Rippon Lea Estate Ticket

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  • Discover the historic 33-room mansion, a National Heritage gem from the 19th century
  • Stroll through 14 acres of stunning Victorian gardens featuring a scenic lake
  • Uncover Rippon Lea’s fascinating past with engaging guided mansion tours
  • Relax in the tranquil fernery and explore the estate’s historic orchard
  • Savor vibrant Trust Makers’ Markets, showcasing local artisans monthly
  • Enjoy seasonal activities like croquet games or themed family adventures

What to expect

Visiting Rippon Lea Estate, a National Heritage-listed 19th-century mansion in Elsternwick, Melbourne, offers a journey through history and nature. Expect to explore a grand 33-room mansion, completed in 1868 for Frederick Sargood, featuring intricate architecture and guided tours revealing its storied past. The 14-acre Victorian pleasure gardens are a highlight, with an ornamental lake, fernery, orchard, and sweeping lawns. Enjoy monthly Trust Makers’ Markets, high tea, or seasonal events like croquet and themed treasure hunts. Open daily, with free garden entry for Glen Eira and Port Phillip residents, the estate blends elegance, history, and family-friendly activities, perfect for a cultural and scenic outing.

Step back into 19th-century grandeur at Melbourne’s heritage-listed Rippon Lea Estate
Step back into 19th-century grandeur at Melbourne’s heritage-listed Rippon Lea Estate
Join a guided tour and uncover fascinating stories of the Sargood family
Join a guided tour and uncover fascinating stories of the Sargood family
Discover heritage orchard trees, sweeping lawns, and serene garden paths throughout the estate
Discover heritage orchard trees, sweeping lawns, and serene garden paths throughout the estate
Marvel at the mix of luxury and legacy preserved in every mansion detail
Marvel at the mix of luxury and legacy preserved in every mansion detail
Escape the city bustle with a serene stroll through heritage-listed estate grounds
Escape the city bustle with a serene stroll through heritage-listed estate grounds
Explore the elegant 33-room mansion, rich with history, charm, and Victorian design
Explore the elegant 33-room mansion, rich with history, charm, and Victorian design
Stroll through lush pleasure gardens featuring an ornamental lake and tranquil fernery
Stroll through lush pleasure gardens featuring an ornamental lake and tranquil fernery
Wander the orchard paths where heritage fruit trees bloom with seasonal beauty and charm
Wander the orchard paths where heritage fruit trees bloom with seasonal beauty and charm
Admire stained glass, ornate ceilings, and period furnishings inside this timeless Melbourne mansion
Admire stained glass, ornate ceilings, and period furnishings inside this timeless Melbourne mansion
Relax lakeside in beautifully maintained gardens that bloom with colour year-round
Relax lakeside in beautifully maintained gardens that bloom with colour year-round

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