Amy's Guidebook
Food scene
Such a great space to enjoy an afternoon drink or two with the added bonus of delicious food. Amy’s personal favourite dish is the edamame noodle salad, Scott’s the southern fried chicken burger.
249 locals recommend
St Andrews Beach Brewery
160 Sandy RdSuch a great space to enjoy an afternoon drink or two with the added bonus of delicious food. Amy’s personal favourite dish is the edamame noodle salad, Scott’s the southern fried chicken burger.
This is a new one in town so the space is growing and evolving as they find their feet. But I can tell you they serve great summer cocktails and they often have a food truck serving wood fire pizza which are actually amazing. It’s becoming one of our favourite spots for a summer afternoon especially when live music is on.
https://instagram.com/penniave?igshid=1eugqb973kp2o
22 locals recommend
Penni Ave Distillery
43 Peninsula AveThis is a new one in town so the space is growing and evolving as they find their feet. But I can tell you they serve great summer cocktails and they often have a food truck serving wood fire pizza which are actually amazing. It’s becoming one of our favourite spots for a summer afternoon especially when live music is on.
https://instagram.com/penniave?igshid=1eugqb973kp2o
If you like fresh fish and seafood then this is fish and chips shop for you. Chips are also amazing
18 locals recommend
David PROSSER SEAFOODS
2383 Point Nepean RoadIf you like fresh fish and seafood then this is fish and chips shop for you. Chips are also amazing
This is newly renovated and serving great meals. The rsl have had a tough year so we love supporting them.
18 locals recommend
Rye RSL station
This is newly renovated and serving great meals. The rsl have had a tough year so we love supporting them.
There are a few brewery’s and distillery’s within the Dromana industrial estate. Check them all out in one go!
80 locals recommend
Jetty Road Brewery
12-14 Brasser AveThere are a few brewery’s and distillery’s within the Dromana industrial estate. Check them all out in one go!
JimmyRum
6 Brasser AveDromana industrial estate
Bass and Flinders Distillery
40 Collins RdDromana industrial estate
Little Rebel Coffee Roastery
22 Collins RdDromana industrial estate
Sightseeing
An easy little walk. Check the tide times as I think the blowhole only blows during high tide. I’d google that first though!
6 locals recommend
Blowhole Lookout
Blowhole TrackAn easy little walk. Check the tide times as I think the blowhole only blows during high tide. I’d google that first though!
This is my personal favourite walk. It’s about a 7km round trip and we often pack some snacks and spend an hour or two on the beach. I love taking the kids here because we always see lots of native wildlife and it is where they filmed the movie ‘where the wild things are’ so kids love it. Great views and just a magical part of the ocean.
Bushrangers Bay Walking Track
Bushrangers Bay Walking TrackThis is my personal favourite walk. It’s about a 7km round trip and we often pack some snacks and spend an hour or two on the beach. I love taking the kids here because we always see lots of native wildlife and it is where they filmed the movie ‘where the wild things are’ so kids love it. Great views and just a magical part of the ocean.
This is a great spot to visit because you can choose if you want to do a short loop walk, or take a longer walk down to the beach via the many stairs!
190 locals recommend
Cape Schanck Lighthouse Reserve
420 Cape Schanck RdThis is a great spot to visit because you can choose if you want to do a short loop walk, or take a longer walk down to the beach via the many stairs!
I love this beach. It has all the ocean feels that I love but its a bit safe and protected than rye back beach.
23 locals recommend
Koonya Beach
93 Hughes RdI love this beach. It has all the ocean feels that I love but its a bit safe and protected than rye back beach.
We explored this area a bit during the first lockdown. They have a new playground which is gorgeous and has lots of sensory type play. This is only a short drive from the top of the gondola.
69 locals recommend
Seawinds Gardens
Purves RoadWe explored this area a bit during the first lockdown. They have a new playground which is gorgeous and has lots of sensory type play. This is only a short drive from the top of the gondola.
We haven’t been on this yet but I assume it has pretty nice views of the bay.
234 locals recommend
Arthurs Seat Eagle
1085 Arthurs Seat RdWe haven’t been on this yet but I assume it has pretty nice views of the bay.
How amazing is it to have this in your back yard! We hope you spend a lot of time at rye back beach.
44 locals recommend
Rye Ocean Beach
How amazing is it to have this in your back yard! We hope you spend a lot of time at rye back beach.
Wittingslow Carnivals Rye
Nepean HighwayA fun night for the kids at the carnival
Number 16 Beach
Beach right near the general store
Just in case
ER! The week before Christmas we spent a night here after Bowie (1yo) fell off the trampoline. She had to have a tooth removed.
Rosebud Hospital
Health
This studio is only a short drive and offer various yoga and Pilates classes. Check out their website for class times.
This little studio is only a short drive from the house and offer various yoga and Pilates classes. Check their website for class times.
https://studioparadise.com.au
8 locals recommend
Studio Paradise
124 Bass Meadows BlvdThis little studio is only a short drive from the house and offer various yoga and Pilates classes. Check their website for class times.
https://studioparadise.com.au
A must do on the peninsula but make sure you book in advance. We were pretty lucky to have this gem open during the 5km lockdown!
830 locals recommend
Peninsula Hot Springs
140 Springs LnA must do on the peninsula but make sure you book in advance. We were pretty lucky to have this gem open during the 5km lockdown!
Produce
All things for the fridge and pantry
This is where I buy my milk and general fruit and veggie top ups if I run out. They are mostly organic and a fairly reasonable price. I buy milk here because they have glass bottles which are returned and reused by the manufacturer.
38 locals recommend
16 Beach General Store
414 Tasman DrThis is where I buy my milk and general fruit and veggie top ups if I run out. They are mostly organic and a fairly reasonable price. I buy milk here because they have glass bottles which are returned and reused by the manufacturer.