Ziebell's Farmhouse

Opening Times & Admission Charges

Open: Second Sunday of each month from 1 - 4pm (or by appointment).

Admission: Adults $3.00, Children 50c

Enquiries: (03) 9464 1805

Location: 100 Gardenia Road, Thomastown (Melway 8 H5)

More information: Read about Ziebell's Farmhouse here.

Tours of Westgarthtown

Each year thousands of visitors from Melbourne and beyond, experience the wonder of Westgarthtown. Visitors generally start with a guided tour of the Thomastown Pioneer Precinct conducted by the Friends of Westgarthtown.

These guided discovery tours, which include Ziebell's farmhouse, the Thomastown Lutheran church and the nearby Westgarthtown cemetery, introduce visitors to 19th century German immigration and settlement in Australia, the Lutheran Church and German/Australian architecture and culture. Extended heritage tours are also available.

Groups which have visited Westgarthtown include Probus and Rotary clubs, historical societies, U3As, church groups, walking clubs and primary and secondary schools. German language trails also enable students to immerse themselves in a live German/Australian learning experience.

ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS

Tours available: Monday to Friday (by appointment only).

Price: Adults $5.00, Schoolchildren $3.00 (per person)

Morning or afternoon tea: Add $2.50 (per person)

Telephone: (03) 9464 5062

Email: tours@westgarthtown.org.au

Minimum of 10 people required. A cancellation fee of $50 applies to bookings cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.

Self Guided Tours

While Visiting Ziebell's Farmhouse, why not take a self guided walking tour of the Lutheran reserve and other historical sites of Westgarthtown?

Events

Visit Westgarthtown during one of our special events and celebration. For more information on news and upcoming events, click here.