Rippon Lea House and Gardens
Address: 192 Hotham St, Elsternwick, Victoria 3185
Phone: 03 9523 6095 | Fax: 03 9523 6921
Email: ripponlea@nattrust.com.au
Web: ripponleaestate.com.au
Overview
One of Australia's finest grand suburban estates and the first to achieve National Heritage Listing, recognising Rippon Lea House and Gardens unique significance. Admire the impressive architecture and the mansion's element 1930s interiors. Wander around the vast 14 acre pleasure garden, discover the ornamental lake, heritage orchard, extensive fernery or picnic on the sweeping picturesque lawns.
Located only 20 minutes from Melbourne's CBD, you will find the last of Australia's grand suburban estates - with a pleasure garden of sweeping lawns, magnificent trees, a tranquil lake, unique fernery, and an orchard with over one hundred varieties of heritage apples and pears. National Heritage listed, a visit to this treasure takes you on a journey back in time and offers a unique glimpse into the lifestyles of the wealthiest Australians of the era.
Come and spend an afternoon meandering through the mansion, relaxing with a book on the lawns, climbing the lookout tower, playing croquet on the Nursery lawn or enjoying a coffee in the Gate House.
Content: Rippon Lea Estate Experience The Wonders
Price & booking
Cost
| Type | Valid from | Valid to | Entry cost($) |
|---|
House & Garden - Adult | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $15.00 |
House & Garden - Concession With valid concession card | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $12.00 |
House & Garden - Child 15 years and under. | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $9.00 |
House & Garden - Family | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $35.00 |
Garden only - Adult | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $10.00 |
Garden only - Concession Valid with concession card | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $7.00 |
Garden only - Child 15 years & under. | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $4.00 |
Garden only - Family | 19/12/12 | 30/06/13 | $20.00 |
Cancellation and booking policy
Please contact Rippon Lea for the booking and cancellation policy.
More info
Local directions
Public transport: train to Ripponlea station or tram 67 from Swanston Street to stop 42.
Opening hours
Group tours and hire of the property by appointment at all times.
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day.
Open Daily
10:00am
-5:00pm
Last entry at 4.30pm
Memberships
- Cultural Tourism Industry Group
- Museums Australia
- National Trust
- Tourism Alliance Victoria