Rippon Lea Estate
192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia
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.
Rippon Lea Estate offers 14 acres of beautiful picturesque gardens for intimate 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 gardens or high glamour and sophistication in the historic Ballroom, there’s no shortage of inspiration across this iconic property.
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...
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at Rippon Lea Estate?
Events at Rippon Lea Estate start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at Rippon Lea Estate?
The following types of events can be held at Rippon Lea Estate:
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if Rippon Lea Estate is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if Rippon Lea Estate is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if Rippon Lea Estate is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at Rippon Lea Estate?
No food or beverage / catering options have been selected for Rippon Lea Estate. For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at Rippon Lea Estate?
There are a steps involved in booking an event at Rippon Lea Estate and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at Rippon Lea Estate to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with Rippon Lea Estate to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by Rippon Lea Estate if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.