Guidebook for Rye
Food Scene
A great little local, our favourite spot for breakfast, brunch, or something more substantial later in the day. Cool vibe in the heart of Blairgowrie.
29 locals recommend
Saint Ernest
2827 Point Nepean RdA great little local, our favourite spot for breakfast, brunch, or something more substantial later in the day. Cool vibe in the heart of Blairgowrie.
Great food, great views, beer on tap. Either relax in the sports bar or get comfy in the restaurant next door, either way the views are stunning.
166 locals recommend
Hotel Sorrento Restaurant
15 Hotham RdGreat food, great views, beer on tap. Either relax in the sports bar or get comfy in the restaurant next door, either way the views are stunning.
Our absolute Sorrento favourite. Laid back atmosphere with a menu to die for.
34 locals recommend
Bistro Elba
100-102 Ocean Beach RdOur absolute Sorrento favourite. Laid back atmosphere with a menu to die for.
Go, sit outside, take in the view, stay all day. A peninsula institution.
186 locals recommend
Portsea Hotel
3746 Point Nepean RdGo, sit outside, take in the view, stay all day. A peninsula institution.
Essentials
At the end of the street and across the road from the beach. Great for an early morning coffee and paper, or an icecream or drink during a day at the beach. Also good assortment of milk, breads, meats, and other groceries.
38 locals recommend
16 Beach General Store
414 Tasman DrAt the end of the street and across the road from the beach. Great for an early morning coffee and paper, or an icecream or drink during a day at the beach. Also good assortment of milk, breads, meats, and other groceries.
This is the closest supermarket, but it is on the expensive side. Top quality groceries though, no home brand here.
36 locals recommend
IGA Xpress Blairgowrie
2833-2835 Point Nepean RdThis is the closest supermarket, but it is on the expensive side. Top quality groceries though, no home brand here.
A short drive from home, this is the place to go if you need a big shop or don't want to spend too much. There's a great Italian deli across the road too.
139 locals recommend
Woolworths Rye
4 Hygeia StA short drive from home, this is the place to go if you need a big shop or don't want to spend too much. There's a great Italian deli across the road too.
Sightseeing
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnEverything Else
The Dunes Golf Links
335 Browns RdOne of the best public courses on the peninsula.
Parks & Nature
Our favourite ocean beach on the peninsula. The jumping rock and stunning rock pool make it one not to miss.
33 locals recommend
Bridgewater Bay
StairsOur favourite ocean beach on the peninsula. The jumping rock and stunning rock pool make it one not to miss.
Popular surfing beach with numerous reef breaks along the long stretch of exposed sandy coast. Good fishing too.
44 locals recommend
Rye Ocean Beach
Popular surfing beach with numerous reef breaks along the long stretch of exposed sandy coast. Good fishing too.
Entertainment & Activities
Gunnamatta Trail Rides
150 Sandy RdEagle Ridge Golf Course
215 Browns RoadAcross the road from the Rye pub and heaps of shops and cafes, great snorkelling, and perfect place to sit and relax. Love the carnival here in summer too.
Pier Street
Pier StreetAcross the road from the Rye pub and heaps of shops and cafes, great snorkelling, and perfect place to sit and relax. Love the carnival here in summer too.
Summer fun since 1955! We love the atmosphere the carnival brings to the peninsula every year, a nostalgic holiday adventure for so many families.
19 locals recommend
Wittingslow Carnivals Rye
Nepean HighwaySummer fun since 1955! We love the atmosphere the carnival brings to the peninsula every year, a nostalgic holiday adventure for so many families.