For the eastern side of the peninsula, Balnarring is the everyday hub, with a supermarket, chemist, cafes and medical services serving nearby Somers, Merricks and Bittern. Taxi Peninsula serves the town and surrounding farms 24 hours a day. A sedan suits most trips, while our wheelchair accessible van and Maxi WAT carry passengers who stay in their wheelchair, with drivers helping door to door.
The village shopping centre sits just off Frankston–Flinders Road, and Balnarring Beach, with its foreshore and camping ground, is a short drive towards Western Port. Around the town, lifestyle blocks and vineyards spread across the hills toward Merricks North and Red Hill. Residents travel to Hastings and Mornington for larger shopping, to Frankston Hospital for specialist and emergency care, and to the Stony Point line stations for trains. Melbourne Airport trips run via Peninsula Link.
If you have an appointment or flight to catch, book ahead to secure your car. We take MPTP cards, NDIS and aged-care accounts, and carers can travel with the passenger. Families or groups can ask for the Maxi WAT. For discharges and day procedures at Frankston Hospital or The Bays, “pick up when ready” means you tap “I’m ready” or call when you’re cleared, and we send a car. Flying home? Add your flight number when booking from Melbourne Airport so we can track your arrival. Ask for a fixed quote for longer trips.
Popular trips from Balnarring
- Taxi from Stony Point Station to Balnarring about 10 min
How long does it take to get places from Balnarring?
- Melbourne CBDabout 85 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 105 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 30 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 65 min
- Rosebud Hospitalabout 25 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Where do people often travel to from Balnarring?
- Balnarring Beach
- Hastings
- Mornington
- Bittern station
- Frankston Hospital
- Frankston station
- Melbourne Airport
What should I know about getting around Balnarring?
Frankston–Flinders Road is the main road through Balnarring, Balnarring Road heads north-west towards Moorooduc, and local roads run down to Balnarring Beach and Somers. Traffic is generally light, but summer weekends bring beachgoers and winery visitors through town. Outside the village, many properties are on acreage with long driveways and some unsealed roads, so tell us about gates and where the driver can turn. At Balnarring Beach, the foreshore can be busy in peak season, so name the car park or camp entrance. Buses are infrequent, and the nearest trains are at Bittern on the Stony Point line.
What trips can I book from Balnarring?
- 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 Balnarring
Can you take me to Bittern station for a train?
Yes. Bittern station on the Stony Point line is a short trip from Balnarring. If you’re heading into Melbourne, we can also take you straight to Frankston station for more frequent metro trains, which saves a change. Book early services the night before and let us know about luggage.
Can you help me with a shopping trip to Hastings or Mornington?
Yes. Our drivers help door to door, including with shopping bags. We can drop you at the shopping centre or main street and pick you up at a set time, or you can use “pick up when ready” and call when you’ve finished. MPTP cards are accepted for eligible passengers.
Can you pick us up from the Balnarring Beach camping ground?
Yes. Tell us your site number or the nearest landmark, and the driver will meet you at the camp entrance or a spot you agree on. During school holidays, the foreshore is busy, so it helps to be waiting with bags ready. We can take you home to Melbourne or to Melbourne Airport.
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.