Just inland of the Whitsundays Coast is the quaint country town of Collinsville, situated 1163 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Collinsville was first established in 1922, a hospital opened in 1926 and electricity was connected in 1947. With a history built around mining, Collinsville is renowned for being the last mine to use working horses in underground mines and is aptly referred to as ‘The Pit Pony Capital of Australia’. The working horses retired in February 1990. The origins of Collinsville can be explored through its many museums and historical attractions, including the ‘Coal Face Museum’, the ‘Pit Pony Experience’ and the ‘Historic Bowen River Pub.  The Bowen River Rodeo is held each year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June, offering a fun country experience.

Collinsville Showground on Railway Road provides free parking to RV travellers for up to 72 hours at no cost. The showground has a free dump point, potable water, and pets are permitted on leads. The popular Workers’ Club is located right across from the showground, kindly offering use of toilet and shower facilities.

Collinsville is a lovely place to visit, especially for RV travellers. 

Tourist/Visitor Information Centre        

Collinsville Info Centre

81 Garrick St, Collinsville

P: 07 4785 5795

www.collinsvilleconnect.com.au

Casual Parking       

Collinsville Showground, Railway Rd

Short Term Parking           

Collinsville Showground, Railway Rd, (72hrs), nil charge, pets on lead, water, dump point

Dump Point  

Collinsville Showground, Railway Rd

Potable Water          

Collinsville Showground, Railway Rd

Hospital        

91 Garrick St, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 4777

Doctors Surgery     

91 Garrick St, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 4777

Pharmacy     

Collinsville Plaza, Stanley St, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 5450

Supermarket            

IGA cnr Conway & Stanley Sts, Collinsville, ph 07 4785 5325