Rippon Lea Estate
192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
Ballroom
•Why you'll love Rippon Lea Estate
- Offers elegant ballroom with built-in AV.
- Features a courtyard with a pleasure garden of sweeping lawns, magnificent trees and a tranquil lake.
- With a variety of remarkable locations in the gardens, each offering you a unique and romantic setting.
Immerse yourself in Melbourne's rich history in this incredible venue for an intimate candlelit soirée or a spectacular grand affair. National Heritage listed, Rippon Lea Estate is a large 19th-century mansion offering 14 acres of beautiful picturesque gardens for intimate garden wedding ceremonies through to grand events for more than 200 people. Whether your special day will be one of rustic charm and simplicity in the amazing gardens or high glamour and sophistication in the historic Ballroom, there’s no shortage of inspiration across this iconic property. The Rippon Lea Mansion is an architectural gem, showcasing a blend of Victorian elegance, fantasy-like features and exquisite landscaping that truly captures the essence of a bygone era. The beautiful mansion's grand facade and opulent interiors tell a story of luxury and refinement, making this impressive venue the perfect backdrop for memorable celebrations. Have an amazing time in this beautiful setting that boasts a unique character and charm, ensuring that every event is not just a celebration but an unforgettable experience.
Rippon Lea Estate Function Rooms
Ball Room
Rippon Lea is the perfect venue for your next function. This classic property is home to a magnificent ballroom leading out onto an impressive pool and over 14 acres of beautiful gardens. Many parts of the grounds can be used for functions ...
Rippon Lea Estate Gardens
This classic venue is home to picturesque gardens including an ornamental lake, orchard, fernery and sweeping lawns where elegance and magnificence combine creating the perfect surroundings for your special occasion. With a magnificent bal...
Price Guide
| Price Type | Price Per Person (Starting From) |
|---|---|
| Day Delegate Package (DDP) | $ 100 |
| Half Day Delegate Package (HDDP) | $ 73 |
| 2 Course Menu | $ 78 |
| 3 Course Menu | $ 100 |
| 3 Hour Canapes | $ 69 |
| 3 Hour Beverage Package | $ 53 |
Please note, that pricing may be subject to change without notice. We recommend confirming with the venue prior to booking to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.
Reviews for Rippon Lea Estate
Annie Chew
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the beautiful garden and mansion; the atmosphere was incredibly relaxing and peaceful. Several families were also enjoying picnics. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and we appreciated the informative guided tour led by Jan, who answered all our group questions thoughtfully.
Leah Wheeler
The tour of the house was great. Small group of 11. The guide was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We got to see most of the rooms in the house. Beautiful place, very well preserved. I wish I had more times to walk around the grounds as they are expansive and pretty.
Ashlee Jayde
I visited Rippon Lea Estate for my birthday and had a lovely picnic in the park with my partner. We went on a sunny weekday during the school holidays, so most of the other visitors were young children and families. We set up by the lake, across from a children’s show, and enjoyed a peaceful morning. There was plenty of wildlife around, and we watched the park animals come and go throughout our picnic. Many people were wandering through, birdwatching, and there were a couple of school holiday groups passing by, clearly having a great time. After our picnic, we took a stroll around the grounds. We didn’t go into the mansion or book a tour, as we were happy just exploring the gardens. It’s clear the park is well managed and maintained, with manicured paths winding through the gardens. It’s a relatively small area, so you can do a loop fairly quickly if you like, but we took our time and enjoyed the leisurely pace. You could easily spend a few hours here, and with plenty of school holiday shows on, there’s always the option to catch one of those as well. I definitely recommend visiting this beautiful garden and enjoying a picnic on the grounds—it’s a great spot!
D.P Y
Lovely Estate , I totally enjoyed the gardens and the tour of the Mansion. I am underwhelmed by the upkeep of the wedding halls … they could look much better to attract higher revenues. Everything in there looks drab (flaking, cracking, dirty, dusty) when it could be fab. I thought that was a venue for High-end weddings . Not sure if the events company is theirs or outsourced but they are pretty tired, too . If no other events company has access then clients won’t pay top $$ hence no funds. It all comes down to management and this management is a bit woke . The welcome to country acknowledgement in the foyer of a British building was super awkward … we were there to enjoy a bit of European culture without being reminded of the British Imperialism. Otherwise the guide was lovely and very passionate… This visit was interesting I just wish things looked better .. it is sad to see that management priorities are upside down ( virtue signalling instead of actually taking care of the place )
Sonia Thomas (Marriage Celebrant)
Amazing romantic weddings!! Wow- I recently conducted and officiated a beautiful wedding for Simon and Trinity at Ripponlea. So many photo ops and lovely helpful staff made everything really special.
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