🌿 Churchill Island Weekend Escape: Cows, Lavender & Island Serenity

#springitinerary *Perfect for nature lovers • Farm enthusiasts • Photography buffs* ### **🌄 DAY 1: Farm Life & Golden Hour Magic** **🚗 9AM:** Scenic drive from Melbourne (90min) **🏡 11AM:** Check into charming farmstay (@ChurchillIslandCottage) **🐮 1PM:** - **Highland Cow Meet & Greet** (fluffy friends at Churchill Island Heritage Farm) - **Farm demonstrations** (butter churning & blacksmithing) **🌾 4PM:** - **Lavender strolls** at Phillip Island Lavender Farm (blooms Nov-Jan) - **Golden hour photos** with black swans at Swan Lake **🍯 7PM:** - Farm-to-table dinner @ The Cape Kitchen (try their lavender-infused desserts) --- ### **🚜 DAY 2: Island Adventures** **☕ 8AM:** - Breakfast with island views @ Churchill Island Café **🚴 10AM:** - **Bike the island circuit** (5km coastal ride - spot wallabies!) - **Historic homestead tour** (circa 1872) **🦢 2PM:** - **Black swan spotting** at Rhyll Inlet - **Afternoon tea** with scones @ Phillip Island Chocolate Factory **🌅 6PM:** - Sunset picnic at Churchill Island Jetty - Stargazing (low light pollution = amazing Milky Way views!) --- ### **🌱 DAY 3: Slow Island Goodbyes** **🧺 8AM:** - Lakeside breakfast @ The Nobbies Centre - Last-minute lavender shopping (essential oils & sachets) **📸 10AM:** - Final photos at the iconic Moonlit Sanctuary - Coffee @ The Island Wholefoods **🚗 12PM:** Peaceful drive home --- ### **📷 Must-Capture Moments:** 1. Highland cows at golden hour 2. Lavender fields in bloom 3. Black swan reflections 4. Historic farmhouse veranda **💡 Pro Tips:** ✔️ Farm entry includes all demonstrations ✔️ Visit weekdays for private cow cuddles ✔️ Lavender season peaks December