Blairgowrie swaps between two personalities: quiet and local for most of the year, then lively and full of holidaymakers over summer. Taxi Peninsula works through both, around the clock. You can book a sedan for a quick run to Sorrento or Rye, or a wheelchair accessible van or Maxi WAT when someone needs to travel seated in their wheelchair, with a ramp or hoist and four-point restraints.
The village sits between Rye and Sorrento, with the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron and its marina on the bay side and the wild back beaches of the national park a short drive south. Shops and cafes line Point Nepean Road, and holiday homes fill the tree-lined streets that rise behind them. Residents travel to Sorrento for dining and the Queenscliff ferry, to Rosebud for Rosebud Hospital, and to Frankston Hospital for specialist care. Visitors often book us for Melbourne Airport transfers at the start and end of a stay.
Summer bookings fill quickly, especially on weekend evenings, so if you’re heading out to dinner or catching a flight, reserve your car early. Groups can ask for the Maxi WAT. We accept MPTP cards, NDIS and aged-care accounts, and carers travel alongside the passenger, so let us know how many people are coming. Returning from Melbourne Airport at the end of a holiday is easier when you add your flight number, because we track the flight and adjust the pick-up time. Drivers will also help with beach gear, bags and walking frames at the door.
Popular trips from Blairgowrie
- Taxi from Blairgowrie to Avalon Airport about 60 min
How long does it take to get places from Blairgowrie?
- Melbourne CBDabout 80 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 100 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 50 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 75 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 Blairgowrie?
- Sorrento
- Searoad Ferries terminal, Sorrento
- Rye
- Rosebud Hospital
- Portsea
- Frankston Hospital
- Melbourne Airport
What should I know about getting around Blairgowrie?
Point Nepean Road is the only main road through Blairgowrie, linking you to Sorrento in one direction and Rye in the other, which means a single slow patch can hold everything up. Expect queues in January, on long weekends and around ferry times in Sorrento. Many homes are tucked into sloping, tree-covered blocks along winding streets with no footpaths, and house numbers can be hard to see at night, so describe your driveway or the colour of your letterbox when you book. Back beach car parks along the ocean side are spread out, so name the specific beach if you need collecting from one.
What trips can I book from Blairgowrie?
- 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 Blairgowrie
Can you meet the ferry at Sorrento and bring us to Blairgowrie?
Yes. Tell us which crossing you’re on and we’ll be at the Sorrento terminal to take you to your accommodation in Blairgowrie. Ferries can run late in rough weather, so it’s worth calling us when you’re about to arrive. We can also take you the other way, from home to the terminal for a trip across to Queenscliff.
Is it worth booking ahead in summer?
Yes, very much so. From Christmas through January, and on warm weekends, Blairgowrie and the neighbouring towns are packed and demand for taxis rises sharply. Booking ahead, especially for evening dinners in Sorrento or early airport runs, means a car is set aside for you instead of waiting for one to become free.
Can you take me home after a night out in Sorrento or Rye?
Of course. Many Blairgowrie residents and visitors book a return trip from a restaurant or the pub in Sorrento or Rye. You can set a fixed time or use “pick up when ready” and let us know when you’re leaving. The driver will drop you at your door rather than at the main road.
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.