Situated on the popular holiday destination of Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula and nestled between Tootgarook and Blairgowrie is the coastal town of Rye.

Rye's main beach, fronting Port Phillip Bay, offers safe sandy beaches, a jetty, and attractive foreshore facilities. From 2001 to 2007, the foreshore was the venue of an annual sand sculpting event which showcased the talents of artists as they carved figurines and landscapes out of tonnes of sand. Point Nepean Road separates the wide foreshore from Rye's main shopping strip.

Around a kilometre west of the Rye Jetty is an outcrop of land called White Cliffs. At the base of the cliffs is a reconstructed old Lime Burners Kiln - a reminder of the mid-1800s when the extraction of lime was the area's primary industry. Scenic views along the coast can be enjoyed from lookout above the kiln.

Rye Ocean Beach, officially in the suburb of St Andrews Beach, is a 5 kilometre drive south of the town centre. The beach fronts the choppy waters of Bass Strait and the foreshore forms part of the Mornington Peninsula National Park which runs along the rugged coastline, providing spectacular walks and scenery.

Peninsula Hot Springs Visitors enjoy natural hot mineral springs from waters coming from deep under the Mornington Peninsula in pools and spas, set within 17 hectares of grasslands, woodlands and wetlands

Mornington Peninsula National Park Covering 2,686 hectares, its diverse coastal environments range from basalt cliffs, native bushland and roaring surf beaches, as well as historic Point Nepean

Walkabout - Rosebud Also covering Rye, a travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

Southern Peninsula Mornington Peninsula guide covering attractions, parks, beaches, art, culture, wineries and accommodation

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