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Viewing Platform – Rye Foreshore, opposite 2603 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View and Natural POI
Though only some 11 m above sea level, this viewing platform elevates you to above the tree line, producing massive and expansive views across Port Phillip Bay. You will find this viewing platform along a beautiful walking trail that meanders its way through coastal woodland, offering many points of entry / exit to the stunning beach, or, on to Point Nepean Road (Nepean Read more…

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Boat Ramp – Opposite 2413 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Boat Ramp and Infrastructure | Landmark
Rye Boat Ramp is one of the better equipped ramps on the Mornington Peninsula, designed to keep traffic flowing even in the busiest of times. Cars are required to approach the boat ramp from the west and exit from the east, with bays provided to prevent holdups whilst prepping your boat for either the water, or the drive home. Conveniently, there is Read more…

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Lookout – ‘Whitecliffs’, Opposite 2545 Point Nepean Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Lookout | View, Natural Landmark, and Natural POI
Located approximately 1 km west of the Rye Pier, the ‘Whitecliffs’ lookout platform is some 9.8 m above sea level and yet delivers the most beautiful and panoramic views across Port Phillip Bay. Not only are the view outstanding, but following the trail down in an easterly direction, a reconstructed Lime Kiln is nestled in the cliff side as well as some picnic tables Read more…

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Beach – ‘Whitecliffs’, North End Whitecliffs Rd, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
Pet Friendly: Yes
Stretching westward from the rocky outcrop known as Whitecliffs is another sandy stretch of beach upon which you could literally walk for kilometres – all the way to Sorrento, in fact, which can be seen in the distance.  The sparkling waters of Port Phillip Bay are perfect for swimming, relaxing and enjoying fun in the Sun.  And when the weather turns wild, it captivates with the Read more…

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Beach – ‘Tyrone’, North End Tyrone Ave, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Bay | Ocean, Beach, and Natural POI
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The western end of Rye Front Beach encompasses an area that once formed part of the very first pastoral run known as ‘Tyrone’, which stretched from just beyond Cain Road to Canterbury Jetty Road.  Owen and Sarah Cain arrived at ‘Port Phillip’ in 1841 – just six years after Melbourne had been founded by John Batman.  By 1842 they had established their ‘Tyrone’ Read more…