Claire's Guidebook. Staying at Oasis at Rye.
Arts and Culture
The Montalto sculpture trail is a great way to combine a wine tasting and restaurant experience with some arts and culture.
“At Flinders there are large(and small) sculptures for gardens, gifts and great decoration…
“At Sorrento view over 200 original Australian contemporary artworks and be greeted by friendly staff”
“At the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula visit Mount Eliza and solve your art challenges”
Manyung Gallery
37 Cook St“At Flinders there are large(and small) sculptures for gardens, gifts and great decoration…
“At Sorrento view over 200 original Australian contemporary artworks and be greeted by friendly staff”
“At the gateway to the Mornington Peninsula visit Mount Eliza and solve your art challenges”
Exhibitions/Artist Talks/Workshops/kidsPrograms
Free entry
Open Tuesday-Sunday
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Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery
Dunns RoadExhibitions/Artist Talks/Workshops/kidsPrograms
Free entry
Open Tuesday-Sunday
“Hosting the finest creations of more than 120 artists who’ve dedicated their lives to their craft, a visit to Nissarana Galleries is a treat to the mind and the imagination”
Nissarana Galleries Mornington
367 Bridge Road“Hosting the finest creations of more than 120 artists who’ve dedicated their lives to their craft, a visit to Nissarana Galleries is a treat to the mind and the imagination”
Tyabb Packing House Antiques
“Come for an hour, stay for the day
Over 30 dealers, free entry and plenty of free parking Open Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pm plus most public holidays”
14 Mornington-Tyabb Rd
14 Mornington-Tyabb RoadTyabb Packing House Antiques
“Come for an hour, stay for the day
Over 30 dealers, free entry and plenty of free parking Open Thursday to Sunday 10am-5pm plus most public holidays”
Holiday Fun
Unforgettable experience, Gondola ride, nature walks, outdoor deck, Eagle Cafe, Souvenirs
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EAGLE - Cable Cars
790 Arthurs Seat RdUnforgettable experience, Gondola ride, nature walks, outdoor deck, Eagle Cafe, Souvenirs
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Garden
15 Red Hill-Shoreham RdThere is an oval here where kids can kick a ball and dogs can be exercised off-leash. There are also free tennis courts.
Stringer Road Reserve
There is an oval here where kids can kick a ball and dogs can be exercised off-leash. There are also free tennis courts.
Neighbourhoods
Come to the tip of the Peninsula, the part of the world where land and sea come together in perfect harmony. From the limestone corridors of Sorrento’s history-laden buildings to the foreshore where holidaymakers have played by Port Phillip for years, visit once and you’ll want to stay for ever.
Boatloads of pleasure-seekers from Melbourne have been coming since in the early 1900s, up from the paddle steamers to a town where wandering up and down in your finery was the main attraction.
Now you will find glamorous shopping, high-end dining and cafes of all descriptions. Take in the view from Hotel Sorrento, and you simply must grab an ice-cream from Mubble. Drive a little further to Portsea and find French cuisine sitting right alongside the white sand of Portsea front beach.
From the sparkling front beaches to the rugged coastal ridges and rock pools of Bass Strait, visitors still dare to dream of a lifestyle full of sun, surf and sand and the sampling of Peninsula-grown and crafted cuisine that stands alone on the world stage.
From holiday shacks to grand residences, this resort-style region still attracts seasonal partygoers, beachcombers and fine-diners alike. Hospitality is exactly what it says it is: meet and greet restaurateurs, providores and paddock-to-plate innovators serving up their best throughout the seasons, whether you’re at the pub watching the sun sink or at an intimate dining destination.
Come visit this land of sweet treats by the bay, the place where the back beach churns, the ferry roams and the dolphins play.
Sorrento
Situated at the most westerly settlement on the Mornington Peninsula and borders Sorrento on the East. Portsea is located on a thin strip of land just two kilometres in width, fronting the calm waters of Port Phillip in the north and rugged surf beaches along Bass Strait in the south.
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Portsea
Situated at the most westerly settlement on the Mornington Peninsula and borders Sorrento on the East. Portsea is located on a thin strip of land just two kilometres in width, fronting the calm waters of Port Phillip in the north and rugged surf beaches along Bass Strait in the south.
Blairgowrie is located on a thin strip of the Mornington Peninsula, facing Port Phillip in the north and Bass Strait in the south, nestled between the popular beach resorts of Rye and Sorrento.
A compact commercial centre is situated opposite the bay beach, featuring a supermarket, speciality shops and cafes.
Calm and safe sandy beaches front onto Port Phillip which are popular with swimmers and sunbakers. Also fronting Port Phillip is the extensive Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron boat harbour which is a hive of water craft activity.
