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LandmarkRipponlea
Rippon Lea Estate
- 4.61.8k reviews
- Closed now
19th-century National Trust mansion with 14 acres of gardens, lake, fernery, guided tours and a cafe.
Quick answers
Rippon Lea Estate in short
When is Rippon Lea Estate open?
Every day, 10 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Rippon Lea Estate?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Rippon Lea Estate indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Rippon Lea Estate good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Rippon Lea Estate cost?
Tickets Ticketed; check ripponleaestate.com.au for current adult price.
Do you need to book Rippon Lea Estate?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
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How long do you need at Rippon Lea Estate?
About 2.5 hours.
Where is Rippon Lea Estate?
192 Hotham St, Elsternwick VIC 3185.
Is Rippon Lea Estate wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 3:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
11°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 9°
- Rain
- 2%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 4am
11° - 5am11°
- 6am10°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed nowtuesday10 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Rippon Lea Estate
- 2 Attica · 3 min
- 3 Classic Cinemas · 10 min
- 4 Goat House · 11 min
- 5 Miss Alex & Co · 15 min
Good to know
- Tickets Ticketed; check ripponleaestate.com.au for current adult price
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 1.8k reviews
Known for
- Mansion tour
- Gardens
- Fernery
- Picnics
What people say
- People like:
- Picnics, lake, guided tours, gardens
Around Ripponlea
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time