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About Rye and nearby Rosebud and Dromana
An hour from Melbourne, our accommodation in Rye is within walking distance of the coastal resorts of Dromana, Rosebud and Rye are renowned for their safe bay beaches, ocean surf beaches, and great golf courses.
Travelling to Rye and nearby holiday destinations on the southern end of the Mornington Peninsula is a tradition many Melbourne families follow each summer. With safe bay swimming and the fun carnival atmosphere, Rye provides the perfect opportunity to get away and relax by the sea.
There is a wide range of accommodation to suit every
holidaymaker, from simply camping on the beach to cosy self-contained cottages,
luxury abodes and friendly B&Bs.
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 Mornington Peninsula accommodation Rye
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