Coochiemudlo Island
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Coochiemudlo Island Redland City, Queensland |
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| Population | 708 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4184 | ||||||||||||
| Location | 33 km (21 mi) from Brisbane GPO | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Redland City Council | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Electoral district of Redlands | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Division of Bowman | ||||||||||||
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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 township and locality upon the island, which is within the local government area of Redland City.
The island is approximately 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from Victoria Point, also in Redland City. A natural cliff composed of iron-rich rock is exposed on the south western side of the island. Sandy beaches wrap around the island's southern, eastern and northern sides. Mangroves cover the western foreshore of the island.
The name Coochiemudlo is an anglicised version of the Yuggera words kutchi (meaning red) and mudlo (meaning stone).
The European explorer Matthew Flinders landed on Coochiemudlo Island on 19 July 1799, while he was searching for a river in 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.
The island is serviced by a passenger ferry, operating approximately every half-hour between about 5:00am and 11:00pm. A vehicular barge also operates regular services to and from the island. Due to the relatively small area, a car is not essential for getting around the island.
A small kiosk situated not far from the jetty serves refreshments. The Red Rock Cafe is also on the island, open 6 days per week (closed on Monday). Coffee, drinks, meals and open for dinner on the weekend plus a few other evenings.
There are many types of wildlife present on the island. It is well known for its birdlife including sea eagles, brahmani kites, magpies, rosellas, butcher birds,pheasants and a large growing colony of stone curlews which are counted each year.
The waters around Coochiemudlo abound in dugongs, turtles and dolphins.
There is a very interesting walk through the Melalueca Wetland Reserve with a great variety of native plants and trees.
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