Coochiemudlo Island is located near Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia.

Coochiemudlo Island is a small island in the southern part of Moreton Bay, Queensland. The island is approximately 1km from Victoria Point in Redland Shire.

Coochiemudlo is an anglicised version of the local aboriginal words for "Red Rock". A natural cliff composed of iron-rich rock is exposed on the south western side of the island.

Sandy beaches wrap around the island's southern, eastern and northern sides. Mangroves cover the western foreshore of the island.

Transport

The island is serviced by a passenger ferry, operating approximately every half hour between about 5:00am and midnight. A vehicular barge also operates regular services to and from the island. Due to the relatively small area, a car is not essential for getting around the island.

Wildlife

There are many types of wildlife present on the island. Although Coochie lacks well-known Australian wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, possums and emus, it is well known for its birdlife including the Curlew. Unusually, Coochie also has a flock of peacocks which roams the island. Native wildlife include bandicoots, snakes and frogs.

Retail Facilities

A small corner store provides key staple items. A cafe/restaurant and a restaurant bar are also available.

Demographic

Census details for the island are generally difficult to ascertain, as the figures are generally amalgamated with those for Russell Island and Macleay Island.

A recent open plan demographic study by Redland Shire Council indicated a 2006 population of 700 people.

Recreation

Coochiemudlo's southern beach is patrolled by the local chapter of Surf Life Saving Australia. A 'Nippers' program is also available, and caters for both on-island, and off-island children. Other facilities include:

• a BMX track
• a cricket pitch and football oval
• a Bowls/Croquet lawn
• a 9 hole golf course

Fishing is also a popular pastime, with species such as Bream, whiting, Flathead, Flounder, Tailor, Cod, and Snapper, amongst others, to be found in the waters around the island.

Sailing

Coochie is a popular destination for sailors. As the island is surrounded on three sides by sandy beaches, there is always a sheltered beach regardless of the wind direction. Sailing craft range from sailboards, off-the-beach catamarans and dinghies to larger motor and sail yachts. A deep water anchorage and moorings are located to the south of the island near the jetty and boat ramp.

Housing Styles

Housing styles on Coochiemudlo range from traditional 1950s fibro beach shacks, contemporary light weight beach houses, relocated Queenslanders (Queenslander (architecture)), and occasionally, albeit somewhat out of place, conventional suburban brick and tile.

See also

• Redland Shire
• South East Queensland

External links

• History of Coochiemudlo Island
• Redland Council Open Space Plan