• Coochin Creek day-use area is an ideal spot for fishing enthusiasts hoping to catch bream, flathead or mangrove jack. Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
• Coochin Creek day-use area is beside the sheltered waters of Coochin Creek. Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
• 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
• Don't share your picnic with the local lace monitors at Coochin Creek day-use area. Photo credit: © Raymond Doherty
• Wheelchair-accessible toilets are provided at Coochin Creek day-use area. Photo credit: Tomek.Z.Genek © Queensland Government
• Take advantage of the free BBQs provided at Coochin Creek day-use area. Photo credit: © MJL Photography
• 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
• Stop to smell the lemon-scented teatree at Coochin Creek day-use area. Photo credit: © Ross Naumann

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. Then sleep under the stars at the popular Coochin Creek camping area.

Getting there and getting around

Coochin Creek day-use area is in Beerburrum and Beerwah state forests on the Sunshine Coast.

By vehicle

• The day-use area is on the eastern side of the Bruce Highway, with access off Roys Road.
• If you are travelling north, take the Bells Creek exit and turn right, using the bridge to cross the Bruce Highway. If you are travelling south, turn left at the Bells Creek exit. Turn right into Roys Road and drive about 4km to the turn-off to Coochin Camping Area road.
• The entrance to the Coochin Creek day-use area is 250m along this unsealed road, on the right.
• Take care in wet weather. The creek can rise quickly during heavy rainfall, cutting off access along Roys Road.

By boat

• You can also get to the day-use area by boat, from the Pumicestone Passage.
• The day-use area is 3km up Coochin Creek from the Pumicestone Passage.
• Read boat and fish with care for tips on boating and fishing safety and caring for parks.

Wheelchair access

There are wheelchair-accessible toilets. Assistance may be required.

Before you visit

Opening hours

Coochin Creek day-use area 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.