AGHS Vic Branch Self Drive/Train to Westgarthtown

 AGHS VIC BRANCH SELF DRIVE/TRAIN TO WESTGARTHTOWN'S HISTORIC FARMING SETTLEMENT

Westgarthtown, Lalor/Thomastown is an historic farming settlement established c.1850s by German immigrants. We will have a special guided tour around Ziebell’s farmhouse, out buildings, garden and museum plus the Lutheran church, cemetery and other historic sites. 

After a delicious morning tea, you will be free to do all, or part of the self-guided heritage walk of 2.9 kms which illustrates the hidden story of early European settlement in Australia. The site is on the Victorian Heritage Register.

 

DATE:  Thursday, 10 April 2025

TIME:  10.30 am start for guided walk and morning tea.12.30 pm self-guided option followed by BYO lunch.

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

GETTING THERE: Self- drive, car-pooling encouraged, or easy train trip plus 20 min walk from the Lalor or Thomastown stations on the Mernda train line

BRING: Walking shoes and BYO lunch if doing the self-guided option

COST:  Members $20, Non-members $25

ENQUIRIES: Ros Savio 0422 357 116 or  Wendy Dwyer 0408 340 967

BOOKINGS CLOSE:  Monday, 7 April