Number Sixteen Beach is located near the township of Rye in the Mornington Peninsula National Park. Access to this beach, as well as Heyfield and Avon Beaches to the east, is gained by an unsealed road and carpark off Tasman Drive. There is a sandy narrow loop walking track that leads to steep stairs that bring you to the open ocean beach.

The beaches attract keen surfers who are confident in navigating the dangerous rips that can occur here. Fishing is a popular activity along the rocky shoreline, due to the gutters, rip holes and rocky reefs that provide refuge to the vast marine life. The beaches sandy scape that meets the rocky shore welcomes walkers who are keen to investigate the rock pools or stroll along the waters edge at low tide

Hooded Plovers call the sand above high tide on these beaches home, so it is important to follow all signage and keep off the habitat area for this magnificent but vulnerable beach-nesting bird. Snakes are also another creature that calls this area home, so please stay on the existing paths to avoid any unnecessary encounters.

Although beautiful, these are dangerous swimming beaches with unpredictable rips, strong currents, rocky reefs, and large waves. The beaches are unpatrolled with limited access for emergency services. Given the aforementioned hazards, swimming is not recommended.