Weekend Wanders · Melbourne Through Time
1868 · Elsternwick · homes

Rippon Lea Estate

A grand polychrome-brick mansion sits in an exceptional Victorian pleasure garden. The lake, fernery, grotto and orchard make the grounds a full family outing

Plan the visitMansion tour plus lake, fernery, orchard and garden circuit
Best timeSpring gardens or a scheduled family event
CostPaid garden entry; mansion tour extra
Family fitAll ages · Teen appeal 4/5
FacilitiesToilets · Pram-friendly
DogsNo pets except assistance animals
Before you go: Water edges and uneven historic garden paths need supervision
Get directionsOpen photos and 3D mapOfficial visitor information