Adventure Connections

21/06/2026

🧘‍♀️🌿 International Day of Yoga 2026 – Yoga for Healthy Ageing

This year's International Day of Yoga theme is "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", highlighting the important role movement, mindfulness and wellbeing play throughout every stage of life.

As someone who spends a lot of time helping others connect with nature and enjoy active outdoor adventures, our Managing Director, Kym Gibson, has made a commitment to practice yoga more regularly as part of her own wellbeing journey.

Like many small business owners, it's easy to spend so much time looking after everyone else that we forget to prioritise ourselves.

Yoga offers so many benefits, including improved flexibility, balance, strength, mobility and stress management. When combined with time outdoors, it becomes even more powerful. There is something special about moving your body, breathing deeply and slowing down amongst the trees, beside the river or surrounded by nature.

At Adventure Connections, we've always believed that healthy ageing isn't about slowing down. It's about continuing to do the things that bring us joy, maintain our wellbeing and help us stay connected to the places we love.

This International Day of Yoga, we're encouraging everyone to take a moment for themselves — whether that's a yoga session, a walk on a trail, a paddle on the river, or simply spending time in nature.

💚 Because looking after ourselves is just as important as looking after everyone else.

18/06/2026

🧺🌿 Happy International Picnic Day!

Sometimes the simplest adventures are the best.

A picnic doesn't need to be fancy. Just good food, good company, and a beautiful place to slow down and enjoy the moment.

If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy a picnic around Collie, here are a few of our favourite spots:

🌳 Soldiers Memorial Park
A family-friendly spot in the heart of Collie with plenty of shade, open lawns, a skate park, and a children's playground.

💙 Minningup Pool
A peaceful riverside setting surrounded by nature. Perfect for relaxing, reconnecting, and enjoying a picnic by the water.

🏞️ Wellington Dam
Pack a lunch and take in the stunning views of Wellington National Park.

💎 Black Diamond Lake
One of Collie's most iconic locations and a beautiful place to stop for a scenic picnic.

🧺 Want to make a day of it?

🚲 Hire an e-bike and explore the trails before finding your perfect picnic spot.

🛶 Hire a kayak and paddle the calm waters of Minningup Pool or Wellington Dam.

🍓 Add a picnic pack when you book and we'll do the rest.

We'll have your equipment ready, your picnic packed, and your adventure waiting.

Because some of the best memories are made when we slow down, spend time together, and reconnect with nature. 💚

Happy International Picnic Day!

17/06/2026

One of the things I love most about exploring by bike is that it encourages you to slow down.

You notice things you would normally drive straight past.

The way the morning light filters through the jarrah forest.

The sound of black cockatoos calling overhead.

A hidden bend in the river.

A lookout you've somehow never stopped at before.

It's amazing how much more you see when you're not in a hurry.

Maybe that's one of the reasons so many people are surprised when they visit Collie.

What starts as a bike ride often becomes something more.

A chance to reconnect with nature.

To spend time together.

To discover places you didn't know existed.

And to see a different side of this incredible region.

Sometimes the best adventures aren't about how far you go.

They're about slowing down long enough to take it all in.

What's your favourite way to explore a new place?

📍 Collie, Western Australia

Just a couple of hours from Perth and a world away from the everyday.

📸 Image Credit: Ord Photography

15/06/2026

💙 Men's Health Week 2026

This year's theme is "See a GP."

It's a simple message, but an important one.

Living in a regional community like Collie, many people are balancing work, family, financial pressures, and the uncertainty that can come with change. As our town continues its transition, it's important that we look after not only our economy and our future, but also the wellbeing of the people who call this place home.

For many men, work has been more than just a job. It has provided purpose, identity, routine, and connection. As industries evolve and communities transition, it's normal to experience a range of emotions and challenges along the way.

At Adventure Connections, we believe spending time in nature can play a powerful role in supporting physical and mental wellbeing. Whether it's a walk amongst the trees, a paddle on the river, or a ride on the trails, getting outdoors can help us slow down, clear our minds, and reconnect.

But nature is only one piece of the wellbeing puzzle.

If something doesn't feel right physically, mentally, or emotionally, don't put it off.

Talk to someone.
Reach out for support.
Book an appointment with your GP.

This year's Men's Health Week campaign highlights that around two-thirds of Australian men wait too long before seeing a doctor when something seems wrong. The message is simple: early conversations and regular check-ups can make a real difference.

Looking after your health isn't a sign of weakness. It's one of the strongest things you can do for yourself, your family, and your future.

💙 Healthy communities start with healthy people.

