Welcome to Rippon Lea House & Gardens

Experience the wonders of Rippon Lea House & Gardens today.

Located only 20 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, you will find the last of Australia’s grand suburban estates – with a pleasure garden of sweeping lawns, magnificent trees, a tranquil lake, unique fernery, and an orchard with over one hundred varieties of heritage apples and pears. National Heritage listed, a visit to this treasure takes you on a journey back in time and offers a unique glimpse into the lifestyles of the wealthiest Australians of the era.

Come and spend an afternoon meandering through the mansion, relaxing with a book on the lawns, climbing the lookout tower, playing croquet on the Nursery lawn or enjoying a coffee in the Gate House.

Opening hours:

Rippon Lea is open 7 days a week from 10.00am to 5.00pm from the 1st of September through to the 1st of May, closing only for Christmas Day and Good Friday.

Please click here for more information.

Storytime is back!

Every Thursday from11am to 12noon is Storytime at Rippon Lea, so why not pack up the kids and bring them down to our beautiful gardens for an hour of stories and fun activities?

Please Note: This Thursday, 26th January (Australia Day) there will be no Storytime.

Are you interested in Volunteering at Rippon Lea?

We are keen to meet dynamic, positive people who are interested in heritage or tourism and interacting with our visitors. Volunteers at Rippon Lea conduct tours of the mansion, help maintain the gardens, assist in our Gatehouse with admissions or help out on special event days. Does one or more of these areas sound like you? A high focus on customer service and great communication skills are an important part of the Rippon Lea experience! If you would like to find out more about volunteering for Rippon Lea or the National Trust of Australia (Vic), please click here.

More Experiences

Meet Ripplea the Bear and find out all about his adventures right here!

Go to our Weddings and Corporate events section for details on how you can enjoy your special event at Rippon Lea.

We have an excellent Education program for schools and groups including tours and day programs. Follow the link to download resources. For education bookings only phone: (03) 8663 7261.