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, walk the bay trails soaking in the tranquil scenery and enjoying the bird watching huts, or relax on the deck of the café with a coffee or tea in hand.
Note
- Last Entry is 4:00pm
- The experiences are outdoors and not covered. Please come prepared with appropriate protection for sun, rain, windy and/or cold conditions.
- Only contactless transactions are available at all ticketing, retail and food and beverage outlets – cash not accepted.
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
How It Works
- Present barcoded voucher upon arrival. E-tickets welcome!
Inclusions
- Access to the heritage farm and historical homesteads
- Walking trails
- Farming activities (see staff onsite for daily schedule as some activities are weather dependent)
- Blacksmithing
- Working dogs
- Wagon rides (only on weekends, school holidays and public holidays, $7 per ticket)
- Whip cracking
- Cow milking
- Sheep shearing
- Working dogs
- Whip cracking
Exclusions
Itinerary
Weekend and Public Holiday activities schedule:
- 10:30 am Blacksmithing
- 11:00 am Working dogs
- 11:15 am-12:15 pm Wagon rides (only on weekends, school holidays and public holidays, $7 per ticket)
- 11:15 am Whip cracking
- 2:00 pm Cow milking
- 2:30 pm Sheep shearing
- 2:45 pm Working dogs
- 3:00 pm Whip cracking
Monday to Friday activities schedule:
- 10:30 am Blacksmithing
- 11:15 am-12:15 pm Wagon rides (only on weekends, school holidays and public holidays, $7 per ticket)
- 2:00 pm Cow milking
- 2:30 pm Sheep shearing
- 2:45 pm Working dogs
- 3:00 pm Whip cracking
Highlights
- Access to the heritage farm and historical homesteads
- Walking trails
- Baby animal nursery
- Farming activities such as Blacksmithing, Cow Milking, Wagon Rides (subject to weather), Sheep Shearing, Working Dog show and Whip Cracking
- Accessible and inclusive experience throughout Churchill Island and have a range of facilities for people of all abilities and sensory needs.
Time
- Open Daily from 10am to 4:30pm (Closed Christmas Day)
Departure Location
- Churchill Island – 246 Samuel Amess Drive, Churchill Island, Australia
Additional Information
We are committed to offering an accessible and inclusive experience throughout Churchill Island and have a range of facilities for people of all abilities, Sensory and Mobility needs:
- Allocated parking spaces
- Disabled toilet facilities
- Smooth, hard-packed gravel paths with moderate gradient
- Variety of sealed rest areas provided throughout
- Pram and wheelchair parking at all farming activity stations
Visitors with Sensory needs
- We are a certified sensory-inclusive site for with professionally trained staff
- Sensory bags available, equipped with noise-cancelling headphones, fidget tools and verbal cue cards - these can be checked out for free by leaving an ID with our staff
- Weighted lap pads available - these can be checked out for free by leaving an ID with our staff
- Headphone Zones and Designated Quiet Areas
Visitors with Assistance animals:
- Phillip Island Nature Parks welcomes visitors who use assistance animals certified by a registered authority.
- Assistance animals must remain on designated paths and restrained by a harness or lead.
- Please kindly advise our Reservations Team prior to arrival as we will brief the team.
Cancellation Policy
- We have a 24-hour amendment and cancellation policy, this requires all amendments, reductions, and cancellations to be made before 4:00pm (AEST time) the day prior to arrival.
Booking Information
- Booking Office Hours: 9am-5pm Daily (2-5pm Christmas Day)
Claire Jinnette
Phillip Island Nature Parks
Witness the natural spectacle of the world’s smallest penguins arriving home at sunset each evening on Phillip Island. Watch as they emerge from the waves and waddle across the sand to the safety of their burrows. .
“Spend some time on the boardwalks after the penguins have arrived to get some up close views of the penguins near their burrows.”