Coochiemudlo Island

Coochiemudlo Island is a small island in the southern part of Moreton Bay, near Brisbane, in South East Queensland, Australia.

Coochiemudlo Island is a small island in the southern part of Moreton Bay, near Brisbane, in South East Queensland, Australia. It is also the name of the locality upon the island, which is within the local government area of Redland City.In the 2016 census Coochiemudlo Island had a population of 753 people.

The name Coochiemudlo is the English language version of the Yuggera words kutchi (meaning red) and mudlo (meaning stone).The British explorer Matthew Flinders landed on Coochiemudlo Island on 19 July 1799, while he was mapping the southern part of Moreton Bay.The original European name was Innis Island from 1825 to 1850. The island celebrates Flinders Day annually, commemorating the landing of Flinders. The celebrations are usually held on a weekend near 19 July, the actual date of the landing.At the 2011 census the population of Coochiemudlo Island was 708 people.In the 2016 census Coochiemudlo Island had a population of 753 people.

The sandy beaches of Coochiemudlo Island provide safe swimming.

Coochie is also a destination for sailors.As the island is surrounded on three sides by sandy beaches, and there is always a sheltered beach regardless of the wind direction.Sailing craft range from sailboards, off-the-beach catamarans and dinghies to larger motor and sail yachts.A deep water anchorage and moorings are located to the south of the island near the jetty and boat ramp.

Fishing is also a common pastime, with species such as bream, whiting, flathead, flounder, tailor, cod, and snapper, amongst others, to be found in the waters around the island.