Life on Coochiemudlo Island

Information for residents and visitors. Welcome!

Upcoming events

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Nov 29

Art Exhibition Opening — Two New Shows

Two new shows opening at the Curlew Gallery!

Trish Miller: bead jewellery art — exquisite work (downstairs).

New work by our local Artisans Collective (upstairs)

Dec 1

Christmas Markets

Christmas activities include photos with Santa and Christmas card making.

Stalls include food, arts and crafts, clothing, homewares and more!

Foreshore parkland, Main Beach, near the ferry terminal.

Dec 7

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.

Dec 7

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

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Things to do

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Curlew Gallery

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

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?

September - October is on-leash at all times season. The dog off-leash beach is only available seasonally … find out when and where.

Seasonal dog off-leash beach

Featured articles

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Norma Green — Coochiemudlo Gem

This article by Christine Leonard was written after spending a morning reminiscing with Norma and friends back in May 2024. They revisited happy memories and earlier days on Coochie, with small talk and tall tales lubricated by cups of tea, coffee and biscuits.

Where does Coochiemudlo Island’s tap water come from?

Without water, life as we know it would not exist. Coochiemudlo Island’s water arrives to the island via a complex grid that services the Redlands Coast islands and mainland communities. This article offers insight to where our water comes from.

Eradicating Fire Ants — Updated Procedure

From 1 October 2024, the NFAEP is introducing a new approach to fire ant treatment on Coochiemudlo Island.

When you report suspected fire ants or nests on your property, you will receive a fire ant treatment kit by mail. It includes an instructional brochure that shows you how to treat nests.

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