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[Golf Course]() [Rye]() 4.5 h # The Dunes Golf Links - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria 1 of 12 1 / 12 A golfer plays a fairway shot at The Dunes Golf Links as a partner stands by the bags, long shadows under a bright cloudy sky The Dunes Golf Links, Rye, Mornington Peninsula. Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria The Dunes is the Peninsula's other world-class public-access course - Tony Cashmore's links design carved through genuine dunes near Rye. Where St Andrews Beach feels restrained and strategic, The Dunes feels more dramatic: bigger elevation changes, more visible wind cues, more heroic lines off the tee. Both belong on any serious shortlist. Public bookings are straightforward through the course website. Weekends fill 3-4 weeks ahead in peak season. The course drains well and plays through most conditions the Peninsula offers, which makes it one of the better winter rounds in Australia. The Cups Course is the main 18; the Cottage Course is a 9-hole par-3 layout that works surprisingly well as a warm-up or a mixed-group option. Pair The Dunes with St Andrews Beach for a 36-hole weekend that shows off the full range of Peninsula public golf. Accommodation in Rye is 5 minutes away; Sorrento is 10 minutes for better dining options. Pro shop is well-stocked. Practice facilities are solid. Photo · Gary Lisbon, courtesy of Visit Victoria At a glance **Place** [Rye]() **Type** Golf Course **Timing** 4.5 h **Best in** Autumn · Spring · Winter **Access** Browns Rd, Rye VIC 3941 **Website** [www.thedunes.com.au/]() [Open place hub]() Pair it with a booking ## Where to eat, drink, or stay nearby The best explore pages should lead somewhere next. [See Rye →]() Cottage [Rye]() ### [Blue Moon Cottages]() 12 Blakiston Grove, Rye VIC 3941 Pet-welcoming self-catering cottages near Rye bay beach. Sandpiper has a log fire and a fully fenced courtyard. beach fireplace [Read notes]() [View stay]() Illustrative, not Mornington Peninsula Retro Caravans. Photo: Nicolas Görmer · Vintage orange and brown caravan parked outdoors · cropped and converted to WebP [Source]() [Licence]() Glamping [Rye]() ### [Mornington Peninsula Retro Caravans]() 1-9 Sinclair Ave, Rye VIC 3941 Vintage and retro caravans near Rye bay beach, with shared bathrooms and heating and cooling in every van. beach slow [Read notes]() [View stay]() Suite [Rye]() ### [Plantation House at Whitecliffs]() 33 Maori St, Rye VIC 3941 A Rye bed and breakfast with five named rooms and suites. Cooked breakfast is included; cooking facilities vary by room. beach slow [Read notes]() [View stay]() Keep going ## More ways to use this side of the Peninsula [Explore more →]() [Beach]() [Dromana]() 2 h ### [Dromana Beach]() Dromana Beach is a long, gentle arc of sand near the midpoint of the Peninsula - a forgiving bay beach with shallow, calm water and enough stretch to absorb a weekend crowd without losing its charm. The foreshore is backed by lawn and shade trees; the pier runs out into the bay and is a quiet spot for fishing at dawn or dusk. This is the bayside beach to use when you want a straightforward family day without the parking battles of Sorrento or Rye. The town strip behind the beach has enough for an impromptu lunch or a coffee run, and the position puts you in the right place to drive up to the hinterland for an afternoon cellar-door session. Good for swimmers at any standard, especially good for children, and reliably uncrowded outside the peak school-holiday weeks. [Open the guide →]() [Golf Course]() [Rosebud]() 4.5 h ### [Rosebud Country Club]() Rosebud Country Club runs three nine-hole courses (North, South, and East) that mix-and-match into 18-hole rounds. Not a prestige destination, but one of the most played Peninsula courses for a reason - public access, good value, reasonable conditioning, and a central location that sits between Mornington and the southern tip. For the casual Peninsula golfer, or a mixed-skill group, it is probably the most forgiving way to get a round in without driving to Cape Schanck. The parkland/light-dune mix means holes play differently to the coastal links courses. Less spectacular, less punishing, and generally more enjoyable for mid-handicappers. Facilities are adequate rather than polished. Pricing is genuinely competitive - one of the few Peninsula courses where green fees sit at the affordable end of the local range on most days. Good for walking (carts available) and good for beginners. Book online or walk up on quiet weekdays. [Open the guide →]() [Beach]() [Rye]() 1 h ### [Rye Ocean Beach]() Rye Ocean Beach is the back-beach counterpart to Rye's calmer bay side - a wide, exposed ocean beach with a dune backing, a long clean stretch of sand, and the kind of reliable Bass Strait ambience that makes a ten-minute visit feel restorative. It is close enough to Peninsula Hot Springs to be combined into a single afternoon with a bath either side of the walk. In April the beach is nearly empty, which is exactly the reason to go. Walk for thirty minutes in either direction and you will see maybe three other people. Bring wind-proof layers; the ocean-side beaches here are more exposed than most visitors expect. Best for walking and deep breathing. Not a swimming beach in the conventional sense. [Open the guide →]() Further reading ## Journal pieces that deepen this stop [Journal →]() Service 9 min ### [Mornington Peninsula Golf: Stay and Play]() 14 April 2026 Peninsula golf courses, nearby stays, and the booking checks that make a trip work. Weekend Picker 3 min ### [Peninsula This Weekend - 27 to 28 June]() 22 June 2026 The solstice crowd has gone home. This is the quiet winter weekend of truffle hunts, local markets, and the final Sunday Sessions at the springs. ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. 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