📍 2-10 Deep Creek Road, Mitcham VIC 3132
Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex, located on Deep Creek Road in Mitcham, is a beautifully preserved heritage site dating back to the late 19th century. The centerpiece is an original stone cottage built by German pioneer Johann Schwerkolt in 1884. Surrounded by lush parkland near the Mullum Mullum Creek, the complex features a museum displaying historical artifacts, vintage farm machinery, and outbuildings. It offers families a wonderful opportunity to step back in time, learn about early pioneer life in Melbourne, and enjoy a picnic in the peaceful surrounding gardens.