About Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Churchill Island Heritage Farm is a historic working farm on Churchill Island, joined by bridge to Phillip Island in Bass Coast, Victoria. It preserves Victoria's first European farm site from 1801 and the 1872 Amess homestead. Operated by Phillip Island Nature Parks, it showcases heritage buildings, gardens and farming demonstrations within Western Port bay, offering insight into early colonial agriculture and island landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a working heritage farm with historic homestead, cottages, barns and gardens set on open farmland with bay views. Expect scheduled farming demonstrations including sheep shearing, cow milking, whip cracking and wagon rides, plus self-guided walks around heritage buildings, vegetable gardens and shoreline trails. The site includes a cafe, gift shop and picnic areas with views across Western Port to Phillip Island.
Key highlights
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1872 Amess homestead and historic farm buildings
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Daily farming demonstrations - sheep shearing, cow milking and whip cracking
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Horse-drawn wagon rides around the farm
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Heritage gardens and orchard
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Scenic walking trails with Western Port views
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Working farm animals and agricultural displays