Spectacular walks and scenery can be enjoyed in the Mornington Peninsula National Park which runs along the rugged Bass Strait coastline. There are numerous walking tracks along cliff tops, through sand dunes and down to the beaches below. Koonya Ocean Beach, at the end of Hughes Road, is the most easily accessible, with a lookout at the car park providing views down to the rocky outcrop of Pelly Point and inland across Blairgowrie towards the bay beach. Other places of interest along this scenic coastline include Bridgewater Bay at the end of St Johns Wood Road, Pearses Beach and Dimmicks Beach.
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Blairgowrie
Blairgowrie is located on a thin strip of the Mornington Peninsula, facing Port Phillip in the north and Bass Strait in the south, nestled between the popular beach resorts of Rye and Sorrento.
A compact commercial centre is situated opposite the bay beach, featuring a supermarket, speciality shops and cafes.
Calm and safe sandy beaches front onto Port Phillip which are popular with swimmers and sunbakers. Also fronting Port Phillip is the extensive Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron boat harbour which is a hive of water craft activity.
Spectacular walks and scenery can be enjoyed in the Mornington Peninsula National Park which runs along the rugged Bass Strait coastline. There are numerous walking tracks along cliff tops, through sand dunes and down to the beaches below. Koonya Ocean Beach, at the end of Hughes Road, is the most easily accessible, with a lookout at the car park providing views down to the rocky outcrop of Pelly Point and inland across Blairgowrie towards the bay beach. Other places of interest along this scenic coastline include Bridgewater Bay at the end of St Johns Wood Road, Pearses Beach and Dimmicks Beach.
The coastal town of Rye is a popular holiday destination nestled between Tootgarook and Blairgowrie. Point Nepean Road is Rye's main thoroughfare, running parallel to Rye's main beach on the coast of Port Phillip. This beach offers safe sandy, family friendly beaches that are ideal for swimming and boating.
There is a jetty, several boat ramps, and attractive foreshore facilities with picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds and walking tracks including part of the 28 kilometre Bay Trail that extends from Safety beach to Portsea. If you enjoy snorkelling then head for the ‘Octopus’s Garden’ at the Rye Pier. This is a 200 metre underwater trail with signage introducing you to the local underwater wildlife. During the summer, Rye's popular carnival is located beside the pier.
The main concentration of shops is located east of Dundas Street and includes a hotel, eateries, a major supermarket and other retailers. There is also a great variety of accommodation in the area, including camping along the foreshore.
Rye also has an impressive ocean beach on the Bass Strait coastline, with magnificent walks along the clifftops that form part of the 25 kilometre Coastal Walk through the magnificent Mornington Peninsula National Park that protects this beautiful yet fragile coastline. This is also ‘The Cups’ golf region, where sand dunes provide naturally contoured challenges and the sandy soils drain quickly for good year round play. The multi award winning Peninsula Hot Springs is nearby, and is Victoria’s only geo-thermal hot springs.
Rye is approximately a 1 hour and 25 minute drive (100 kilometres) south of Melbourne.
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Rye
The coastal town of Rye is a popular holiday destination nestled between Tootgarook and Blairgowrie. Point Nepean Road is Rye's main thoroughfare, running parallel to Rye's main beach on the coast of Port Phillip. This beach offers safe sandy, family friendly beaches that are ideal for swimming and boating.
There is a jetty, several boat ramps, and attractive foreshore facilities with picnic areas, shelters, playgrounds and walking tracks including part of the 28 kilometre Bay Trail that extends from Safety beach to Portsea. If you enjoy snorkelling then head for the ‘Octopus’s Garden’ at the Rye Pier. This is a 200 metre underwater trail with signage introducing you to the local underwater wildlife. During the summer, Rye's popular carnival is located beside the pier.
The main concentration of shops is located east of Dundas Street and includes a hotel, eateries, a major supermarket and other retailers. There is also a great variety of accommodation in the area, including camping along the foreshore.
Rye also has an impressive ocean beach on the Bass Strait coastline, with magnificent walks along the clifftops that form part of the 25 kilometre Coastal Walk through the magnificent Mornington Peninsula National Park that protects this beautiful yet fragile coastline. This is also ‘The Cups’ golf region, where sand dunes provide naturally contoured challenges and the sandy soils drain quickly for good year round play. The multi award winning Peninsula Hot Springs is nearby, and is Victoria’s only geo-thermal hot springs.
Rye is approximately a 1 hour and 25 minute drive (100 kilometres) south of Melbourne.
