A 90-year-old former co-op storeroom has found a new life in Collie, where Voltage Lodge has opened as a purpose-built accommodation base for travelers exploring Western Australia’s growing adventure scene. Designed for groups, the lodge sleeps up to 30 guests and combines private ensuite rooms with bunk and family accommodations, alongside a communal kitchen and lounge intended to encourage travelers to gather after a day outdoors.

The property is particularly geared toward mountain bikers, with secure storage for up to 30 bikes, e-bike charging, a wash-down bay and repair station. With Collie developing a reputation for its mountain biking and trail network, Voltage Lodge adds accommodation specifically designed around the needs of active travelers while preserving the character of the historic building.

The Curated Take:
There is something compelling about a new hotel that responds directly to the identity of its destination. Voltage Lodge isn’t trying to turn Collie into something it isn’t; it is designed around the forests, trails, rivers and cycling culture that are already drawing visitors there, making the accommodation part of the adventure rather than simply a place to sleep.