Where do we drop you off at Portsea Hotel?
- Drop-off point
- Pick-ups are from outside the hotel on Point Nepean Road. On peak days we may stop a little along the road if traffic is heavy, and we will tell you where.
- Accessible entrance
- We drop you at the front of the hotel on Point Nepean Road, opposite the Portsea foreshore and pier.
- Parking & waiting
- Summer weekends at Portsea mean full car parks and lots of drinking on the lawn, so a taxi is the sensible way home.
- Accessibility
- Let us know if anyone needs the wheelchair van or a hand getting from the kerb to the entrance.
- Address
- 3746 Point Nepean Road, Portsea VIC 3944
Tips from our drivers for Portsea Hotel
- Summer weekends are the busiest time at Portsea, so book your return pick-up before you arrive.
- Combine your visit with a walk at nearby Point Nepean National Park.
- If your group is splitting up at the end of the day, book separate cars for different destinations.
The Portsea Hotel is a historic pub on Point Nepean Road with a big lawn running down towards the bay. It is famous on the peninsula for summer afternoons, and it also offers dining and accommodation. Being near the very end of the peninsula, it draws crowds from Sorrento, Rye and well beyond.
Our taxis are a common sight outside on warm weekends. We run groups from holiday houses in Blairgowrie, Rye and Rosebud, bring them home once the sun goes down, and take overnight guests to and from Melbourne Airport. It is also a handy stop after a day at Point Nepean National Park. Visitors crossing on the ferry from Queenscliff to Sorrento can also book us for the short run on to Portsea.
We have sedans for couples and small groups, plus a wheelchair accessible van and a Maxi WAT for passengers who use wheelchairs or need extra room. The Maxi WAT seats six plus two wheelchairs, which suits family gatherings. On the busiest summer days, demand is high right along the southern peninsula, so booking ahead matters.
How long does it take to get to Portsea Hotel?
- Portseaabout 5 min
- Sorrentoabout 5 min
- Blairgowrieabout 10 min
- Ryeabout 15 min
- Tootgarookabout 15 min
- St Andrews Beachabout 20 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to Portsea Hotel
How do we get home from the Portsea Hotel on a busy summer day?
Book your return before you arrive. On hot weekends many people want to leave at the same time, and a booked car is held for your time. Tell us the number of passengers and destinations, and we can send one larger vehicle or several sedans depending on where everyone is going.
Can you pick us up from Point Nepean and take us to the Portsea Hotel?
Yes. Let us know where in the park you will finish, ideally the main entrance area or a car park private vehicles can reach, and the time you expect to be there. It is a short run to the hotel, and we can book your trip home from the pub at the same time.
Where will you drop me off at Portsea Hotel?
Pick-ups are from outside the hotel on Point Nepean Road. On peak days we may stop a little along the road if traffic is heavy, and we will tell you where.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Portsea Hotel?
Yes. Book a return trip with an approximate time, then call or text us when you are ready. Appointments often run late, so we keep return pick-ups flexible.
Is there step-free access at Portsea Hotel?
We drop you at the front of the hotel on Point Nepean Road, opposite the Portsea foreshore and pier.
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.
Visiting hours, maps and contacts for Portsea Hotel (official website)