What’s On
- Saturday29August
Saturday 29 August, 10am-4pmCelebrate International Dog Day at Rippon Lea Estate with your furry four-legged family members..
SelectWeekends
Select WeekendsIndulge in one of Melbourne's best High Tea's at the stunning Rippon Lea Estate...
Sunday6September
Sunday 6 September 2026Celebrate Father’s Day at Rippon Lea Estate with a boutique showcase of classic cars from the Super ’70s...
Wednesday9September
Sessions run on select days (separate ticket required)Discover Rippon Lea’s 14-acre gardens through nature journaling. ..
Friday11September
Friday 11 SeptemberInspired by the beautiful gardens of Rippon Lea, this technique will ask you to look closely at nature and focus on prod..
Thursday1October
Thursday 1 October 2026 3pm - 4pm 4pm - 5pmJoin us for a members-only scavenger hunt through the rooms and corridors of Rippon Lea Mansion. Young detectives, accom..
Wednesdays10am & 1pm
WednesdaysExplore the diverse family of birds that call Rippon Lea home...
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..
Sunday16August
Next market Sunday, 16 August 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..
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
May to August
10am – 4pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
September to April
10am – 5pm (Last entry 4.30pm)
Closed from Monday 6 July - Friday 31 July, and 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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