Churchill Island

A visit to Churchill Island (located off Phillip Island) calms the mind, with wide-open spaces to wander and fresh air to breathe.

Explore the historical grounds and farming activities, soak in the tranquil scenery on bay trails, enjoy the bird watching, or relax on the deck of the café with a hot drink in hand.

As you wind your way across the bridge, you’ll be greeted by honking Cape Barren geese, fossicking purple swamp hens, and curious highland cattle relaxing in the grassy paddocks. Churchill Island has been a farm, a vegetable garden, and a summer retreat for the well-heeled since European settlement. The Victorian gardens are a legacy of this history and are lovingly tended to explore today. While in the farm precinct, try your hand at the daily heritage farming activities like sheep shearing, working dogs, cow milking, and whip cracking. Then take the walking track around the edge of the island to enjoy views of Western Port Bay.

Order a delicious farmhouse breakfast in the cafe from 9:00am on weekends and enjoy the peaceful views from the deck across to French Island. Or reward yourself with a coffee and cake any day of the week.

Accreditation

ATEC Korea Host
ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Quality Tourism Accreditation
Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Certified by Ecotourism Australia
Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Facilities

Carpark
Non Smoking
Family Friendly
Shop / Gift Shop
Coach Parking
Lawn / Gardens
Interpretive Centre
Public Toilet
Cafe
Enquiry Desk
Food and Refreshments
Picnic Area
Lookouts
Conference/Convention Facilities
Interactive Centre

Other

Australian Museums and Galleries Association
Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Free Wifi
Family
History & Heritage
Nature & Wildlife

Accessibility

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).