Capel Sound (the area many people still call Rosebud West) sits on the bay between Rosebud and Tootgarook, and Taxi Peninsula covers it at any hour of the day or night. We send a sedan for quick runs to the shops or a friend’s place, and a wheelchair accessible van or Maxi WAT when a passenger needs to stay seated in their chair. Booking online takes about two minutes, and you’ll get a confirmation by SMS or email.
Most of Capel Sound is quiet residential streets running back from Point Nepean Road, with the foreshore reserve on the bay side filling up with campers and day-trippers every summer. For everyday errands, locals tend to head east into Rosebud for the supermarkets, Rosebud Plaza and the many medical clinics, while Rosebud Hospital is only a short ride away. Specialist appointments often mean Frankston Hospital, and the nearby Mornington Peninsula Freeway makes Capel Sound a straightforward starting point for Melbourne Airport, the city or Southern Cross Station.
If you have an early flight or a morning appointment, book the night before so the trip is locked in. Families heading out together, or a group with a wheelchair user and a few friends, can ask for the Maxi WAT. We accept MPTP cards and NDIS and aged-care accounts, and carers travel with the passenger, so mention them when you book and we’ll make sure everyone fits.
Popular trips from Capel Sound
- Taxi from Rosebud Plaza to Capel Sound about 5 min
- Taxi from Rosebud Plaza to Capel Sound about 5 min
- Taxi from Capel Sound to Rosebud Hospital about 5 min
- Taxi from Capel Sound to Avalon Airport about 65 min
How long does it take to get places from Capel Sound?
- Melbourne CBDabout 80 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 100 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 45 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 70 min
- Rosebud Hospitalabout 5 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Where do people often travel to from Capel Sound?
- Rosebud Hospital
- Rosebud Plaza
- Frankston Hospital
- Rye foreshore
- Peninsula Hot Springs
- Frankston station
- Melbourne Airport
What should I know about getting around Capel Sound?
Point Nepean Road is the spine of Capel Sound, carrying buses and most local traffic along the bay, while the freeway sits a little inland. Summer is a different story: from Christmas through the school holidays the foreshore camping grounds are full and the bay road slows down, especially on warm weekends. Many streets back from the water look alike and some houses sit behind units or on battle-axe blocks, so give us the cross street or a landmark when you book. If you’re being collected from the foreshore, tell us which section or the nearest beach access point, and the driver will meet you there rather than searching along the reserve.
What trips can I book from Capel Sound?
- 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 Capel Sound
Is Capel Sound the same place as Rosebud West?
Yes, Capel Sound is the area that many locals and longtime visitors still call Rosebud West. You can use either name when you book. What matters most is the street address and, if possible, the nearest cross street, so the driver can come straight to your door without circling the backstreets off Point Nepean Road.
Can you take me to Rosebud Hospital and bring me home afterwards?
Yes. We’ll drop you at the hospital and, if you don’t know when you’ll be finished, choose the “pick up when ready” option. When you’re done, tap “I’m ready” or call us and a car will be on its way. This works well for day procedures, outpatient clinics and discharges where the timing is hard to predict.
Can you collect me from the foreshore camping area in summer?
Yes, we pick up campers along the Capel Sound foreshore. The reserve is long and gets very busy over the holidays, so tell us the camp section or the nearest beach access point off Point Nepean Road. Waiting near the road with your bags ready helps the driver find you quickly when traffic is heavy.
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.