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Flinders Day

Locality: Victoria Point, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 423 614 470

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25.01.2022 FLINDERS DAY ON COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND On 19th July 1799 Matthew Flinders whilst in Moreton Bay decided to have a look at Coochiemudlo Island and take a sextant reading. He was most likely accompanied by his brother Samuel and Bongaree an indigenous interpreter from Port Jackson. Flinders noticed Pandanus palms and cypress pine trees, just as we can see today at the enactment site. This year’s re-enactment will take place on Norfolk Beach at a site just south of the Matthew Flin...ders Memorial. We hope you can come along and join us for this premier historical event in the Redland Shire. Alongside the re-enactment we have a street parade, period dancers, folk dancers, a marching band, cadets and presentations for the best float in the parade as well as the best period costume on the day. Our wonderful Coochiemudlo Island Beach market will be offering their amazing variety of stalls including indigenous jewelry, art and craft, collectibles and much more. We are entertained on the day by Damon with his keyboard and food is available from both our stall holders and local businesses Curlew Café and Red Rock Café. This year the local real estate agents will be displaying information regarding what housing options are available on Coochiemudlo. If you have time there are kayaks and BBQ boats for hire dependent on the weather (booking required) there is a beautiful walk around the island (only 5 km) with our 3 sandy beaches, wetlands trail and our western side is filled with mangroves and birds. Event timetable, transport and parking suggestions will be posted early July.

21.01.2022 Hi Coochie followers, our premier historical event is coming up on 21st July, being the re-enactment of Matthew Flinders landing plus a street parade and markets. Lets’ make our street parade a Coochie Special with our fantastic floats and what about a mobility scooter component or even a shopping trolley decoration competition. Lets’ all have a think and make this a special day for Coochie and our visitors! PS Kids we have the obstacle course jumping castle booked again it is only $5.00 for unlimited turns! Contact [email protected] or text Heather Smith on 0433667315

20.01.2022 Thanks to Diane Gillham a bit of a photo expo from Flinders Day 2019. A wonderful day indeed!!! See you next year July 19, 2020!

13.01.2022 https://www.redland.qld.gov.au//eve/575/whats_on_calendar

11.01.2022 You can find the full story through the visit coochiemudlo site

10.01.2022 you never know who it may help :)

09.01.2022 Flinders day 2019: Sunday July 21 the Program https://sites.google.com//coochiepro/services/flinders-day

09.01.2022 From Paul Monyagh: Huge thanks to the great people of Coochie. I've loved being Matthew Flinders for the last 7 years, what an honour to celebrate such a great explorer and legend of the sea. I will remember the fun we had with great joy and a little chuckle about all the pirates, the kids, the parade, photos with so many ladies old and young, the markets and such beautiful winter days on a stunning bay. Thanks for all the laughs, I'm going to miss the chance to dress up and share this piece of history with everyone....

04.01.2022 DATE CLAIMER: Flinders Day this year is JULY 15 and it is going to be BIG!!!!! Watch this space