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Shopping
Shopping includes recommendations for places to purchase groceries, clothes, gifts and homewares
2 Collins Rd
2 Collins RoadAntique market
“A fabulous range of antiques and collectables from all eras”
The Red Hill Kitchen
Vintage wares and linens, handcrafted pieces, artisanal foods and preserves, handmade clothes, skincare and candles
38 Cook St
38 Cook StreetThe Red Hill Kitchen
Vintage wares and linens, handcrafted pieces, artisanal foods and preserves, handmade clothes, skincare and candles
2/37 Cook St
37 Cook Streetmgwinestore.com.au wine packs and hampers, The Traders. Great atmosphere, country rustic charm
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Merricks General Store
3460 Frankston - Flinders Rdmgwinestore.com.au wine packs and hampers, The Traders. Great atmosphere, country rustic charm
Flinders Shed
41 Cook Streetflindersshed.com.au
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The thermal springs can be enjoyed all year round. A half day is required just to enjoy the bathing. There is an exceptional uninterrupted lookout over the Bass Strait. The wonderful view can be enjoyed while immersing oneself in thermal water. Special treatments can be booked in advance. Please bring your own towels to take or rent them from the facility.
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Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnThe thermal springs can be enjoyed all year round. A half day is required just to enjoy the bathing. There is an exceptional uninterrupted lookout over the Bass Strait. The wonderful view can be enjoyed while immersing oneself in thermal water. Special treatments can be booked in advance. Please bring your own towels to take or rent them from the facility.
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Cultuur en gebruiken
Aboriginal Heritage The Bunurong People
The Bunurong People
The Bunurong People are Indigenous People from south-east Victoria, their traditional lands are from the Werribee River in the north-west, down to Wilson’s Promontory in the south-east, taking in the catchments of the old Carrum swamp, Tarwin River and Westernport Bay, and including Mornington Peninsula, French and Phillip Islands.
Bunurong People were part of a language group or nation known as Koolin. Bunurong People prefer to be described as Koolin or Bunurong rather than Koorie, which is a word from another Aboriginal language.
Cultuur en gebruiken
Interaction with local residents
The peninsula is a major destination for tourists. It is essential that visitors to Oasis Airbnb follow the local by-laws. These were put in place by the Shire in consultation with local permanent residents. Owners of short-term rentals are legally required to be on call 24/7. Call outs due to complaints raised by local residents must be addressed with-in two hours. This is to protect resident’s interests.
Wat je moet meenemen
Books
The property has a selection of books.
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Walking and cycling
The property has some local maps and a walking guidebook. Excellent Tourist Information Centres in Dromana and Sorrento have free resources which will be helpful for holiday makers. There are beautiful shared walking and cycling paths which can be accessed within ten minutes from the house. There are many walking tracks through National Parkland which can be reached by car within minutes
Niet te missen
A3 blue folder on the desk
The folder is full of flyers for activities.
Manieren om te besparen
Ways to save
Shoppers can find stores for all budgets. Bargains can be found locally at craft markets and opportunity shops. Although there are many luxurious ways to spend here so many of natures gifts are in abundance.
Wat je moet meenemen
Clothes
Bring layers. In winter mornings and evenings can get cold. During the day it can warm up considerably. Bring a light waterproof jacket. There are so many activities perhaps back packs and bum bags can be great for long days out and about.
Wat je moet meenemen
Shoes
Bring slippers for indoors please during winter. Thongs during summer. No sand or muddy boots indoors please. It will make cleaning so much easier and will save the carpets. Comfortable walking shoes for long hikes on the back beach. It can be easy to twist and ankle on a rock.
Reizen met kinderen
Crockery, cutlery, high chair, bedding etc..
The property does not have crockery or cutlery especially designed for babies or young children. Please bring your own. A cot, changing mat and high chair are available, please let me know when booking. Please bring some bedding of your own incase the cot bedding at the property does not meet your needs. There are board games for young children and some for older kids to play with adults. There are no outdoor games. There is space at the back of the property for kids to play on the grass.
Cultuur en gebruiken
Dogs
Dogs can be exercised off-leash along the beach between Blairgowrie Yacht Club and The Dorothy Houghton Walk. This area is known as Cameron’s Bight. Another great beach for walking dogs off leash is Shelley’s Beach in Portsea. If walking dogs on other beaches off-leash please read the laws which vary according to land ownership, time of day and season. Stringer’s Reserve in Blairgowrie is also a good off-leash area. There are ovals in Blairgowrie, Sorrento and Rye where people congregate with dogs.
Niet te missen
Your complimentary KeKe Wellness voucher.
I will leave a voucher for you.
Manieren om te besparen
Op Shopping
There are many great op shops. Locals buy many of there clothes, kitchenware, books, furniture and more from the large selection of op shops. Real bargains can be found at a fraction of the price and many items are “as new”.
Manieren om te besparen
Reduce carbon emissions
There are solar panels on the roof of the property. Please try to use the dish washer, washing machine and dryer during daylight. You can save by showering during the day light hours also. After the sun goes down electricity will automatically be switched to the energy company. TV, heating/air conditioning, cooking in the oven will run off power at high prices from the grid. Please try to use the BBQ to cook during the warmer months rather than the oven to reduce CO2 emissions.