What’s On
- Sunday21September
Next market Sunday 21 SeptemberShop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate..
Friday26September
Friday, 26 September | 9.00amKick-start your AFL Grand Final long-weekend with an energising 40-minute Mat Pilates session, followed by 20-minute of..
SelectDays
Tours run on select days (separate ticket required)Join us for an insightful 45-minute social history tour of the garden, led by a National Trust guide...
Opens20September
20 September - 5 October 2025Join The Australian Shakespeare Company for this interactive theatre production..
Sunday14September
Sunday 14 September and Tuesday 7 OctoberIf you’re looking to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with nature, this guided Forest Bathing experience at Rip..
Monday20October
Monday, 20 October 2025 | 6.30pm-8.00pmHeld in the historic Ballroom at Rippon Lea Heritage Estate, this event invites you to pause the world and journey inwar..
Wednesday5November
Tours run on select days (separate ticket required)Discover Rippon Lea’s 14-acre gardens through nature journaling. ..
SelectWeekends
Select WeekendsIndulge in one of Melbourne's best High Tea's at the stunning Rippon Lea Estate...
11am&2pm (Daily)
Tours run daily (separate ticket required)Step back in time during a guided tour of this magnificent mansion, led by one of the National Trusts knowledgeable guid..
Available to Hire
Tennis Court Hire available.Enjoy a relaxed game of tennis with friends on Rippon Lea Estate’s beautifully restored heritage tennis court...
ThursdaytoSaturday
Available Thursday to SaturdaysEnjoy a 2-course lunch including a glass of wine or a beer at Rippon Lea Food & Wine, before visiting the stunning Rippo..
Daily(Self-Guided)
Self-Guided Family Discovery TrailJoin Rippon Lea’s beloved bears, Elm and Willow, for an enchanting adventure through the historic grounds..
Wednesday &Thursday
A beautiful Victorian mansion set in 14 acres of garden.
Family home to some of Victoria’s most influential people.
Plan Your Visit
Open Daily
May to August
10am – 4pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
September to April
10am – 5pm (Last entry 4.30pm)
Closed Christmas Day
General Admission (Garden Entry)
$15 Adult
$12 Concession
$9 Children (3-15 years)
$40 Family (2 adults + 2 children)
FREE admission for National Trust members.
Separate tickets available for Garden Tours & Mansion Tours.
*Booking fees apply.
Admission tickets are available for purchase from the ticket box.
A truly unique and romantic setting for your event.
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Rippon Lea House and Gardens
192 Hotham Street
Elsternwick Victoria 3185
03 9523 6095
ripponlea@nattrust.com.au
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