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About Rye (and nearby Rosebud and Dromana)
An hour
from Melbourne, the coastal resort of Rye is renowned for safe bay
beaches, ocean surf beaches, and great golf courses.
Travelling to Rye, on the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula, is a
tradition for many Melbourne families each summer. With their carnival
atmosphere and safe bay swimming, they provide the perfect opportunity
to relax by the sea.
Sandbars extending up to 200 metres from the shore create ideal
conditions for safe bathing, making Rye a great place to bring the whole
family. The beautiful bayside beaches offer clear calm water perfect for
exploring The Octopus's Garden underwater marine trail underneath Rye
pier. The more adventurous can hire a charter boat or a catamaran and
set out into the depths of the bay. If you need to get your surfing fix,
head straight to Gunnamatta Ocean Beach for some of the best waves in
Victoria. For a great community experience make your way to the Rosebud
Family Festival, which is held on the last weekend in November.
Point Nepean Road has a plentiful array of shops, including a large
shopping mall, providing everything you'll need for your stay. There are
some great wine bars and cafes that reflect the growing vibrant,
cosmopolitan vibe in Rye. This area is also home to some of the region's
best golf courses, with major resort-style courses such as Moonah Links,
home of the Australian Open tournament, on the Dunes Golf course only
minutes away.
Gardening enthusiasts will find the area has much to offer. Stroll
around the magnificent grounds of Heronswood at Dromana with its
sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay. The Heronswood Garden Festival is
held in March and November. You could also tour
McCrae Homestead, one of
Victoria’s oldest country homes.
Rye is approximately one hour from Melbourne via the Nepean Highway and
then the Mornington Peninsula Freeway.
About Nearby
Sorrento
The seaside village of Sorrento is one of
the most popular and pretty holiday escapes on the Mornington Peninsula.
Sorrento’s position at the southern extremity of the peninsula at the
entrance to Port Phillip Bay provides a sweeping outlook. The town is
known for its historic buildings, cafés, shopping and resident
population of Bottlenose Dolphins.
Sorrento’s gentle front beach is an ideal place to while away some time.
Have a picnic, go for a stroll, take a cooling swim or keep watch for
wild dolphins that play in the clean bay waters. For some surf-pounding
action, the back beach on the Bass Strait side of the peninsula is close
by. Sorrento offers a long list of other recreational opportunities
including golf, bushwalking, sailing, scuba diving, fishing and boating.
In the 1870s, entrepreneur and parliamentarian George Coppin, dubbed
"the Father of Sorrento", realised the holiday potential. He encouraged
Melburnians to seek respite from the city's scorching summer in an
idyllic seaside setting and Sorrento's popularity blossomed.
Most of Sorrento's attractions are within walking distance. The town
features historic limestone buildings that contribute to its distinct
character. Impressive hotels, excellent eateries, sidewalk cafés,
boutiques, galleries and specialist shops add extra appeal to the
Sorrento experience.
Popular local events include the Sorrento Art Festival in January and
the Salt and Seaweed Sorrento Festival in March which showcases the
region's food, wine and arts.
Sorrento is located 112 kilometres south of Melbourne. A year-round car
and passenger ferry service connects Sorrento with Queenscliff on the
Bellarine Peninsula, across the bay.
Rye &
Sorrento information courtesy of ATDW
