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

The property address is 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick.

Trading Hours

Open Daily from 10:00am - 5:00pm. Last entry to the property is at 4.30pm.

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

Bookings essential for groups, functions 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): $16.50.

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

From September until mid December 2009 parts of the house or gardens may not be accessible or may be dressed differently due to the ongoing filming of a children's television series. Filming does not occur on weekends meaning more of the house is accessible on Saturday and Sunday.

FACILITIES.

PLEASE NOTE: MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER - FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2009.

DUE TO THE FINAL STAGES OF OUR GATEHOUSE RENOVATION, WE WILL BE UNABLE TO OFFER TEA, COFFEE AND HOT DRINKS FROM THE GATEHOUSE DURING THESE DAYS. THE GATEHOUSE WILL BE OPEN AS USUAL ON SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2009.

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

Getting There:

The Estate 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 Estate, 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.