This guide was written and shared by a member of the ExploreABLE community
– made free for everyone to enjoy.
The Experience: Wander past historic paddocks often filled with shaggy Highland cattle and sheep, moving into a significant ancient Moonah forest that has stood for centuries.
The View: Enjoy unobstructed vistas across the mudflats and seagrass beds of Western Port Bay, with French Island visible on the horizon and plenty of opportunities to spot migratory wading birds.
Facilities: Toilets and Cafe at Churchill Island Visitor Centre.
Churchill Island Visitor Centre – accessible, male and female toilets
Cafe at Churchill Island Visitor Centre
Picnic areas
This guide was created by a community member of ExploreABLE.
Conditions Change: Nature is unpredictable. The conditions, weather, and tides mentioned in this post may have changed since ExploreABLE community member visited.
Personal Responsibility: You are responsible for your own safety and must assess your own fitness and skills before attempting the activity. Please consult with a doctor before undertaking any new physical activity to ensure it is safe for you.
Accuracy: While ExploreABLE strives for accuracy, errors can happen, and official sources (like National Parks websites) should always be checked for the latest alerts.
Terrain: The Churchill Island North Loop terrain features minor challenges like muddy patches after rain, exposed tree roots along clay paths, and brief, uneven dirt inclines. There is a hill to return to the car park.
Wildlife Alert: Churchill Island has a large population of Copperhead Snakes so look out on the path for them. Cape Barren geese are abundant and can be territorial and ‘grumpy’, especially if they have chicks.
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