‘Cooinda’ is the name given to the Guide Hut – it means ‘Happy Place’. Cooinda became the Girl Guide Hut in 1984, before which it was the Chapel of Holy Angels for the All Saints Boys and Girls Hostels which were located behind the chapel on the same block (this area is now the Retirement Village). The Chapel was first built in 1929 and features a flag pole constructed by the boys of the
Hostel.
Charleville Girl Guides first began on 15 August 1949 when the Charleville Local Association was formed. Session were originally run out of a hut that was situation across the road from 'Cooinda' at 81 Watson Street. This original hut was burnt down in 1984, hence the move.
The Cache can be found near the stone memorial to this site but make sure you bring a pen.