To learn more about Men's Health Week and this year's "See a GP" campaign, visit:
https://www.menshealthweek.com.au/

13/06/2026

So here’s the latest news from Wellington National Park Collie. If you are coming to check out the mural, grab a coffee and hire an ebike or kayak, we are still available. There is some work beginning on the new Kiosk Restaurant so there a few diversions in place. Please check park alerts for more information and have fun when you when you

11/06/2026

You don't need a holiday.

You might just need a weekend in Collie. 🌿

Just a couple of hours from Perth, your weekend could look something like this...
☕ Coffee in town.
🚲 A leisurely ride through the jarrah forest on an e-bike.
📸 Taking in the views around Wellington National Park.
🍃 Fresh air, birdsong and plenty of room to breathe.
🛶 A peaceful paddle on the Collie River the next morning.
🥾 Or a bushwalk through forests that seem to slow time down.

No long travel days.

No complicated planning.

Just a chance to step away from the everyday and reconnect with nature.

Winter in Collie has a way of encouraging you to slow down and soak it all in.

Could you see yourself spending a weekend like this?

📍 Collie, Western Australia

Just a couple of hours from Perth and a world away from the everyday.

08/06/2026

🌿 Adventure looks different for everyone.

Whether it’s a gentle forest walk, a peaceful paddle at Minningup Pool, or exploring Wellington National Park on an e-bike, adventure isn’t about how far you go, it’s about connecting with nature in a way that suits you.

In our latest blog, we share some of our favourite accessible adventures in Collie and why outdoor experiences should be welcoming, enjoyable and achievable for people of all abilities and fitness levels.

👉 Read the full blog and discover how you can explore Collie your way.
https://adventureconnections.com.au/accessible-adventures-in-collie/

Discover accessible adventures in Collie and Wellington National Park. We design experiences for a range of abilities.

07/06/2026

"Do I need to be fit to ride one of your e-bikes?"

Honestly, it's probably the question we get asked more than any other.

The answer?

No.

Some of our guests ride every weekend.

Others haven't been on a bike for 10, 20 or even 30 years.

Some are getting back into exercise.

Some are recovering from injury.

Some simply want to enjoy the scenery without arriving at the end of the ride completely exhausted.

That's exactly why we love pedal-assist e-bikes.

They don't take away the experience.

You still pedal.
You still get outdoors.
You still get all the benefits of being active in nature.

The difference is they help take the sting out of the hills and make riding accessible to more people.

One of my favourite moments is seeing someone return from a ride and say,

"That was so much easier than I expected."

Because often it's not the fitness that's holding us back.

It's our confidence.

At Adventure Connections, we believe adventure should be for everyone, regardless of age, ability or experience.

Sometimes all it takes is giving it a go.

Have you ever ridden an e-bike before? We'd love to hear about your experience. 🚲💚

06/06/2026

🌿 Happy World Trails Day 🌿

Today we're celebrating the trails that connect us.

Not just the paths through the forest, along the river, or across the hills,, but the journeys they take us on.

Trails have a way of slowing us down. They encourage us to look up, breathe deeply, move our bodies, and reconnect with the world around us. They bring families together, challenge us to try something new, and create memories that stay with us long after the adventure ends.

Here in Collie, we've watched firsthand how trails are helping shape a new chapter for our community. What were once hidden local gems are now welcoming visitors from across Western Australia and beyond, supporting local businesses, creating opportunities, and encouraging more people to experience the incredible landscapes we are lucky enough to call home.

Whether your favourite trail is on a mountain bike, an e-bike, in a kayak, or on foot, today is a reminder of just how important these places are, not only for recreation, but for our wellbeing, our communities, and our connection to nature.

So today, get outside if you can.
Take a walk.
Go for a ride.
Paddle a river.
Sit quietly beneath the trees.

And take a moment to appreciate the trails that connect us all. 💚

📍 Wellington National Park & Collie Trails Region
Russell Ord - Photography Jarrad Seng Photography .and.clara Adventure Connections

02/06/2026

A few years ago, if you told someone you were heading to Collie to start a tourism business, they probably would have raised an eyebrow.

Most people knew Collie as a coal mining town.

And while that history is an important part of who we are, there is another side to Collie that more and more people are starting to discover.

The forests.
The trails.
The waterways.
The feeling of space and freedom that comes from being surrounded by nature.

Every week we meet visitors who tell us they had no idea what was here. They come for a day and often leave wishing they'd booked another night.

As someone who took a leap of faith and moved here with my family, it's been incredible to watch people experience the same thing we fell in love with.

Collie's story is still being written, and it's exciting to see more people becoming part of it.

What's the one thing that surprised you most about Collie?
Images: .and.clara Jarrad Seng Photography Russell Ord - Photography