Getting to Coochiemudlo Island
How far from Brisbane CBD and airport?
Coochiemudlo Island is on the Redlands Coast, south of Brisbane and approximately:
40km from Brisbane’s CBD
60km from Brisbane airport (approximately 40 minute drive).
Passenger ferry and vehicle barge leave from Victoria Point.
Ferry and barge services to Coohiemudlo Island
Both the barge ramp and the ferry terminal are on the southern shoreline of island.
Walk-on passengers can also board the vehicle barge but additional fees apply as explained below.
The passenger ferry is operated as part of the state government’s Translink transport services. The vehicle barge is privately operated by Amity Trader.
Bringing a four-wheel trolley? Walk-on passengers with wagons or four-wheel carts must use the barge service. Walk-on passenger barge fare is higher than the (Translink) ferry fare. Four-wheel carts that are larger than 65cm x 65cm incur a one-way fee of $10.00 (as of March 2026).
Passenger ferry to Coochiemudlo Island
The passenger ferry is a Translink service and leaves from Victoria Point. This is a cashless service, you need a GoCard or bank card.
See the Translink passenger ferry timetable.
Vehicle barge to Coochiemudlo Island
The vehicle barge leaves from Victoria Point. Prior booking is essential.
See the Barge service FAQs and online booking info.
Public parking at Victoria Point ferry terminal
Please note that during holiday times and weekends parking spots can be difficult to find at Victoria Point.
For available parking areas including time restrictions, see Redland City Council info about parking at Victoria Point.
Public transport to and from Victoria Point
Buses: Catch the 270 or 274 bus from Victoria Point Jetty to the Victoria Point shopping centre.