Coochiemudlo Island Circuit

Starting from the southern jetty off Victoria Parade S, Coochiemudlo Island, this walk takes you on a coastal circuit around the island, exploring the beaches, bushland and wetland throughout. This heavenly piece of land features multiple scenic beaches for you to swim in, along with cafes and other attractions around the island. Expect to see interesting bird species in the mangroves. There are many informative signposts that tell you more about the local area and history. Speaking of, the island was first discovered by a British explorer named Matthew Flinders in 1799. Remember to wear a hat and put on sunscreen. Also, bring some insect repellent to protect yourself from the mosquitoes. The island is reachable by a ferry and car barge from Victoria Point. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	Station (-27.5751598,153.3323081)
Mode	Ferry
Directions	From Gateway Motorway, M1, Mackenzie. Turn on to then drive for 750 m Keep left and drive for another 8.2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Cotton Road, 21, 45 and drive for another 520 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Cotton Road, 21, 45 and drive for another 3.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Boundary Road, 21 and drive for another 4.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Cleveland Redland Bay Road, 47, 21, SMB and drive for another 620 m Keep left onto Colburn Avenue, SMB and drive for another 1.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Colburn Avenue, 21, SMB and drive for another 900 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Colburn Avenue, 21 and drive for another 285 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Colburn Avenue, 21 and drive for another 1.1 km Turn right onto Masters Avenue and drive for another 255 m Keep right and drive for another 1.7 km Turn slight right onto Victoria Parade South and drive for another 210 m Turn left onto Victoria Parade South and drive for another 5 m Turn right and drive for another 30 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From the northern jetty, head towards the island along the said jetty. Turn right at the end of the jetty to join the concrete footpath. Follow the footpath as you keep the beach and the ocean to your right to continue along Coochiemudlo Island Circuit(counterclockwise). This is the encouraged direction of travel.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Station Start (a footpath). After 105 m pass the car park.
	Turn right. After another 90 m pass the "Curlew Cafe" (75 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the pay phone (55 m on your left). After another 9 m pass the BBQ (25 m on your left). Then pass the playground (30 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the toilet (35 m on your left). After another 145 m pass the "Red Rock Cafe" (75 m on your left). T:+61 7 3207 8181
	After another 130 m turn right, to head along Victoria Parade South. After another 255 m continue straight. After another 110 m pass the toilet (10 m on your left).
	After another 80 m turn right.
	After another 560 m veer right, to head along Victoria Parade North. After another 45 m (at the intersection of Victoria Parade North & Ooyan Street) continue straight, to head along Victoria Parade North. After another 160 m continue straight, to head along Victoria Parade North. After another 155 m (at the intersection of Victoria Parade North & Nama Street) continue straight, to head along Victoria Parade North. After another 275 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Victoria Parade North & Elizabeth Street turn right, to head along Victoria Parade North. After another 40 m pass the shelter (about 10 m ahead). After another 25 m pass the BBQ (8 m on your right).
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Victoria Parade North & Flinders Street) continue straight (a footpath).
	After another 160 m veer right, to head along Coochiemudlo Island Walking Track - West. After another 1.2 km continue straight, to head along Coochiemudlo Island Walking Track - West.
	After another 100 m turn sharp left, to head along Coochiemudlo Island Walking Track - West.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Victoria Parade West & Coochiemudlo Island Walking Track - West) veer right (a footpath). After another 320 m pass the BBQ (30 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the "Community Hall toilets" (35 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Victoria Parade South & Victoria Parade West turn left, to head along Victoria Parade South (a residential road).
	After another 15 m veer right. After another 15 m come to the "Lookout". After another 120 m pass the "Finas Restaurant" (65 m on your left).
	After another 190 m continue straight. After another 320 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	Turn right. After another 220 m pass the BBQ (20 m on your left).
	After another 40 m turn right.
	Continue another 95 m to find Station at the end.

Terrain

Coochiemudlo Island Circuit

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	5 km
Time	1 h to 2 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 2.1 km from the start.

Toilet: There are 5 on route, on average they are 830 m apart with the largest gap of 1.9 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	200 m	[toilet]
Toilet	840 m	[toilet]
Shelter	2.1 km	[shelter]
Toilet	2.1 km	[toilet]
Toilet	4 km	Community Hall toilets
Toilet	4.6 km	[toilet]

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