Rippon Lea House & Gardens is located approximately 7kms from Melbourne’s CBD, in the bayside suburb of Elsternwick.

The property address is 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick.

OPENING HOURS- 1st MAY to 31st AUGUST 2010

Open Thursday to Sunday from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Last entry to the property is at 3.30pm.

Access to the house is by guided tour only. The last house tour generally departs at 3.30pm

Rippon Lea will be open seven days a week for the Victorian School Holidays from 28th June - 11th July 2010.

Bookings essential for groups, functions, photography and filming.

Admission Prices:

House & Garden - Adult: $12, Concession: $9, Child (15 years & under): $6.50, Family (2 adults + up to 4 children): $30.

Garden Only - Adult: $7, Concession: $5, Child (15 years & under): $3, Family (2 adults + up to 4 children): $16.00.

Entry for National Trust members is free. To enquire about membership, visit www.nattrust.com.au

FACILITIES.

When planning your visit, Rippon Lea offers the following facilities and features: Guided tours, Nature walks, Gardens of special interest, Gift and coffee shop, Picnic areas, Functions & Education services, Wedding receptions, Ceremonies and photo locations, Activities suitable for less active visitors.

Getting There:

The property can be easily accessed by train with a 5 minute walk from Rippon Lea Station.

Catch Tram Route 67, Stop 42 Tram Tracker ID 2042, (to Carnegie) - Tracker Stop ID 1042, (to Melbourne University) tramTRACKER: For real-time tram information visit: yarratrams.com.au

The 216 or 219 Bus departs from Queen Street in the City on the south east corner of Queen and Collins Streets. Depending on traffic the journey takes 30 - 45 minutes. There is a stop directly outside Rippon Lea Estate. Ask the driver to set you down at the first stop after Glen Eira Road.

Alternatively parking is available locally should you wish to drive (Mel ref 67 F2).

To download a map or get directions to Rippon Lea House & Gardens, visit www.whereis.com.au

Access to the house is by guided tour only. Tour groups are limited to a maximum of 15 people. For groups and bus tours, please contact the property to book a tour. Please note the house will be closed to the public for internal restoration works and a filming engagement between the 3rd May and the 17th June 2010.