Coochin Creek day-use area
This picnic area is great for fishing, and the mangrove-lined creek is perfect for exploring by canoe or small boat.
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Attraction facilities
- Electric/fuel barbecue (free of charge)
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (flush)
- Wheelchair access (may require assistance)
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![Coochin Creek day-use area is an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts hoping to catch bream, flathead or mangrove jack.]()
Coochin Creek day-use area is an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts hoping to catch bream, flathead or mangrove jack.
Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
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![Coochin Creek day-use area is beside the sheltered waters of Coochin Creek.]()
Coochin Creek day-use area is beside the sheltered waters of Coochin Creek.
Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
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![Grab a picnic table or spread out a blanket and enjoy a picnic at Coochin Creek day-use area.]()
Grab a picnic table or spread out a blanket and enjoy a picnic at Coochin Creek day-use area.
Photo credit: Tomek.Z.Genek © Queensland Government
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![Don't share your picnic with the local lace monitors at Coochin Creek day-use area.]()
Don't share your picnic with the local lace monitors at Coochin Creek day-use area.
Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
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![Wheelchair-accessible toilets are provided at Coochin Creek day-use area.]()
Wheelchair-accessible toilets are provided at Coochin Creek day-use area.
Photo credit: © Ross Naumann, QPWS volunteer
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![Take advantage of the free BBQs provided at Coochin Creek day-use area.]()
Take advantage of the free BBQs provided at Coochin Creek day-use area.
Photo credit: Cheryl Thomson © Queensland Government
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![Whether you want to have a picnic, do some fishing, paddle a canoe or do all three, Coochin Creek day-use area has you covered.]()
Whether you want to have a picnic, do some fishing, paddle a canoe or do all three, Coochin Creek day-use area has you covered.
Photo credit: Tomek.Z.Genek © Queensland Government
Spend a relaxing day on the mangrove-lined banks of Coochin Creek. Find yourself a picnic table, fire up one of the barbecues and enjoy the water views and the forests of pink bloodwoods, paperbark tea trees and scribbly gums.
An adjoining terraced creek bank is perfect for fishing for bream, flathead and mangrove jack, or for launching your canoe or kayak to go exploring.
Head to the boat ramp one kilometre upstream to launch your small boat and set out into Pumicestone Passage in Moreton Bay Marine Park, famed for boating and fishing opportunities.
Domestic animals are not permitted at the Coochin Creek day-use area or the adjoining Coochin Creek camping area.
Remember to pack insect repellent to deter mosquitoes and sandflies.
Getting there and getting around
Coochin Creek day-use area is in Beerwah State Forest on the Sunshine Coast.
Coochin Creek day-use area is located on the eastern side of the Bruce Highway (M1). Take Exit 179 Bells Creek Road/Roys Road exit. At the Bells Creek Road/Roys Road junction, head east and continue following Roys Road (which turns right off Bells Creek/Roys Road) to the day-use and camping area turn off (approximately 5km).
Access is suitable for conventional vehicle and includes a short section of unsealed road approaching the day-use area.
Small boats can be launched from the Coochin Creek boat ramp, 1km past the day-use area (turn right when exiting the day-use area). From the boat ramp the day-use area is 3km upstream and the Pumicestone Passage provides opportunities to adventure in Moreton Bay Marine Park, famed for boating and fishing opportunities.
Read boat and fish with care for tips on boating and fishing safety and caring for parks.
Wheelchair access
Toilet facilities suitable for people using wheelchairs are provided (assistance may be required).
Before you visit
Opening hours
Beerwah State Forest is open 24 hours a day.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Beerburrum and Beerwah safely.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.