Coochiemudlo Island, QLD 4184
Ranked 264th best suburb by locals in Brisbane Region, QLD
Great for
- Clean & green
- Eating out
- Neighbourly spirit
- Parks and recreation
- Peace and quiet
Not great for
- Childcare
- Shopping options
- Schools
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Families With Kids
- Retirees
Reviews of Coochiemudlo Island, QLD
"The ferry is a pain"
Thankfully we rented before we purchased which was the best thing to do. We found it was not for us.
The ferry, while it's not long from mainland, just grows tiresome after a while. You are forever planning your movements by when the ferry is coming in. If you miss that ferry you have to sit and wait for it.
Also, if you need to leave the island after the ferry stops at night...tough. The same in reverse. If you miss the last ferry to the island you're sleeping in your car until the first ferry in the morning.
You have to park your car in the mainland. Which every other islander needs to do too. If you get to the carpark frequently there's no parks, so you have to park far and walk to the ferry.
It might be ok if you work from home, or retired, and don't need to commute to work. If you do the ferry starts out like a nice way to start the day, quickly turns into a hassle.
Getting to the island is easy. A passenger ferry and vehicle barge service operates from Victoria Point every half hour, seven days a week.
Coochie Bus Service will take you where you want to go.
The island is small enough to walk or cycle around, and is a delight to explore with great picnic spots.
There is also a kiosk which can supply you with everything you need for a picnic on the beach.
Staying on the island is easy. There is a range of accommodation including modest bungalows, holiday homes and resort-style units. Coochiemudlo Island also has bed and breakfast accommodation.
The area is popular for windsurfing, sailing, swimming and paddle boats. You may be lucky enough to spot a dolphin, dugong or turtle in the shallow waters near the beach.
Coochiemudlo Island also has a nine-hole golf course with bay views, this area supports a variety of birdlife including migratory species and is a grate place to explore the flora and fauna of the island.