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Concours d'Elegance

2025 Rippon Lea Concours d'Elegance

Rippon Lea Estate, Victoria, Australia23 Mar 20251 day

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Why You Should Go

More than 100 cars and bikes spanning a century, judged on the lawns of a historic estate

Format

One Day Concours

Crowd

No published crowd figure

Vibe

Garden concours with picnics and period dress

About This Event

The Rippon Lea Concours d'Elegance put more than 80 cars and 20 motorcycles, from the early 1900s to current models, on the lawns of a historic Melbourne estate. Collectors came from Australia, New Zealand, the US and the UK, and vintage aircraft were on show alongside the cars.

1What to Expect

A one day concours in the gardens: The 2025 edition ran on Sunday 23 March from 10:00 to 16:00, with the cars judged on the estate grounds.
Over a century of cars: More than 80 cars and 20 motorcycles took part, from the early 1900s to current high tech models.
Vintage aircraft too: A display of vintage aircraft sat alongside the cars and bikes.
Dress for an era: Visitors were invited to dress in a favourite era, from the 1920s to the 1980s.

2Best Way to Experience It

Gold

A picnic on the lawns

Picnic hampers were allowed, so the day could be spent on the grass among the cars.

Silver

The judging

The cars were judged on the day, the part of a concours where each car gets looked over in detail.

Bronze

The VIP package

The 2025 VIP package was the premium way to see the day, with limited places.

About the Venue

The venue

Rippon Lea Estate

See the venue guideDirections

3Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • There is no parking on site.
  • Visitors park in the streets around the estate.

Public transport

  • Ripponlea station is about an 8 to 10 minute walk from the estate.
  • Trams stop at stop 41 on Brighton Road, a 5 to 6 minute walk via Hotham Grove, and bus 603 runs along Hotham Street to the estate.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • General admission was AU$30 in 2025, sold through Eventbrite, with 50% off for National Trust members.
  • Entry to the estate that day was by event ticket only, and Garden Pass holders also needed a ticket.
On the day

Food and drink

  • Food was on sale, and visitors could bring a picnic hamper.

4Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bring a picnic?
Yes. In 2025 picnic hampers were allowed and food was also on sale.
Is there parking?
There is no parking on site, so visitors park in nearby streets or come by train, tram or bus.

5Cost Breakdown

2025 pricesPrice
General AdmissionAU$30
VIP PackageAU$300
National Trust members 50% off
Last verified: 8 November 2026Official link: ripponleaestate.com.au

Tags

Car DisplaysPublic TransportConcours d'EleganceClassic CarsOne Day EventVIP HospitalityFood and DrinkMotorbikes

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