Cellar doors, restaurants and wedding venues line the roads of Red Hill South, the slope that drops from the Red Hill ridge towards Shoreham and Western Port. Taxi Peninsula serves the area day and night. A sedan covers most trips, and our wheelchair accessible van and Maxi WAT can take passengers who stay seated in their chair, with a ramp or hydraulic hoist and four-point restraints.
Some of the peninsula’s best-known wineries are here, including Montalto with its sculpture trail, Port Phillip Estate and Paringa Estate, along with smaller family-run cellar doors and farm gates. Shoreham Road and Red Hill Road carry most of the traffic. Local residents head up to Red Hill village for the store and market, down to Dromana or Rosebud for shopping and Rosebud Hospital, and to Frankston Hospital for specialist care. Airport trips go north via the freeway.
For long lunches, celebrations and weddings, book your return trip in advance so you’re not left waiting at the end of the day. Groups can share the Maxi WAT. MPTP cards and NDIS and aged-care accounts are welcome, and carers travel with the passenger. Guests flying in for a wedding can add their flight number, and we’ll track it for the airport pick-up. Ask for a fixed quote for trips from Melbourne. Residents going to Frankston Hospital or Rosebud Hospital can use “pick up when ready” and tap “I’m ready” when done, rather than sitting in a waiting room.
How long does it take to get places from Red Hill South?
- Melbourne CBDabout 85 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 105 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 35 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 70 min
- Rosebud Hospitalabout 15 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Where do people often travel to from Red Hill South?
- Montalto
- Port Phillip Estate
- Paringa Estate
- Red Hill
- Rosebud Hospital
- Frankston Hospital
What should I know about getting around Red Hill South?
Red Hill South is a mix of vineyard estates, acreage and bush blocks on hilly, winding roads. Several venues have long private driveways, and some homes are on unsealed roads with gates and limited turning space, so give us clear directions and the property name. Night pick-ups are dark, with few streetlights, so wait somewhere visible near the main entrance. Summer weekends, public holidays and wedding season bring plenty of visitors, and Shoreham Road can get busy around lunchtime. There’s no regular bus service through most of Red Hill South, so taxis fill the gap for anyone not driving.
What trips can I book from Red Hill South?
- Wheelchair accessible taxis
- Medical & hospital trips
- Airport transfers
- NDIS & aged care
- Group & Maxi travel
- Events & day trips
- Local taxi service
- Winery tours
- Hotel & resort transfers
- Weddings
- Parcel delivery
- Pet transport
Questions about travelling in Red Hill South
Can you pick us up after a wedding reception in Red Hill South?
Yes. Let us know the venue, finishing time and how many guests need a ride, and book well before the day. We’ll have a car waiting at the venue’s main entrance. If plans change on the night, call us. Guests who use a wheelchair can travel with a partner or carer in an accessible vehicle.
Can you drive us from Melbourne for lunch at Montalto and back again?
Yes. We’ll pick you up anywhere in Melbourne, take you to the restaurant and bring you home afterwards. Ask for a fixed quote when booking if you’d like to know the fare ahead of time. Using “pick up when ready” for the return means you won’t have to rush dessert.
Do you know the wineries and venues around Red Hill South?
Our drivers travel these roads regularly and know the main estates and venues. For smaller cellar doors or private properties, include the full address and any gate details when booking. Telling us where you’ll be waiting, such as the cellar door or restaurant entrance, helps us find you quickly.
Can I travel in my power wheelchair or scooter?
Yes. Most manual and power wheelchairs fit, and you stay seated in your chair. Tell us the make, width and weight when you book so we send the right vehicle. Mobility scooters can travel when they can be safely restrained — please check with us first.
Can a carer or family member come too?
Yes. Carers, family and assistance animals are welcome. Include everyone in the passenger count so we send a vehicle with enough seats.
How do I pay?
Pay the driver by card or cash, use your Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) card, or choose "Account / invoice" for NDIS plan managers, aged-care providers and businesses.