Brisbane Off the Beaten Path Tips by Aleyd

Coochiemudlo Island (Coochie to locals) is a relatively small island just off Brisbane. It is a great place to stay with kids or teenagers, as they can roam the island freely and safely.

One of my favourite activities is getting on my push bike and taking off for a ride around the island, and in and out of the local streets.

There are at least 2 beaches you can swim at. Both have barbeque areas. One of them hires out things like surf skis and small sailing boats. There is a golf course, tennis courts, lots of restaurants and many craft stores.

Coochie is a laid back island that has no high rise or chain stores. It is a perfect way to go back in time to a simpler life.

Coochie is great for a day trip, a long weekend or as long as you can get away.

You can get to Coochie using the car or passenger ferry from Victoria Point.

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Website: http://www.coochiemudlo.net/

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service website (listed below) contains information on where you can go bushwalking, picknicking and camping in Queensland National Parks.

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Website: http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/parks_and_forests/

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A few years ago I had a really enjoyable stay at Marcoola Beach. Marcoola Beach is located between Maroochydore & Coolum, on the Sunshine Coast. Marcoola Beach has a very local, sleepy and friendly feel about it.

Our motel (off David Low Way, near the airport) was a 15 minute walk along the beach to the Surf Lifesaving Club restaurant, and a number of small cafes and restaurants.

The one down side is that Marcoola Beach is located right next to the Sunshine Coast Airport. However, it is quite cool to see the airplanes coming in so low and slowly.

Marcoola Beach is about 1 1/2 hours drive from the centre of Brisbane.

(I will try to find some more details about the motel we stayed in.)

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Website: http://www.marcoolaslsc.com.au/