What’s On
- Sunday30November
Sunday 30 NovemberIf you’re looking to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with nature, this guided Forest Bathing experience at Rip..
Sunday14December
Next market Sunday 14 DecemberShop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate..
Friday19December
Friday 19 December 2025 | 10.30amPresented by epijoint, The World’s Biggest Sit In is a WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT for the largest chair-based exercise class..
Saturday20December
Saturday 20 December 2025 | 2.00pm – 4.00pmAs part of ALETHIA TOUR 2025–2026, immerse yourself in an afternoon of soul-soothing music with ALETHIA at the enchant..
Thursday25December
Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December 2025Spend Christmas lunch with loved ones dining and laughing at Rippon Lea Estate in Elsternwick...
From1January
Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure! Presented by the Australian Shakespeare Company...
Sunday18January
Sessions run on select days (separate ticket required)Discover Rippon Lea’s 14-acre gardens through nature journaling. ..
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...
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..
SelectWeekends
Select WeekendsIndulge in one of Melbourne's best High Tea's at the stunning Rippon Lea Estate...
Daily(Self-Guided)
Self-Guided Family Discovery TrailJoin Rippon Lea’s beloved bears, Elm and Willow, for an enchanting adventure through the historic grounds..
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...
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) 9656 9889
ripponlea@nattrust.com.au
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