Collinsville
Your complete guide to Collinsville: Country Drives. Outback Hospitality.
Dive into the heart of The Whitsundays Outback and experience the charm of Collinsville. A warm welcome awaits you here, where the essence of community and the beauty of the country come together.
Offering a different kind of Whitsundays experience, one grounded in heritage, community spirit, and wide-open landscapes. From the iconic Pit Pony statue to the stories shared at the Coalface Experience Museum, every angle reveals the heart of a proud mining town.
See & Do
- Adventure
- Land Tours
- Air Tours
- Water Tours
- Attractions & Retail
Drive Itineraries
Mainland
- Airlie Beach
- Bowen
- Collinsville
- Proserpine
- Cedar Creek Falls
- Hydeaway Bay
- Lake Proserpine
Itineraries
Outback Stargazing
Experience the magic of the outback night sky, where minimal light pollution reveals spectacular star-filled panoramas.
Local Events & Community Spirit
Immerse yourself in authentic country hospitality at local events, markets, and community gatherings.
Fishing Adventures
Cast a line at the nearby Bowen River or explore the Burdekin River system for some awesome freshwater fishing.
Country Drives. Outback Hospitality.
Travellers Tips
What mining heritage sites can you explore in Collinsville? Where should you stay for a self-drive adventure? When's the best time to visit the Pit Pony Museum? Whatever you need to know about experiencing Collinsville, we've got the answers. Scroll down further for more in-depth local knowledge.
A Rich Mining History
Collinsville grew into a coal-mining town in the early 1900s, with underground and open-cut mining shaping its community for over a century. The town still has active mines alongside heritage sites that share stories of mining families and industrial progress. The Pit Pony Museum preserves photographs, equipment, and personal stories spanning multiple generations, while heritage walks link historic buildings and landmarks across the town centre. Visitors keen on Queensland's industrial past find genuine insights here, where coal mining is part of everyday life rather than just a tourist attraction.
A Rich Mining History
Collinsville grew into a coal-mining town in the early 1900s, with underground and open-cut mining shaping its community for over a century. The town still has active mines alongside heritage sites that share stories of mining families and industrial progress. The Pit Pony Museum preserves photographs, equipment, and personal stories spanning multiple generations, while heritage walks link historic buildings and landmarks across the town centre. Visitors keen on Queensland's industrial past find genuine insights here, where coal mining is part of everyday life rather than just a tourist attraction.
Self Driving freedom
Collinsville appeals to self-drive travellers who prefer genuine country towns over tourist precincts. Caravan parks, motels and roadside accommodation cater to visitors exploring regional Queensland at their own pace, with facilities designed for those travelling in motorhomes, caravans or equipped four-wheel drives. The town's practical amenities, relaxed atmosphere, and local knowledge available from long-established businesses suit travellers who value authenticity and self-sufficiency over resort convenience. Many return seasonally, using Collinsville as a base for inland exploration or as a familiar stopping point on longer journeys between North Queensland and southern destinations. The community welcomes visitors seeking conversation, local tips and the kind of hospitality that comes from shared appreciation of the road less travelled.
Self Driving freedom
Collinsville appeals to self-drive travellers who prefer genuine country towns over tourist precincts. Caravan parks, motels and roadside accommodation cater to visitors exploring regional Queensland at their own pace, with facilities designed for those travelling in motorhomes, caravans or equipped four-wheel drives. The town's practical amenities, relaxed atmosphere, and local knowledge available from long-established businesses suit travellers who value authenticity and self-sufficiency over resort convenience. Many return seasonally, using Collinsville as a base for inland exploration or as a familiar stopping point on longer journeys between North Queensland and southern destinations. The community welcomes visitors seeking conversation, local tips and the kind of hospitality that comes from shared appreciation of the road less travelled.
Iconic From Every Angle
Collinsville pairs warm hospitality with classic country charm, from tidy motels and simple hotel rooms in town to welcoming caravan and camping sites, all close to everyday conveniences.
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