KAYAK ADVENTURE

A comfortable relaxed 2 hour paddle in one of our kayaks will enable you to see and experience the natural beauty of Coochie.    There are numerous beautiful sandy beach's to stop and swim or explore.    See the Scar trees where Indigenous people used the bark to build various items including canoes, Norfolk Beach where Matthew Flinders first landed on Coochiemudlo Island 1n 1799 , Flinders lookout - believed to be where  he stood to inspect what lay ahead further down Moreton Bay and Morwong Beach where you can still see Indigenous Middens. You have the option of hiring either a single kayak  for $20.00 or a double kayak  for $30.00 each for 2 hours and in that time,  you will be able to comfortably paddle around the island and explore this amazing and special place.   This is a self  guided trip so you have the freedom and flexibility to go where you want and to stop when you want.  It is  ideal for  families, romantics  or  a group of friends;  the more the merrier.   We supply life jackets and a safety briefing before your departure but please don't forget your hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.                                                     The wildlife around Coochie is extraordinary.   Moreton Bay is the only place in the word where turtles and dugong still live on the doorstep of a major city.  These mysterious creatures can be difficult to see as they only surface for a few seconds to breath;  however they may be moving just below the surface so keep your eyes peeled especially when you paddle over the sea grass beds and reef areas.  Of course dolphins are also frequently spotted around the island these beautiful animals are always an awesome sight to see.   Don't forget to watch also for shorebirds, there are some 16 resident and 35 migratory species of shorebirds in the area.  Archaeological evidence tells us that people have lived on these islands for at least 20,000 years.  Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) is home to the Nunukul and Gorenpul people, while the Koobenpul lived on the mainland coastal strip.   Coochiemudlo, a variant of Kutchi Mudlo, meaning place of red rock, is one of several places in the Redlands that has retained its Indigenous name.   As the name suggests, the island was a source of ochre, or red rock used in traditional ceremonies.  You can still see today "Red Rock" on the South Western side of the island.    Coochiemudlo Island is on the doorstep of Brisbane, and Moreton Bay is visited regularly by thousands of people each year who fish, cruise around in boats, swim, dive and just relax.  But it is not just important to people - this internationally significant wetland is rich with wildlife and extraordinary seascapes and landscapes.   It is a place that inspires, sustains and supports us all.   So why not come and explore this secret paradise yourself at your own pace.   You won't be disappointed.      If you need any more information or to book your kayaks please give us a call to check availability. images kindly supplied by Leigh Purdie.