Title: Rye Travel Guide: Best of Rye, Melbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Rye](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye-Melbourne-Hotels.0-n6046469-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Rye Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Rye.d6046469.Car-Hire-Guide)[Rye Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Rye.d6046469.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Rye Travel Guide ## Melbourne ![This unique rock formation can be found at Number 16 Beach in the Mornington Peninsula, which is about an hour and a half drive from Melbourne. Be sure to visit at low tide for the best viewing. #SMDdoesOZ #MorningtonPeninsula #Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046469/d018af14-53dc-4561-bafa-be9d5462fe5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This unique rock formation can be found at Number 16 Beach in the Mornington Peninsula, which is about an hour and a half drive from Melbourne. Be sure to visit at low tide for the best viewing. #SMDdoesOZ #MorningtonPeninsula #Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046469/d018af14-53dc-4561-bafa-be9d5462fe5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Number 16 Beach in the Mornington Peninsula near Rye is a beautiful place to relax and watch the sunset. Try to visit during low tide #SMDdoesOZ #MorningtonPeninsula #Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046469/31a7f287-e8a3-4717-b840-b9fc490f42e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lizard rock, as it’s known to locals, during an amazing sunrise! #BVStrove](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046469/24566698-51e6-490b-b725-3fe813b6551b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dragon head during dusk.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046469/ef09aae6-8ab3-4ec0-bbb3-50e4dff3dc76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Rye Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Melbourne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Melbourne city in the night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159118/dcb61cc2-514b-4f7b-b5a2-46ac4bcb3a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crown Casino Why not roll the dice by visiting Crown Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Melbourne? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crown-Casino-Southbank.d6159118.Attraction) ![Aerial view of the central business district of Melbourne, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159162/277ef7db-f566-4dd7-9e9e-3390cd8cb978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Central You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Melbourne Central, a favourite shopping spot in Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Central-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159162.Attraction) ![Marvel Stadium featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125921/3f7ac692-2aaf-4343-890b-142120907769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marvel Stadium Catch an event at Marvel Stadium during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marvel-Stadium-Melbourne.d6125921.Attraction) ![Rod Laver Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159156/ef11c65d-90f4-49f8-a392-dcb18baedeaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rod Laver Arena Take a tour of Melbourne Park’s primary tennis court, come here to witness an exciting Australian Open tennis match or see a major pop concert. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rod-Laver-Arena-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159156.Attraction) ![Melbourne Cricket Ground showing autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501726/e0a5e565-f67a-4307-a3af-3643ad6c9c06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Cricket Ground Australia’s premier stadium is a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, drawing thousands of fans to cricket, football, rugby and soccer matches and events. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Cricket-Ground-East-Melbourne.d501726.Attraction) ![Looking across Yarra River to Seafarers' Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061023/86e8fa3b-69b8-4286-8eac-101fa4bda560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre During your trip, find out what's happening in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, a top convention centre in Melbourne. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Convention-And-Exhibition-Centre-South-Wharf.d6061023.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Pass with Lunch Credit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48297196/b4910933-1b8a-4f98-abbd-011da96a5a74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit £55 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/fingal-peninsula-hot-springs-entry-with-lunch-credit.a48297196.activity-details) ![See the Australian Fur Seals and Chinaman's Hat](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1520487/69b04112-76d6-4352-8d77-26fbdb059b82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 1.5hour Scenic and Wildlife luxury cruise £37 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/15hour-scenic-and-wildlife-luxury-cruise.a1520487.activity-details) ![Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49037548/5f4b6d03-c214-4aba-9f9b-062508272134.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mornington Peninsula Winery, Beer and Spirits Tour £87 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mornington-peninsula-winery.a49037548.activity-details) ![Relax in the tranquil geothermal springs at Alba](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49336180/f742e47c-f9f8-472c-9ea5-02b591d6b8e1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mornington Peninsula Wine Tasting and Wellness Escape £107 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mornington-peninsula-wine-tasting-and-wellness-escape.a49336180.activity-details) ![SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/171973/ae16dc84-9d6d-4f68-b500-539429cf48ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets £26 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-tickets.a171973.activity-details) ![Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49888517/ed1788ee-6de1-4898-9a85-bde0803bc250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets £3 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/self-guided-tour-of-melbournes-best-kept-secrets.a49888517.activity-details) [See all activities in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Rye ![Nightelier Rye](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6590000/6582500/6582460/90bb104f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Nightelier Rye 14 Nelson St Rye VIC £112 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (645 reviews) I did not have breakfastat at the hotel so I can't say. Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=6582460&PinnedHotelID=6582460&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6046469) ![Moonlight Bay Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6574500/6574455/6232579f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Moonlight Bay Apartments 4 Napier Street Rye VIC £99 3 Feb - 4 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this apartment in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Rye Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (330 reviews) a very clean and tidy place Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=6574455&PinnedHotelID=6574455&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6046469) ![Kanasta Caravan Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11910000/11902600/11902516/7c262c8c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kanasta Caravan Park 1-9 Sinclair Ave Rye VIC £66 11 Feb - 12 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Rye Beach are located ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (128 reviews) Clean, very good location Quite bed comfy Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=11902516&PinnedHotelID=11902516&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6046469) ![Beach Holiday Apartments ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6010000/6004300/6004263/b352275d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach Holiday Apartments 22 Dundas Street Rye VIC £116 3 Feb - 4 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach apartment in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Rye Beach are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (296 reviews) Our stay was so accomadating for our family group the premises had all the right facilities only thing missing was a pool Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F02%2F2026&endDate=04%2F02%2F2026&selected=6004263&PinnedHotelID=6004263&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6046469) ![Ocean Retreat multi family stay Gas heated Pool/spa 5min walk to Ocean.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71200000/71196100/71196082/cd385106_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ocean Retreat multi family stay Gas heated Pool/spa 5min walk to Ocean. Rye VIC Stay at this golf holiday home in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Lizard Head Beach are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews) Great weekend away with friends- outdoor area was awesome with the pool, spa and open fire place which was handy for those fresh nights! The house was spacious to accomodate 8 adults easily.Highly recommended Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=71196082&PinnedHotelID=71196082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6046469) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=71196082&PinnedHotelID=71196082&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6046469) ![BEST location! Multi family stay. Rye bay beach & shops 10min walk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75190000/75183600/75183555/w1994h1330x3y3-c3967fd1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### BEST location! Multi family stay. Rye bay beach & shops 10min walk Rye VIC Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Peninsula Hot Springs and Alba ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews) Great house to stay in. Very well set up with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=75183555&PinnedHotelID=75183555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6046469) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=75183555&PinnedHotelID=75183555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6046469) [See all 528 properties in Rye](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=31%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6046469) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Rye hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6046469&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31)[30 Jan - 31 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6046469&startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6046469&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01)[31 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6046469&startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6046469&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026)[30 Jan - 1 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6046469&startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=01%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Rye ![Shutterstock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6329823/76b56a57-72f0-4abf-bfad-d2c510e831ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Blairgowrie Beaches, cafes and spas are some highlights of Blairgowrie. Make a stop by Blairgowrie Beach or Rye Beach while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Blairgowrie.dx6329823) ![Rosebud featuring a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181704/9ce554e8-0eb1-49ea-99ea-7d2598fab559.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rosebud Unique features of Rosebud include the golf courses and hot springs. Make a stop by Rosebud Beach or Peninsula Stand Up Paddle while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Rosebud.dx181704) ![Sorrento featuring a sandy beach and water sports](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140050/bdfa9400-f464-4fd1-a079-24931a993039.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Sorrento Sorrento is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Sorrento Front Beach and Searoad Ferry Terminal. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Sorrento.dx6140050) ![Portsea which includes general coastal views and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181702/934cee6b-1efa-47dc-bb5c-aa541d6f3ac6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Portsea Beaches, golf courses and bars are some highlights of Portsea. Make a stop by Portsea Beach or Point Nepean National Park while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Portsea.dx181702) ![Dromana showing general coastal views and hiking or walking as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134185/9e9c9987-03ea-4e1f-8488-3af2f16476e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dromana You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Dromana. You might want to make time for a stop at Dromana Beach or Heronswood Garden. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Dromana.dx6134185) ![Safety Beach featuring general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134184/4f3a43b5-b23e-428e-a37e-9b2648931cfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Safety Beach Safety Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Safety Beach and Dromana Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Safety-Beach.dx6134184) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Rye Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app