shaun the sheep @ ripponlea gardens and estate, elsternwick
For an EPIC garden adventure you can to go past this interactive Shaun the Sheep Trail!
If you go into the gardens today - you’re in for a big surprise!
You may just find Shaun the Sheep!
This great interactive trail winds its way through spectacular gardens and scenery, and works in conjunction with an augmented reality app.
Once you arrive, collect your guide and clue booklet, download the app and you are off! Look out for clues and then hold the app against the markers to activate Shaun! You’ll get a stamp for each Shaun pose you find… can you find all of them?! You’ll be able to take photos within the app, to capture you along side him.
The kids will love exploring the trail and looking at all the different varieties of plants and flowers. Look out for eels in the lake and have a play in the children’s garden, too.
Mamma's special mention: Want more garden adventures? Head to St Kilda Botanical Gardens just a hop skip and jump away!
the nitty gritty
Trail is included in Entry Price
Gardens Open Daily
10am – 4pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
Wanna know more? Click HERE for more info and pricing
ripponlea gardens and estate, ripponlea
For an EPIC garden adventure you can to go past these famous gardens.
For an EPIC garden adventure you can't go past these famous gardens. Hidden away in the little suburb of Ripponlea and behind a barrier of fences and high trees - you have no idea the treat you are in for as you walk up the drive. The magnificent house stands 'guard' and overlooks the lush green lawn which is a popular place for festivals and events.
Take a walk through the huge fernery where you are dwarfed by these HUGE plants an be sure to check out the pool area and dream of an era when some pretty cool 'Great Gatsby' type parties that would have been held here!
Mamma LOVES the lake area complete with pretty bridges, boat shed, a look out and waterfall (with hidden grotto behind it!). Keep an eye out for some eels gliding through the water too! Pack a picnic and spread out over the lawn for the afternoon or grab a bite at the cafe/gift shop! Oh and tours are available for the mansion and the gardens too!
Mamma's special mention: Want more garden adventures? Head to St Kilda Botanical Gardens just a hop skip and jump away!
the nitty gritty
Hours
Open Daily
September to April
10am – 5pm (Last entry 4.30pm)
May to September
10am – 4pm (Last entry 3.30pm)
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Cost: $10 Adult
$7 Concession
$4 Children (4-15 years)
$20 Family (2 adults + 2 children)
Wanna know more? Click HERE for more info and for tour information