Wellington Dam - WeDa02 south west

Wellington Dam - WeDa02 south westA rush of water from recent rains has filled up this section of the Collie River. Wellington Dam is the largest dam in the southwest of the state and was built to supply the Collie River irrigation district. Today the dam wall showcases a giant 8000 square metre mural which was painted by artist Guido Van Helten over a period of approximately four months. The mural depicts people that have been involved in and around the dam and the Collie region. The

Old jetty providing shelter for marine life and moorings for fishermen

the Karri tree

ideal for swimming

plus a myriad of native Australian trees

Golden and glowing rock formation at dawn

Twisted and tangled but thriving in a harsh environment

A solitary footprint leaving a lasting impression

Another hidden little gem

Meelup beach is also where Castle rock is located and visitors frequent the area on a regular basis

Carved channel that has developed over hundreds of years of tidal movements

Salamanca street in Hobart

Boranup forest