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Rye Pier (Local Port of Port Phillip, Rye Pier)
Rye Pier is an excellent day and night dive site offering beautiful underwater vistas and some of the warmest water in Port Phillip Bay. Diving at high tide with calm waters offers the best scenery. Underwater it is predominantly sandy around the pier, with small patches of sea grass and once out from the pier it is pure sand bed. Be sure to take out a dive flag as there is often boat traffic.
There is a boat ramp nearby, a terrific playground for the children and calm waters with wide beaches for families to enjoy.
Jumping and diving off the pier and other structures is prohibited for public safety. There are shallow areas and often unexpected submerged objects.
Ensure dogs are kept on lead at all times and clean up after your dog.
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Rye Pier (Local Port of Port Phillip, Rye Pier)
Need to know
Rye Pier (Local Port of Port Phillip, Rye Pier)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however, in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Restrictions
- Boating zones apply
- No jumping or diving off piers or jetties
- Load, weight restrictions
- Management vehicle only
Warnings
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Animals and pests
- Sharks
- Stingers
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
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Water hazards
- Deep water
- Strong currents
- Shallow water
- Submerged obstacles
Be Prepared
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
Rye Pier - Closed during weekdays for final stage of construction works
- The Rye Pier reconstruction is almost complete with some final elements to be delivered in the first part of 2024. Final works are expected to take 4 months to deliver.
- While works are underway, Rye Pier is planned to be opened to the public on weekends where possible.
- On weekends when the pier is open, public berthing will be available at the inner low landing, situated nearest to the foreshore.
- Learn more about this project here.