Can I take my car to Coochiemudlo Island?
Affectionately known as Coochie, this small sub-tropical island fringed by bushland is just a short passenger ferry or vehicle ferry ride from Victoria Point. The island is only 5sq km, so there is no need for visitors to take a car – just pack a picnic and go for a walk.
How much does it cost to take a car to Coochiemudlo Island?
Barge Fares for Motorbikes and Other Vehicles
| Other | RETURN | ONE-WAY |
|---|---|---|
| Motorbike | $35 | $25 |
| Moped | $20 | $10 |
| Ride on Mower (Operator Included) | $10 | $5 |
| Mobility Scooter (Operator Included) | $10 | $5 |
How much is the barge to coochiemudlo?
Adults can travel on the Coochie ferry for just $5.40 for a one-way trip. Children’s tickets on the Coochie ferry are $2.70 for a single trip. Children under 4 travel free.
Where does the coochiemudlo ferry leave from?
Victoria Point
The ferry departs at regular intervals (approximately 30 minutes most days) from either the island jetty on Victoria Point or the Coochiemudlo ferry terminals.
How do I get to Coochie mud Low island?
Coochiemudlo Island is located in Redland City, to the east and only 45 minutes drive from Brisbane city centre. The island is easily accessible by passenger ferry or barge from Victoria Point Jetty and only takes a few minutes to reach.
Can you take dogs to coochie?
Things to do on Coochiemudlo Island A petite five square kilometres in size Coochie is a perfect day trip choice for families. Dogs are also welcome on the island with an off-leash area on Main Beach for them to enjoy. With a population of around 700 people, there is little traffic and almost no noise pollution.
Are ferries running to Coochiemudlo Island?
Coochiemudlo Island passenger ferry Amity Trader operates a Passenger Ferry, offering regular services to Coochiemudlo Island from Victoria Point, seven days a week. The crossing takes just 10 minutes, and with ferries running every half an hour, you’re bound to get on board.
Are dogs allowed on Coochiemudlo Island ferry?
Well behaved dogs are welcome on the Ferry and Barge with leash-free beach areas to the West of the Barge / Boat Ramp. Check the signs however as during breeding season, wading birds need to be protected in this area.
Are dogs allowed on Coochiemudlo ferry?
You will love Coochiemudlo Island’s calm waters and four km’s of golden sandy beaches, which has earned her the reputation as an ideal family spot and a great place to unwind. Well behaved dogs are welcome on the Ferry and Barge with leash-free beach areas to the West of the Barge / Boat Ramp.
Are there snakes on Coochiemudlo Island?
For Coochiemudlo, too, only snakes are recorded – the Keelback, Tropidonophis mairii, the Marsh Snake, Hemiaspis signata; and the Smail-eyed Snake, Rhinoplocephalus nigrescens.
Can dogs go on Coochiemudlo Island?
How do you get around Coochiemudlo Island?
The only available public transport is via bus with a bus stop conveniently located at Victoria Point Jetty. Easy to hop off the bus and hop on the ferry. Routes servicing this stop most days are Route 270 / 274 and 279.
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