Rye Travel Guide

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This unique rock formation can be found at Number 16 Beach in the Mornington Peninsula, which is about an hour and a half drive from Melbourne. Be sure to visit at low tide for the best viewing. #SMDdoesOZ #MorningtonPeninsula #Australia
This unique rock formation can be found at Number 16 Beach in the Mornington Peninsula, which is about an hour and a half drive from Melbourne. Be sure to visit at low tide for the best viewing. #SMDdoesOZ #MorningtonPeninsula #Australia
Number 16 Beach in the Mornington Peninsula near Rye is a beautiful place to relax and watch the sunset. Try to visit during low tide #SMDdoesOZ #MorningtonPeninsula #Australia
Lizard rock, as it’s known to locals, during an amazing sunrise!
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Dragon head during dusk.

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Nightelier Rye

Nightelier Rye

3.5 out of 5
14 Nelson St Rye VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$217 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$217
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (659 reviews)
large and comfortable room. Great to have pool access

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Nightelier Rye
Kanasta Caravan Park

Kanasta Caravan Park

3 out of 5
1-9 Sinclair Ave Rye VIC
The price is AU$208 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$208
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Rye Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (133 reviews)
Clean unit and quick responding management.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Kanasta Caravan Park
Moonlight Bay Apartments

Moonlight Bay Apartments

4 out of 5
4 Napier Street Rye VIC
The price is AU$183 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$183
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Rye Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (335 reviews)
Attitude of reception lady was not very customer friendly.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Moonlight Bay Apartments
Weeroona

Weeroona

4.5 out of 5
26 Creedmore Drive Rye VIC
The price is AU$272 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$272
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury B&B in Melbourne. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and The Dunes Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
We loved everything about our 2 night stay at Weeroona. Margaret was really lovely to deal with and Tony's breakfasts were so delicious. The Tuscan villa was very spacious and had everything that we needed, it was meticulously clean too. It was wonderfully quiet and the gardens were beautiful. We ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Weeroona
Rye Beach Escape

Rye Beach Escape

Rye VIC
The price is AU$314 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$314
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Melbourne. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and air conditioning. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Alba Thermal Springs ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (26 reviews)
We were very happy with our stay. The house was clean and fresh and quite spacious. Looking forward to staying again

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Rye Beach Escape
Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family.

Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family.

Rye VIC
Stay at this holiday home in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Lizard Head Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
Very helpful host.Great place.Great location.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family.
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Other neighbourhoods around Rye

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Blairgowrie

Beaches, cafes and spas are some highlights of Blairgowrie. Make a stop by Blairgowrie Beach or Rye Beach while you're exploring.

Blairgowrie
Rosebud which includes a beach

Rosebud

Unique features of Rosebud include the golf courses and hot springs. Make a stop by Rosebud Beach or Arthurs Seat State Park while you're exploring the area.

Rosebud
Sorrento featuring a sandy beach and water sports

Sorrento

Sorrento is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sorrento Front Beach and Searoad Ferry Terminal.

Sorrento
A big feature of the beaches that line the eastern shorelines of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria are the brightly coloured beach bathing boxes. Mount Martha has some spectacular examples of these curious structures. And there is nothing like a sunset on the beach.

Mount Martha

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Martha. You might want to make time for a stop at Mount Martha Beach South or Fossil Beach Geological Reserve.

Mount Martha
Mornington featuring signage

Mornington

Spas, restaurants and beaches are some highlights of Mornington. Make a stop by Mornington Park or Mornington Country Golf Course while you're exploring.

Mornington
Frankston featuring a beach

Frankston

Well liked for its spas and golf courses, Frankston is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Beach, and jump on the metro at Frankston Station to get around the city.

Frankston


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