Churchill Island Marine National Park

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Located south of Rhyll, on the eastern shore of Phillip Island, in Western Port, the park extends from Long Point south of Rhyll township to the north point of Churchill Island and along the island’s western shore to the bridge.

Within this park there are many habitats including mangroves, sheltered intertidal mudflats, seagrass beds, subtidal soft sediments and rocky intertidal shores.

The park is part of the Western Port RAMSAR site and is an important habitat for many bird species. Migratory waders roost and feed within the Churchill Island Marine National Park and birds which can be spotted in this park include the Bar-tailed Godwit, Sacred Ibis, Red-necked Stint and Chestnut Teal.

The seagrass beds are a major food source for black swans as well as providing a nursery habitat for many commercially viable species such as King George Whiting, Black Bream and Yellow-eyed Mullet.

Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website.

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Parks Victoria

Rhyll,

  • Carpark
  • Birdwatching
  • Snorkelling
  • Beaches & Surf
  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
31/10/2025

Rhyll

Parks Victoria
Phillip Island Road
Rhyll, Victoria

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Geelong to Devonport ( GEX to DPO )

Schedule Sailing

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Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

November 20th
08:30 am

6:00 am – 7:45 am

08:30 am
20 Nov, 07:00 pm
November 20th
10:00 pm

7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

10:00 pm
21 Nov, 08:30 am
November 21st
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
22 Nov, 06:00 am

Devonport to Geelong ( DPO to GEX )

Schedule Sailing

Check-in times

Est. Departure Time

Est. Arrival Time

November 20th
08:30 am

5:54 am – 7:39 am

08:24 am
20 Nov, 07:00 pm
November 20th
10:00 pm

7:30 pm – 9:15 pm

10:00 pm
21 Nov, 08:30 am
November 21st
06:45 pm

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
22 Nov, 06:00 am