Phillip Island Churchill Island Entry
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April 2026
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What you can expect
Explore Victoria’s secret island, Churchill Island and embrace the wide open spaces, fresh air and tranquil walks among the historical grounds. Step back into yesteryear to quaint cottages, horse-drawn carts and immaculately manicured lawns and gardens sitting pretty amongst a spectacular coastal landscape with views of Phillip Island.
The historic grounds hold a significant place in Australia’s Indigenous and early pioneering history as the original site of agricultural activities taking place in the 1850’s. Take your time exploring the island's extensive farm grounds and gardens, wander along the bay trails and discover the ways of the past as you watch rangers and farmhands carry out daily farming duties like sheep shearing, working dogs and cow milking.
Location
What you need to know
- Entry to the historical Churchill Island
- This experience is available all year round, excluding Christmas Day. Depending on the season and the weather.
- Churchill Island operating hours 10:00-4:30 (Last entry 4:00)
- Phillip Island is located 90 minutes drive from Melbourne. Allow a further 10 minutes from the bridge to get to Churchill Island. Free car parking onsite.
- This experience is located at Churchill Island on 246 Samual Amess Drive, Churchill Island, Newhaven VIC 3925
- This experience takes place in all weather conditions.
- We are committed to offering an accessible and inclusive experience throughout Churchill Island and have a range of facilities for people of all abilities and sensory needs.
- Visitors with Mobility needs: - Allocated parking spaces - Disabled toilet facilities - Smooth, hard-packed gravel paths with moderate gradient - Variety of sealed rest areas provided throughout - Pram & 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: We welcome assistance animals certified by a registered authority. Please kindly advise prior to your visit.
- On arrival, please check with our friendly staff if there are any changes to the activities as some are weather dependent. 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) 2.10 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) 2.10 pm Cow milking 2.30 pm Sheep shearing 2.45 pm Working dogs 3.00 pm Whip cracking Walking Trails • Churchill Island loop: 4.5kms – 2 hours – moderate • North Point loop: 2kms – 1hour – easy • Wadjil’garook Wetland: 1km inside the entrance. Follow the paths to learn about Aboriginal culture and view wetland birds.
- You will need to organise your own transport to, from and around Phillip Island.
- Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Its a good experience for the people who never seen penguins before
Philip Island is one of the best places that i love. So I love everything here. I like the vibe here. This is the second time that I’m taking this experience and it's something I can’t forget. The guidance and the information they give to people is marvellous.
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Awesome experience with the purchase and the visit to all the places.
Had a smooth transaction with Experience Oz and the vouchers were delivered electronically within free seconds after the purchase. Already bought a few vouchers earlier too from Experience Oz. Good experience overall. The rate the Experience Oz voucher sells is very competitive. They cover pretty much all the attractions in Australia which is awesome as then you can have discounted tickets in one place. Nice experience..!!!
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Penguin Parade and Churchill Island activities were great.
Penguin Parade and Churchill Island activities were great. The Antarctic Journey was not really impressing. Bought 2 tickets but only received 1 by email. I had to ask the counter to check my ticket by providing the agent reference number. It was a little bit inconvenient though.
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