Experience Westgarthtown

There are many ways to experience Westgarthtown. All the information you need to plan and guide you on your trip is here.

  • Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden

    Opening Hours
    Tuesdays 11 am–3 pm
    Sundays 11 am–3 pm

    Group tours of Westgarthtown are available Monday to Friday.

    Admission charges
    Adults $8
    Children (age 5-18) $5
    Children (under 5) Free
    Families $25

    General & Tour Enquiries: 03 9464 5062

    Location: 100 Gardenia Road, Thomastown. Enter from Ainwick Crescent.

    More information: Read about Ziebell's Farmhouse here.

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  • Group 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 with a qualified educator, 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.

    We welcome groups such as Probus and Rotary clubs, historical societies, sketching and painting groups, 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).

    Tour price per adult: $12

    Tour price per adult with morning/afternoon tea: $15

    Tour price per student: $3

    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.

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  • 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?

    Our four page downloadable guide contains maps showing you how to get there, the recommended walking route and the location of each site. It also contains background historical information and interesting information about each site.

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