Bird Life Observation Walk at  Rippon Lea Estate

National Trust of Australia (Victoria)

Rippon Lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eira.

Rippon Lea Estate

Rippon Lea Estate - Tickets

Step into history and beauty at Rippon Lea Estate, a National Heritage Listed gem and one of Australia's finest examples of a 19th-century suburban estate.

<h3>Rippon lea Estate is recognised as a leading biodiversity hotspot within the City of Glen Eira.</h3>Stepping through the estate gates is akin to stepping back several decades to a time when the bush was not so far away. The ethereal tinkling of an Australian Grey Fantail has been forgotten by many long-time city-dwellers and is no longer learned by local kids, but amazingly, it still floats through the trees every day at Rippon Lea. It is a haven for birds and other wildlife. This new tour offering will allow people to explore the 14 acres of gardens with a volunteer guide and the aid of a new book "The Birds of Rippon Lea Estate Bird Spotter Guide", searching out the diverse family of birds that call Rippon Lea home.Whether you’re a birdwatching expert or a novice, this tour will to give you a new appreciation of the stunning biodiversity of this magnificent 19th Century Estate.A colour copy of "The Birds of Rippon Lea Estate Bird Spotter Guide" is included in your tour. A RRP of $12.00, it is also available for purchase onsite.

I﻿MPORTANT INFORMATION: <ul><li>Suitable footwear should be worn for wet paths. </li><li>We encourage all participants to bring along a pair of binoculars. </li><li>The guided walk will start promptly at 10am from the main gates of Rippon Lea Estate - 192 Hotham St. </li><li>The duration of the tour is 45 to 60 minutes.</li><li>Ticket holders are welcome to wander the gardens at their leisure following the tour.</li></ul>

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