roads; some internal roads are unsealed.
Tips for Visiting Wellington National Park #
- Visit the Honeymoon Pool and Phantom Falls early in the morning to avoid local day-trippers
- Bring a tide timetable if exploring coastal inlets - access to some beaches is tidal and remote
- Look out for the small interpretive signs on the Bibbulmun Track section - they point to native plants that are easy to miss
Best Time to Visit Wellington National Park #
Spring to autumn for walking and coastal views; winter brings the park's water features to life but can close tracks.
Weather & Climate near Wellington National Park #
Wellington National Park's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in February) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 6°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (870 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (164 mm).
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 12 mm.
