He returned in the same year with Matthew Flinders and a memorial for this landing is maintained close to Rhyll pier.

Historically the towns location offered natural shelter from south-westerly storms, as it still does today for fishing boats, yachts and ferries.

The mangrove boardwalk of the Rhyll Inlet is a haven for pelicans, black swans, gulls and straw-necked ibis.

The all-tide boat ramp is equipped with barbecues, two playgrounds, tennis courts and public toilets.

Rhyll contains a general store, and accommodation includes several bed and breakfasts, and a full range of dining is available, from a local tavern and restaurant, to breakfast dining and restaurants with take-away menus, including a fish and chip shop.