Tide on Coochie

SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER
8:30 AM- 3PM

Coochiemudlo Island

BEACH MARKETS

Presented by Coochiemudlo Island Progress Association

Arts & crafts, fashion, homewares, food and a special suitcase rummage featuring used clothing, fashion, household items!

Markets are located along the beachfront meandering from the Jetty.

ISLAND EXPLORER BUS

Presented by Coochiemudlo Island Progress Association

Jump on, Jump off bus - visiting spectacular gardens, artist studios, food venues, museum and music venues! Sight-see along the way and discover the Melaleuca Wetlands and mangrove forests.

Find us at Main Beach - bus departing from Bus Stop at the Jetty, Victoria Parade, Coochiemudlo Island.

TICKETS ONLY $5 - Buy on the day.

OPEN ART GALLERIES

The Coochiemudlo Artisans Collective provides support, education and exhibition space for artists and creatives who reside on Coochiemudlo Island. There are two galleries where artists can exhibit 2D and 3D works with gallery exhibitions changing every 6 weeks.

Curlew Cafe Gallery - 22 Victoria Parade South

Ross Street Gallery - 9 Ross Street

Living on a beautiful island with the bay at our doorstep provides endless inspiration for local artists. The Tide Festival presents a wonderful opportunity to welcome visitors to our galleries so that they can experience first hand the creative endeavors brought about by the lifestyle and environment of our island.

Galleries open 9am-3pm.  Free entry.

ISLAND ECO PRINT WORKSHOP

A light-hearted and magical afternoon of exploration in Eco printing extracting the natural tannins from plants through a process that creates prints onto cotton rag watercolour paper. 1-5pm.
More information and bookings click here.

LOTS OF OTHER ATTRACTIONS

Coochie Island Guided Tours – half day walking island tour – Adults $25, Children >10 $10. For more info and bookings click here
Millie Simic Gallery - open at 1 Shirley Street, 10am-2pm.
Rob Allan's Candle Workshop - open studio opposite 31 Phillips Street. 10am-3pm.
Native Plant Nursery - beside the surf lifesaver building in William st. Open 10am-12pm
Bay Island Water Sports - kayak, stand up paddleboard and water bike hire. 9am-2pm – Coochie foreshore Pioneer Park. For more info and bookings click here

 

 

LUNCH

Enjoy lunch at the Curlew Café, Coochie Island Beach Bar (licenced) or the Oasis Café (licenced). The Men’s Shed will provide a sausage sizzle.