Life on Coochiemudlo Island

Information for residents and visitors. Welcome.

Upcoming events

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Oct 17

Art Exhibition Opening — Two New Shows

Two new shows opening at the Curlew Gallery!

DOWNSTAIRS SPACE

Small Works Exhibition by members.

UPSTAIRS GALLERIES

All new exhibition by Coochie Artisans.

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

Oct 18

Volunteering, Environmental

Bushcare working bee

Volunteering, Environmental

Bushcarers meet every month on the third Saturday. Come and help us look after our island's beautiful natural places. It's rewarding work, we're a cheerful mob, and our morning tea's a treat.

Volunteering, Environmental

Oct 20

Alpha: Life is Worth Exploring

Alpha is a safe place to explore life, purpose and the Christian faith, ask questions, and share your point of view.

Each session will include a shared dinner (provided), followed by thoughtful conversation.

Alpha is free and everyone is welcome.

Nov 1

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.

All events

Things to do

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Curlew Gallery

Two new shows:

Solo Exhibition Magic Animals by island artist Valerie Eugarde.
Downstairs Space at Curlew Gallery
A showcase of a broad range of 2D and 3D works by island artisans.
Upstairs at the Curlew Gallery

Gallery open times: Fri, Sat, Sun from 10am – 2pm.

Where: Curlew Gallery (upstairs at the Curlew Cafe).

See info about the Artisan Collective.

Pickleball

When: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Start time: 2.30pm

Location: Rec Club

BYO water, hat and sunscreen.

Newbies welcomed — $5 | Regular players — $3 per session.

Coordinator Dave Hume:0408 079 098.

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?

Seasonal dog off-leash beach

Latest articles

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Short doco about Coochiemudlo Island

In 2025, Bay & Beyond Studio produced a terrific short doco called ‘Coochiemudlo Story’, included in this article. The video features three of the island’s keenest researchers and knowledge-holders: John Pearn, Jan Macintyre, and Christine Leonard.

Biosecurity: a shared responsibilty

September is biodiversity month. This article aims to outline why our biosecurity awareness is important. It also offers an interesting snapshot into Australia’s historical and current biosecurity incidences.

Coochiemudlo Island: Weeds, biodiversity and biosecurity

September is biodiversity month. This article aims to bring awareness of the importance of managing biodiversity on Coochiemudlo Island.

One straightforward start: Let’s stop the dumping of lawn clippings and garden waste onto the Emerald Fringe and Melaleuca Wetlands … or over the neighbour’s fence!

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