Council Area:

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

About The Beach:

Rye Beach is an off leash dog beach that has some restrictions during the summer but is a great place to take dogs.  Restrictions are in place on Rye Beach with dogs allowed off leash between 7pm and 9am during daylight savings and leash free at all other times of the year.  Rye Beach is a great place to take the dogs for a swim as the beach is close to public transport and there are many facilities.

How to get there:

Rye Beach is located in Rye on Melways Map 168 J4 - K4 and is accessible by both public transport and by private car.  From Flinders street station catch the Frankston Train from Platform 8 to Seaford Train Station.  Once in Seaford catch the 780 Bus towards Frankston and get off at the Nepean Hwy and Playne Street stop.  Catch the 788 Bus towards Portsea and get off at Point Nepean Road and Shirlow Avenue.  The Off Leash section of Rye Beach is across the road from the stop.

Families travelling by car can park across from the beach on Daly Avenue.  Parking is also available in the streets surrounding the beach - check signs for parking restrictions.

Facilities:

Parking available across from the beach on Daly Avenue and in surrounding residential streets.  Please check signage before leaving your car especially in the summer months.

Dog Poo Bins - located near the toilets west of the off leash area of Rye Beach - please take plastic bags as there may not be any available 

Toilets - located to the west of Rye Beach

Walking trails - there is are a few walking trails at the back of Rye Beach and along the foreshore

Closest Bus Stop to Rye Beach is located at Point Nepean Road and Shirlow Avenue

Extra Information / Beach Sheet Download:

Rye Beach has quite a few restrictions during the summer but is a great beach to visit with your dog

Remember to wash or rinse off your dog after a visit to the beach as they have been swimming in salt water and rolling in the sand which may cause skin irritations.

Remember to take plenty of fresh water for your dogs as they will swallow a lot of sea water while swimming and can become dehydrated from the increased intake of salt. 

Click here to download this Beach Sheet.