Life on Coochiemudlo Island

Information for residents and visitors. Welcome.

‘Take only memories, leave only footprints.’ Enjoy our environment!

Upcoming events

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Art Exhibition Opening — Two New Shows
Apr 4
Art Exhibition Opening — Two New Shows

Two new shows opening at the Curlew Gallery!

DOWNSTAIRS SPACE

Solo Exhibition by Noelene Dunn

UPSTAIRS GALLERIES

All new exhibition by Coochie Artisans.

Gallery Hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 10am - 2pm


Op Shop — open to buyers and browsers
Apr 5
Op Shop — open to buyers and browsers

Come and find your treasure!

You’ll find us in the Utility Shed at the Rec Club.

Everyone’s welcome.

Dunecare (Coastcare)
Apr 5
Volunteering, Environmental
Dunecare (Coastcare)
Volunteering, Environmental

Coastcare’s Dunecare sessions happen on the first Saturday of the month. Join us to pull out invasive weeds on the Emerald Fringe, great company, and tea and cake!

Volunteering, Environmental
Special Easter Exhibition
Apr 18
Special Easter Exhibition

SPECIAL EVENT Opening

Coochie Artisans presents a SPECIAL EASTER EXHIBITION  from 18-20 April

Art at Mudlo presented by Coochie Artisans.

Gallery Hours: 10am – 2pm


Things to do

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Curlew Gallery

Curlew Gallery

Solo art exhibition: new work from DAWood

Plus an eclectic range of art from island artists

Location: upstairs of the Curlew Cafe

Open times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday and public holidays from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm — or by appointment.

See info about the Artisan Collective.

Native Nursery

Native Nursery

Location: William Street, behind the Curlew Cafe, next to the Life Savers shed.

Open times: Tuesday mornings from 9.00am — 10.30am when the friendly experts are on site to sell you tube-stock native plants suitable for the island. The Native Nursery is run by volunteers — experts in our local native flora.

Visit the Native Nursery website.

Information for pet owners

Is there an off-leash beach?

Featured articles

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Ex. Tropical Cyclone Alfred: the impact on Coochiemudlo Island
Ex. Tropical Cyclone Alfred: the impact on Coochiemudlo Island

In March 2025, Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s path down the south coast of Queensland was erratic and hard to predict. is a brief overview of the impact on the island, for historical reference plus tips for future, similar wild weather events. [Image: Screenshot from a BOM video, 4 March]

Tim Herse, Weather Freak
Tim Herse, Weather Freak

Tim Herse is a self-proclaimed weather freak — always has been. Since he moved to Coochiemudlo, he’s been methodically recording the island’s rainfall and each month he posts the tally to the Coochie Community Facebook group …

Thinking about Mainland Parking for Island Residents
Thinking about Mainland Parking for Island Residents

If you live on an island without bridge access, chances are that finding a parking space for your vehicle on the mainland – paid or otherwise — is, or has been, a pain point.

This article looks at general issues for island residents, and parking options/solutions in place for residents of three sets of island communities.

Community bus

Book your ride on the volunteer-run Coochie Bus by phoning
0437 559 046.

For updates and operating hours visit
Coochiemudlo Island Progress Association.

Artisan Collective art exhibition at Mudlo, July 2023

About the Moreton Bay Marine Park

@lifeoncoochiemudlo — follow our instagram adventures

The Fonderellas gave their best at the Isle of Coochie Golf Club, yesterday 30 Nov. Classic hits played with fun and conviction. I think they’ll be back. 👏😎🎶
Moody greys, blues, greens and more 🩶on Coochiemudlo today, actually all week! These pics start from Main Beach on the south then meander up the east side to Morwong Beach on the north. That’s where I found the cottonwood flowers. Gorgeous 💛
An event, Shorebirds of Coochiemudlo, happened this morning. A group of residents and visitors to the island met at Morwong Beach on the north of the island and walked west to the mangroves, and to the north-eastern corner of the island. A few birds
She’s gorgeous, purrs without missing a beat, and her wheels first turned in 1928. She lives on Coochiemudlo Island. She’s immaculate, thanks to Jeff, her owner, who is sitting in the back with son, Mitch at the wheel. This special vinta
Arrggh …m’ hearties! Pirate Market on Coochiemudlo Island today 🏴‍☠️ 🖤 The pirates came with family fun, food, stalls, music, and visitors to the island. Good weather too 🌞 🏝️ Organised by Coochiemudlo Island Progress Association
Coochiemudlo’s beautiful red rock, on the south west of the island. 📷@sureshotfilm #redrock #coochiemudloisland #redlandscoast
A good crowd turned out this morning for the Coochiemudlo Island Heritage Society AGM and Emerald Fringe celebration, down on Main Beach west of the barge ramp. A highlight was the keynote address by Catherine Brouwer, landscape planner and heritage
The Melaleuca Wetlands on Coochiemudlo Island. So important to look after, so wonderful to walk through. This area is part of the Ramsar-listed wetland environments on Moreton Bay that we value 💚🍃🏝️ The welcome sign at the southern entrance to th