Winter Diggers Club Member Offer

1 Aug 2025 ‐

30 Sep 2025

12:00 am ‐ 11:59 pm

FREE for Diggers Club Members

This August and September, Diggers Club Members are invited to explore more of Victoria’s most breathtaking heritage gardens – for free!

As part of a special seasonal offer, Diggers Club Members receive complimentary entry to selected National Trust of Australia (Victoria) gardens until 30 September 2025.

Enjoy complimentary access to the expansive grounds of Rippon Lea Estate in Elsternwick, the elegant formal gardens of Como House in South Yarra, and the magnificent historic gardens of The Heights in Geelong.

Make the most of your visit with seasonal events, tours and exclusive winter offers – a perfect opportunity to explore these horticultural gems in full bloom.

How to Redeem

Simply present your Diggers Club Membership card on arrival at:

  • Rippon Lea Estate (Elsternwick)
  • The Heights Heritage Home & Garden (Geelong)

Como House gardens are publicly accessible daily. House tours can be booked separately here.

Before travelling, check opening times for properties here. 

Not a National Trust Member?

Join when you visit and we’ll waive the $40 joining fee! Enjoy year-round access to National Trust properties across Victoria, Australia and internationally.

 

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Rippon Lea Estate

Open Daily

Elsternwick

Wander through 14 acres of nationally significant gardens. Discover sweeping lawns, a tranquil lake, lookout tower, historic orchard, windmill, and the largest fernery in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Como House Gardens

South Yarra

Open Daily

Designed by celebrated landscape gardener William Sangster, Como’s gardens feature six acres of 19th-century botanical treasures, including the Elias Stone Garden, a charming Kitchen Garden, and a classic perennial border by Paul Bangay.

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The Heights Heritage House & Garden

Geelong

Open Last Sunday of the Month. Sundays in September.

Step back in time at one of Victoria’s largest surviving prefabricated homes. Meander through a flourishing garden with 170-year-old plantings, heirloom vegetables, and the work of passionate volunteers who’ve tended this garden for nearly four decades.

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