Churchill Island is a small island with a land area of only 57 hectares. It is near Phillip Island and is connected to it by a bridge. When travelers cross the long concrete bridge at San Remo leading to Phillip Island, they turn right at New Haven to reach Churchill Island. Churchill Island faces the Western Port. Guests get a glimpse of farming in the early days of European settlement in the State of Victoria.
Named after the Englishman who supplied agricultural seeds that were planted throughout the island, Churchill Island is historic. It was discovered by George Bass and Matthew Flinders who circumnavigated Australia in late 1700s. Ownership of the island, which is agrarian in nature, changed many times. It was owned, at one time or another, by John Rogers, Samuel Amess, Gerald Buckley, Dr. Harry Jenkins and others. It is now owned by the government of Australia. The farm and the structures have been restored for greater appreciation by visitors.
Cows and sheep grazing on the verdant pastures overlooking the bay and a windmill can be seen as guests enter the heritage farm. There is a stable where working horses are kept. There is a sheep shearing area. There is a workshop. Next to it is a foundry. Around the farm are old Norfolk Island Pines. The ancient houses and cottages of the former owners have been rebuilt. Guests go back in time.
Noticeable are the beautiful gardens planted with a variety of colorful flowers. Visitors get to smell the fragrance of the flowers. Gala birds and cockatoos can be seen on tree branches and some are on the ground. Some visitors prefer to have their meals or snacks at the restaurant at the Visitors Center. From there, there is a magnificent view of the heritage farm and the bay.
- Konted
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| View of the bay from the entry point of the Heritage Farm at Churchill Island |
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| The Heritage Farm at Churchill Island is about 125 kms. away from Melbourne 's Central Business District. |
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| Usual farm activities |
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| Old wheels of a horse-drawn carriage near the Visitors Center |
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| View of sheep grazing as one walks around the farm |
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| Energetic kids have the whole day to run around the farm. |
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| Doing it standing |
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| A view of Western Port from the farm |
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| One happy family |
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| Peacock moves around the beautiful garden |
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| Machine working shops and a smithy |
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| Souvenir shot |
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| A working horse at the farm |
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| It is alright.... |
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| Horse stables |
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| Handlers leading Clydesdale horses to the stables |
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| Clydesdale horses originated from Scotland and they can grow to 6 ft. tall. |
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| Actual shearing is scheduled at 2pm. |
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| Getting ready for the show |
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| Vintage cannon in front of the Amess House was from the American Confederate ship Shenandoah while huge Norfolk Island Pine tree was planted in the 1800s by then Churchill Island owner Samuel Amess. .He was former mayor of Melbourne City. |
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| The restored Amess House. Samuel Amess and his family stayed at Churchill Island for many years. |
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| Antique furniture at the Amess House |
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| The beautiful gardens |
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| Spring flowers |
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| Smell the fragrance |
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| There are beautiful flowers wherever you go. |
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| Variant of the Bird of Paradise |
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| The Rogers Cottages built in 1866 by island owner John Rogers |
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| Interior of the Rogers Cottages |
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| Stockroom at the Rogers Cottages |
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| The Rogers family stayed at Churchill Island for several decades. |
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| Horse-drawn carts were used in selling milk in the 1800s. |
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| Gala birds |
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| 4-wheel wagon dating back to the 19th Century |
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| A wooden horse by artist Dean Smith using a chainsaw. |
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| Taking a brief rest |
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| Unique bench near the Visitors Center |
