Red Hill is the heart of the peninsula’s wine country, a hilltop village surrounded by cellar doors, restaurants, orchards and acreage. Taxi Peninsula serves locals and visitors here around the clock. Book a sedan for a lunch reservation or a trip to town, or a wheelchair accessible vehicle with a ramp or hoist and four-point restraints for passengers who travel in their chair.
The village has a small cluster of shops and cafes, and the Red Hill Recreation Reserve hosts the Red Hill Market and the annual agricultural show. Main roads such as Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill Road and Shoreham Road wind over the ridge, linking dozens of wineries including Polperro and many smaller cellar doors. Residents travel down to Dromana and Rosebud for shopping and Rosebud Hospital, to Mornington or Frankston for larger appointments, and further afield to Melbourne Airport or the city.
Weekend and wedding bookings fill quickly, so plan your transport early, especially for evening returns. The Maxi WAT carries groups of friends with up to two wheelchair users. We accept MPTP cards and NDIS and aged-care accounts, and carers ride with the passenger. If you’re travelling down from Melbourne for a long lunch, ask for a fixed quote when you book. Locals heading to Rosebud Hospital or Frankston Hospital can choose “pick up when ready” for the trip home, then tap “I’m ready” or call when finished, and a car will come back up the hill for them.
How long does it take to get places from Red Hill?
- Melbourne CBDabout 80 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 105 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 35 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 65 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 Red Hill?
- Red Hill Market
- Polperro
- Montalto
- Rosebud Hospital
- Mornington
- Frankston Hospital
- Melbourne Airport
What should I know about getting around Red Hill?
Red Hill’s roads twist over the ridge with steep pinches, sharp bends and narrow verges, and fog can roll in on winter mornings. Many homes and venues sit down long driveways or on unsealed roads, so give us the property name, any gate code and a landmark. On market days, the roads around the recreation reserve get congested, and on summer weekends cellar door traffic can slow travel between Red Hill and the coast. Public transport is minimal on the ridge, which is why many visitors book a taxi to get between venues rather than drive after a tasting.
What trips can I book from Red Hill?
- 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 Red Hill
Can you take us to Red Hill Market and back?
Yes. Market days are busy, so book ahead and let us know if you’ll have bags or bulky purchases. We’ll drop you as close to the reserve as traffic allows and can collect you at a set time or when you call. Agree on a meeting point near the entrance, as the car park can be crowded.
Can you drive us between wineries so nobody has to drive?
Yes. Tell us which cellar doors you plan to visit and roughly when, and we’ll organise drop-offs and pick-ups. You can ask for a fixed quote ahead of time. Booking specific times for each leg is easiest, since mobile reception can drop in and out among the vineyards.
We have guests travelling to a Red Hill wedding. Can you help?
Yes. We can bring guests from their accommodation to the venue and take them home at the end of the night. Book early and give us the venue name, guest numbers and finishing time. Guests who use a wheelchair can travel in an accessible vehicle with their partner or carer.
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.