Where do we drop you off at Willow Creek Vineyard?
- Drop-off point
- Drop-off and pick-up are near the cellar door. If you are also visiting Jackalope Hotel on the same site, tell us which building to meet you at.
- Accessible entrance
- We drop you at the cellar door and restaurant building on the vineyard.
- Parking & waiting
- A long lunch with wine at Willow Creek is made easier by a taxi to take you home.
- Accessibility
- Let us know about mobility needs, and ask the venue about step-free access around the property.
- Address
- 166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North VIC 3926
Tips from our drivers for Willow Creek Vineyard
- Combine a tasting with drinks at Jackalope Hotel on the same property.
- Book your return time before you sit down to lunch.
- Weekends in spring and summer are popular, so reserve early.
Willow Creek Vineyard sits on Balnarring Road at Merricks North, sharing its property with Jackalope Hotel. It has a cellar door and a restaurant, and is a popular place for a long, relaxed lunch among the vines.
We take visitors to Willow Creek for tastings, lunches and celebrations, and pick them up again when they are ready. Hotel guests at Jackalope also walk over for a tasting, and we can run them to other cellar doors in Red Hill or Merricks afterwards. Balnarring Road is rural, so a booked taxi is the easiest way to get home. Many visitors come for a long weekend lunch, sharing a bottle and taking in the view across the vines. With a booked taxi, you can stay as long as you like and head home when you are ready. We also collect guests staying in Mornington, Mount Martha or Flinders.
Groups of up to eight can travel together in the Maxi WAT. For passengers who use wheelchairs, our accessible van and Maxi WAT both have four-point restraints, and drivers assist from door to door. MPTP cards and NDIS accounts can be used for vineyard outings too.
How long does it take to get to Willow Creek Vineyard?
- Merricks Northabout 5 min
- Merricksabout 5 min
- Balnarringabout 5 min
- Red Hill Southabout 5 min
- Point Leoabout 5 min
- Red Hillabout 5 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to Willow Creek Vineyard
Is Willow Creek Vineyard the same place as Jackalope Hotel?
They share the same property on Balnarring Road at Merricks North. Willow Creek is the vineyard, cellar door and restaurant, while Jackalope is the hotel. Tell us which part of the property you are visiting so we drop you at the right building.
Can you take us to Willow Creek for lunch and then to another winery?
Yes. There are several cellar doors in Red Hill, Merricks and Balnarring a short drive away. Let us know your plans, and we will book each leg so you can move between wineries without anyone driving. Set your return time before you sit down to lunch.
Where will you drop me off at Willow Creek Vineyard?
Drop-off and pick-up are near the cellar door. If you are also visiting Jackalope Hotel on the same site, tell us which building to meet you at.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Willow Creek Vineyard?
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 Willow Creek Vineyard?
We drop you at the cellar door and restaurant building on the vineyard.
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.