Coochiemudlo Island

Coochie, as it is known locally, is easily reached by a short ferry trip from Victoria Point.  

 

It is a predominantly residential island, about 165 hectares in size and 1km from the mainland. Facilities include general store, ambulance, boat hire, golf course, tennis court, holiday units and restaurant.

 

Always a popular destination for day visitors, the island is an even more vibrant hive of activity when the Coochie Island Craft Markets line the island’s foreshore park and the talents of the island’s many artists and craftspeople go on display.

 

The Melaleuca Wetlands and Laurie Burns Recreation Reserve are found on the island. 

 

Coochiemudlo is an aboriginal name meaning red rock or red ochre, in reference to the red cliffs on the south western side of the island. At one stage, it was also known as Innes Island. Click here to read more about its history.

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