The Botanica Festival at Rippon Lea Estate features guided tours of heritage gardens, a large plant sale, orchid displays, and flower arranging workshops. Visitors can explore locally crafted goods, enjoy fresh baked goods, and participate in forest bathing sessions or high tea. The event also offers tennis court hire, a gatehouse nursery, and picnic hampers for purchase.
- Guided tours of heritage gardens
- Large plant sale
- Orchid displays
- Flower arranging workshops
- Trust Makers’ Market
- Forest Bathing sessions
- High Tea at Rippon Lea
| Type | Festival |
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| Date |  Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
| Website |
https://ww​w.ripponle​aestate.co​m.au/event​/botanica-​festival/
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https://ww​w.facebook​.com/event​s/14644816​78503232/
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| Location |
192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick
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