Ziebell's Farmhouse

Ziebell's Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden, nestled in Thomastown's Westgarthtown Pioneer Precinct, offers a glimpse into Victoria's oldest German immigrant building. Constructed between 1851 and 1856, this bluestone farmhouse showcases traditional German design and is surrounded by a barn, smokehouse, bathhouse, and a beautifully maintained cottage garden. The museum narrates the journey of German and Wendish families who established dairy farms north of Melbourne. Visitors can explore the adjacent Lutheran Church, the oldest operating Lutheran church in Australia, and the historic cemetery, enriching the experience of this heritage site.