Up on the ridge, among vineyards, orchards and patches of tall forest, Main Ridge is one of the quieter corners of the Mornington Peninsula. Taxi Peninsula covers it 24 hours a day. We’ll send a sedan for lunch at a cellar door or a ride to town, and a wheelchair accessible van or Maxi WAT when a passenger needs to stay in their wheelchair for the trip.
Main Ridge sits on the high ground behind Rosebud and Dromana, around Mornington–Flinders Road and Main Creek Road, with Arthurs Seat State Park on its edge. Visitors come for cool-climate wineries and restaurants and for pick-your-own fruit at Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm. Residents, many on small farms or acreage, travel down to Rosebud for shopping and Rosebud Hospital, across to Red Hill village, and to Frankston Hospital or Melbourne Airport for longer trips.
There’s no bus service worth relying on up here, so a taxi is often the only option for people who don’t drive. Book ahead for appointments, early flights or a planned day of winery visits. MPTP cards and NDIS and aged-care accounts are accepted, and carers come along with the passenger. Winery visitors should mention how many are in the party and whether anyone uses a wheelchair, because the Maxi WAT takes up to two chairs and six seated passengers. For residents, “pick up when ready” takes the guesswork out of getting home from a Rosebud Hospital or Frankston Hospital appointment.
How long does it take to get places from Main Ridge?
- Melbourne CBDabout 85 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 105 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 40 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 70 min
- Rosebud Hospitalabout 10 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Where do people often travel to from Main Ridge?
- Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm
- Red Hill
- Arthurs Seat
- Rosebud Hospital
- Frankston Hospital
- Flinders
- Melbourne Airport
What should I know about getting around Main Ridge?
Roads on the ridge are narrow, winding and often lined with trees, with sharp bends and the occasional fog bank in winter. Many homes are at the end of long driveways or down unsealed tracks, so give us clear directions, mention gates and let us know where the car can turn. Kangaroos and other wildlife are common at dawn and dusk. On summer weekends and long weekends, traffic to wineries and the strawberry farm can slow things down on Mornington–Flinders Road. Mobile reception can be patchy in places, so include a backup number and agree on a meeting point for winery pick-ups.
What trips can I book from Main Ridge?
- 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 Main Ridge
Can you take us between cellar doors around Main Ridge and Red Hill?
Yes. We can drop you at one winery and pick you up for the next, or take you to lunch and home again. Let us know your plan when you book and ask for a fixed quote if you’d like. Setting pick-up times in advance works best, as phone signal can be unreliable in some vineyards.
We have family visiting who use a wheelchair. Can they get to Sunny Ridge?
Yes. Our wheelchair accessible vehicles have a rear ramp or hydraulic hoist and four-point restraints, and the driver will help at both ends. Tell us how many people are coming. The Maxi WAT can carry two wheelchairs and six seated passengers, which suits family day trips to the farm.
How do you find properties on unsealed roads in Main Ridge?
With good directions from you. When booking, mention the road name, any gate or property name, how long the driveway is, and a landmark such as a winery or corner. If it’s your first booking with us, a quick note about where the driver should stop saves time on the day.
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.