Rippon Lea Estate General Admission August - December 2024

Come and witness the beauty of nature. Wander around acres of green space, enjoy a picnic on the lawn, or just while away the day with magnificent views.

Some of the on-site experiences available at Rippon Lea Estate:

• All entrants to Rippon Lea Estate must purchase garden entry. Or redeem free garden entry for NTAV members & Glen Eira/Port Phillip residents only.

• Hear some amazing stories about the mansion and the people who made it come to life, by joining one of our guides on a tour. Additional fees apply for house tours and can be purchased as an add-on. Tours run for 45 minutes - 1 hour approximately.

House tours run at: Monday to Friday: 11am & 2pm, Saturday to Sunday: 11am, 12pm & 2pm.

Additional tour spaces or times may be available on the day for onsite purchase only, subject to guide availability.

• Take an insightful tour around the 14-acre garden and discover its significant social history. Additional fees apply for garden tours and can be purchased as an add-on. Tours run for 45 minutes - 1 hour approximately.

Garden Tours run at: Wednesdays 11:30am & 1pm, Thursdays 2:30pm.

Additional tour spaces or times may be available on the day for onsite purchase only, subject to guide availability.

• Indulge in a memorable outdoor experience with our exclusive range of Grazed and Boxed picnic boxes, filled with gourmet treats and enjoy a picnic in the sprawling grounds.

• Explore the significant trees of Rippon Lea Estate with the C My Trees App and better appreciate their enormous benefits in tackling climate change.

• Hidden Rippon Lea is a sound and AR experience, which explores the hidden and underground water narratives that beneath visitors feet.

• Take a guided walk around the gardens with Bird Spotting Tours and discover the diverse family of birds that call Rippon Lea home.

• Shop lovingly handmade art and design on the sprawling lawns of Rippon Lea Estate at The Trust Makers’ Market on select Sundays each month

Rippon Lea Estate is open daily, 10am – 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)

Closed on Good Friday & Christmas Day.

Want FREE entry?

Become a National Trust member and receive a complimentary entry to Rippon Lea Estate and over 1000 properties around Australia and the world. Visit the National Trust Australia (Victoria) website to sign-up!

FREE Garden Entry for Glen Eira & Port Phillip Council Residents
City of Glen Eira & Port Philip residents have free access to the gardens at Rippon Lea Estate.

Download and complete the below application from and present on entry to the property with photo ID.

Application form for City of Glen Eira Residents

Application form for City of Port Philip Residents

Guided tours of the mansion or garden are an additional $5 per person, per tour for residents.

To obtain an entry card, residents must show acceptable forms of ID with proof of residency and have completed an application form (available via the link above or at the Rippon Lea gatehouse entry).

Please note: It is a condition of entry that the Garden Entry card must be presented each visit. Without the card, general admission fees apply.

See terms and conditions here

Getting Here

Entry to the Estate is through the Gatehouse on Hotham Street.

By Train
The property is a five-minute walk from Rippon Lea Station, on the Sandringham Line.

By Tram
Catch Tram Route 67 (to Carnegie) to stop number 42 – Tram Tracker ID 2042
Tracker Stop ID 1042 (to Melbourne University)

By Bus
The 216 or 219 Bus departs from Queen Street in the City on the southeast 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.

By Car
Parking is available locally should you wish to drive (Mel ref 67 F2) – please note that there is no onsite parking.

Accessibility

Entry to the Estate is through the Gatehouse on Hotham Street.

Parking
Should you have mobility issues where offsite parking is problematic please email ripponlea@nattrust.com.au to arrange suitable access.
To accommodate requests we prefer 48 hours’ notice.

Bathrooms
Toilets are located near the stables complex at the eastern end of the property. A child change table is located within the ambulant toilet cubicle.

Mansion
There is disabled access to the ground floor only of the Mansion. There is an iPad available for people doing a guided tour with pictures of what is located on the upper floor. Please speak to the guide. Prams can not be taken through the mansion. They can be left on the step at the front door.

Grounds
Please note that the garden paths are gravel and can make wheelchair access difficult. Please speak to the staff upon entry for a map that highlights the more wheelchair-friendly paths.

Note: Only accredited Assistance animals are permitted on site (except for our annual Father’s Day Bring Your Dog Day event)

Terms & Conditions
The general Rippon Lea Conditions of Entry can be found here