Getting to Coochie
Coochiemudlo Island is one in the group of islands (with MacLeay, Russell, Lamb and Karragarra Islands) dotting the southern part of Moreton Bay. It is approximately 40 kilometres southeast of the Brisbane city center and 70 kilometres north of the Gold Coast.
To get to Coochie, you need to get to the Victoria Point jetty on Masters Avenue, and then take a pleasant 10-minute ferry or barge ride across the bay to the island. Coochie is in plain view from the Victoria Point jetty.
GETTING TO THE VICTORIA POINT JETTY
If using public transport, we suggest that you use Translink’s journey planner to 
check out the different ways to get to Coochie. It automatically develops travel options via public transport based on the origin and destination points of your trip (feel free to use 10-16 Dawn Street, Coochiemudlo Island for your destination point — this is the home of Coochie Island Resort). Alternatively, you can also call Translink on 13 12 30.
In general, there are two ways to get to Coochie via public transport:
- Through Cleveland - Train service is available to Cleveland. From there, you need to grab a bus to the Victoria Point Shops, and then another bus from there to the Victoria Point Jetty
- Through Capalaba - Both the 270 and 271 will take you to the Victoria Point Jetty from Capalaba .
If you’re taking off from Brisbane, the 271 (1 hour, 40 minutes) and the 279 (1 hour, 20 minutes) will take you right at the doorstep of the Victoria Point Jetty.
The relevant bus routes terminating at the Victoria Point Jetty:
- 270 Victoria Point Jetty - Capalaba (Victoria Point and Alexandra Hills via Redland Bay Road)
- 271 Victoria Point Jetty - Brisbane (via Pt Halloran, Victoria Point bus station, Alexandra Hills, Capalaba, Chandler and Buranda)
- 277 Victoria Point Jetty - Victoria Point Shops and Point Halloran
- 278 Victoria Point Jetty - Victoria Point High School and Victoria Point Shops
- 279 Victoria Point Jetty - Brisbane via Eight Miles Plain (through Victoria Point, Sheldon, Garden City (Upper Mt Gravatt), Griffith University and Buranda)
Download a copy of the timetables for all the above bus routes (PDF, 558KB).
If using private transport, we are unable to recommend an online tool to assist you with your journey. WhereIS.com would have you take off from the Redland Bay jetty! Be aware that ferry and barge services to Coochiemudlo Island are only available from the Victoria Point jetty on Masters Avenue. GoogleMaps is better in terms of accuracy, though it seems to take a roundabout way of getting to Coochie — it takes an hour and a half for a trip that we know for a fact takes no more than 40-45 minutes.
CROSSING THE BAY TO COOCHIE
Regular ferry and barge service from the Victoria Point jetty to Coochie is provided by Coochiemudlo Island Ferry Service. Whichever way it is, ferry or barge, it is a very pleasant ride — you can’t help wishing for it to last longer.
Ferry Service
Ferry service between Coochie and Victoria Point costs $3.40 per ride and is available at 30-minute intervals at each end from as early as 5:00am from Coochie and as late as 11:30pm from Victoria Point.
On weekdays when schools are in session you will come face to face with the future of Coochie: children on their way to and back from school. No, there isn’t a school on Coochie. Coochie children travel free on the ferry to get to and from schools in the mainland.
COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND –> VICTORIA POINT
(effective from October 2007)
| Monday-Friday |
5:00am - 7:00am every 30 minutes |
| Saturday | 6:15am - 11:15pm every 30 miinutes |
| Sunday | 6:15am - 10:45pm every 30 minutes |
VICTORIA POINT –> COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND
(effective from October 2007)
| Monday - Friday |
5:15am - 6:45am every 30 minutes |
| Saturday | 6:30am - 11:30pm every 30 minutes |
| Sunday | 6:30am - 11:00pm every 30 minutes |
Ferry Service Information
- Fares are paid on board the vessel and costs $3.40 per ride.
- Concession fares are available. However, concession cards must be shown to receive the fare discount.
- Children under 5 yrs travel free and children 5-14 yrs are entitled to concession fares.
- Lost property enquiries can be made on board or at the office during office hours.
Ferry Service Regulations
The Masters of Coochiemudlo Island Ferry Service vessels have the right to refuse entry to any person involved in the following matters under Section 188 of the Transport Operations (Marine Safety) Act 1994:
- Disorderly or violent behaviour
- Annoyance or injury to other persons
- Being in an intoxicated condition
The carriage of pets is not permitted unless they are properly contained or controlled (ie muzzle, lead or cage). Small dogs may be carried. No dogs are allowed on the seats.
Safety Information
To assist in providing better services to their valued patrons, Coochiemudlo Island Ferry Service asks that you adhere to the following safety rules:
- Be careful when boarding and disembarking vessels especially in wet weather or when carrying heavy items
- If you require assistance when boarding or disembarking please ask their crew
- Please keep access clear for disembarking passengers while waiting to board.
- Please remain seated while vessel is underway and until properly secured to a wharf.
- Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
- In addition, please inform crew when carrying dangerous goods (eg. fuel, gas, chlorine, or machinery containing fuel or gas, such as mowers). Fuel must be carried in approved containers and all dangerous goods including those in machines must be carried on the foredeck.
(PDF, 345KB)
Download your copy of the ferry service timetable and related information.
Coochiemudlo Island Ferry Service can be reached at (07) 3820 7227.
Barge Service
Barge service is available to take your vehicle across the bay, if you choose to do so.
If you’re a day tripper (and depending on how many there are of you), however, on foot or on your bike … or on board the rental scooters from Coochie Island Resort … may be the best way to spend your day on Coochie. There are free 6-, 12- and 18-hour public parking areas around the Victoria Point Jetty area where your vehicle will have plenty of company.
| FEE (return) | |
| Car | $38 |
| Car - 4 return trip ticket | $130 |
| Ute - up to 1 tonne | $38 |
| Vehicles - up to 2 tonnes | $50 |
| Vehicles - up to 4 tonnes | $75 |
| Vehicles > 4 tonnes | $110 |
| Backhoe | $80 |
| Agitators | $110 |
| Rubbish truck | $105 |
| Semi | $150 |
| Small buses | $75 |
| Box trailer 6×2 | $33 |
| Box trailer - large | $35 |
| Motorcyle | $18 |
| Walk-on passengers | $2.50 each way |
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FROM COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND
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FROM VICTORIA POINT
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Book ahead to make sure your Coochie visit goes without a hitch. Call (07) 3820 7227 or (0412) 265 108 to book your vehicle on the barge.
