What’s On
- Sunday18October
Sunday 18 October 2026Enjoy a day at the beautiful Rippon Lea Estate with classic cars from the 1980s on show, alongside the Trust Makers’ M..
Sunday8November
Sunday 8 November 2026Enjoy a day at the beautiful Rippon Lea Estate with the Ford Coupe Club in the picturesque garden surrounds...
Sunday22November
Sunday 22 November 2026If you’re looking to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with nature, this guided Forest Bathing experience at Rip..
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..
Thursday14January
Read your heart out. Read, swap and all things books, join in on the twilight festivities with these hosted celebrations..
Wednesday27January
Wednesday 27 January & 10 FebruarySlow down, stretch out and enjoy a relaxing summer evening with outdoor yoga on the lawns of Rippon Lea Estate...
Wednesday10February
Wednesday 10 FebruaryGame, set, summer! Take to Rippon Lea Estate’s historic grass tennis court for a special evening of friendly round rob..
Wednesday10February
Wednesday 10 FebruaryJoin us for a delightful family night out with a special story time by the lake at Rippon Lea Estate...
Wednesday10FebruaryWednesday 27 January & 10 FebruarySlow down, stretch out and enjoy a relaxing summer evening with outdoor yoga on the lawns of Rippon Lea Estate...
Select ThursdaysJanuary & February
Thursday 21 January, Thursday 4 & 11 FebruaryMake the most of long summer evenings with a friendly game of twilight croquet on the lawns of Rippon Lea Estate...
Various DatesJanuary & February
Various Dates, January & FebruaryMake the most of long summer evenings with a series of twilight events at Rippon Lea Estate...
Select ThursdaysJanuary & February
Thursdays 21 January, 4 & 11 FebruaryDine among the beautiful gardens and shady trees at Rippon Lea Estate with delicious takeaway from our local, Rippon Lea..
Thursday21January
Select dates between 13 January - 11 FebruarySpend a summer evening exploring the beautiful grounds of Rippon Lea Estate on a guided twilight garden tour...
Thursday11February
Thursday 11 FebruaryGrab your picnic rug and settle in for a lively summer evening of Drag Bingo on the lawns of Rippon Lea Estate...
Sunday14February
Sunday 14 February 2027 | 10.00am-3.00pmBring your teddy to Melbourne’s favourite family day out! Rides, face painting, story time, biscuit decorating and mor..
Thursday21January
Select Thursdays in January & FebruaryStep inside one of Melbourne's grandest historic homes and experience Rippon Lea Mansion at your own pace during this sp..
Wednesdays10am & 1pm
WednesdaysExplore the diverse family of birds that call Rippon Lea home...
Sunday20September
Next market Sunday, 18 October 2026Shop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate..
Available to Hire
Tennis Court Hire available.The Tennis Court is closed for winter. A reopening date will be announced in September, subject to grass growing conditi..
AvailableDaily
Order Online | Available DailyOur exclusive Peter Rowland picnic hampers are thoughtfully curated with sweet and savoury delights — perfect for a re..
Select Wednesdays & ThursdaysJanuary & FebruaryWednesdays & Thursdays, 13 January - 11 FebruaryExplore the gardens & the birds of Rippon Lea Estate in the twilight hours..
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...
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
September to April
10am – 5pm (Last entry 4.30pm)
May to August
10am – 4pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
Closed Christmas Day 2026
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) 9656 9889
ripponlea@nattrust.com.au
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