The top attractions in Rye revolve around rest and relaxation, which may be why Rye vacation rentals are so popular with international travellers as well as city-weary Melbourne residents to the north. The Peninsula Hot Springs are on the southern outskirts of town and offer private baths and public plunge pools, plus a picnic area and a pond. Wineries are another popular place for couples, friends and connoisseurs to try something locally sourced and rejuvenating. There are dozens in Rye or within a day's drive, and many offer fine restaurants and local produce on-site.
Rye is an ideal place to engage in just about every outdoor activity imaginable. The main beach at Port Phillip is sandy and ideal for swimming and boating. There's a jetty at one end, plus several boat ramps, playgrounds, picnic areas and walking tracks. You can rent kayaks, bikes and snorkelling equipment, or sign up for a scuba-diving lesson, a snorkelling tour or a swim with the dolphins. Driving tours of the peninsula and seaplane tours of the coast and the Melbourne skyline are ideal for those who want to see the sights without diving in.
Rye is the ideal base camp for exploring the wonders of the Mornington Peninsula. Holiday homes are available near places like Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens, a landscaped garden area with a hedge maze and gift shop with lavender goods, and Enchanted Adventure Garden, a theme park with mazes and zip lining. You’ll also like Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm, a farm and cafe with treats like chocolate, ice cream and other desserts, and the Cape Schanck Lighthouse, a historic lighthouse with guided tours and maritime exhibits.
Rye is blessed with a temperate oceanic climate – no surprise considering where it's located – and as a result, there's really no bad time to stop by. The summer months (December through February) are the hottest and most crowded. You'll see temps in the high 20s and enjoy ideal surfing and swimming conditions. Spring and autumn might be the ideal time to look for Rye vacation rentals, since rates are lower and temperatures are more moderate. You'll find the best deals between June and August, when the air is usually between 5 and 10°C.
Rye shares the culinary traditions of the Mornington Peninsula. You’ll find market gardens, farmers markets, artisan food producers, winery restaurants and charming cafes with seasonal produce and fine wines from throughout the region. You’ll find foods like mussels, whiting, beef, artisan cheeses, berries and more in restaurants near your holiday accommodation.
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