Looking for events & day trips from Rosebud? Taxi Peninsula picks up from any address in Rosebud in a wheelchair accessible taxi with a ramp or hoist, four-point wheelchair restraints and a driver trained to help you in and out safely.
Point Nepean Road is the main street and gets heavily congested in the summer holidays, especially near the foreshore camping areas and the plaza. Boneo Road and Jetty Road lead up to the Mornington Peninsula Freeway, which is the faster way towards Frankston. There is no train line on the southern Peninsula. Rosebud Hospital sits right on Point Nepean Road, and patient pick-ups work best at the main entrance; let us know your department. Plaza car parks are busy on weekends. Off-season, traffic is much lighter, and most of our trips are local errands and medical appointments.
How long does it take to get places from Rosebud?
- Melbourne CBDabout 80 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 100 min
- Frankston Hospitalabout 40 min
- Monash Medical Centreabout 70 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
What happens when I book?
Return trips planned around event start and finish times
Pre-arranged meeting points for crowded stadium pick-ups
Group Maxi or accessible vehicle, depending on who is coming
Day trips shaped around your stops and pace
What else do people ask?
Can you pick us up after the game or concert?
Yes. Book a return trip and agree a meeting point near the venue when you book. Crowds and road closures can make stadium and arena pick-ups slow, so keep your phone switched on and let the driver know when you are leaving. If the event runs late, call us and we will adjust the pick-up.
Do you go to the races at Flemington and Caulfield?
Yes. We take passengers from the Peninsula and Frankston to Flemington and Caulfield, as well as to Mornington Racecourse and Cranbourne. Big race days bring heavy traffic and busy drop-off areas, so book well ahead and allow extra time. Groups can travel together in the Maxi.
Can a wheelchair user come to an event with friends?
Yes. Our wheelchair accessible van carries one wheelchair plus four seated passengers, and the Maxi WAT carries two wheelchairs plus six seated passengers. Both have four-point restraints and lap-sash seatbelts, so a wheelchair user can travel in the same vehicle as friends or family to the game, concert or show.
Can you plan a day trip around the Peninsula for us?
We can help you shape a simple day out, such as a drive along the bay to Sorrento, lunch in Red Hill and a stop at Arthurs Seat. Tell us what interests your group, any mobility needs and how long you want to be out, and we will suggest a plan and a suitable vehicle.
How do we book an event trip?
Use the online form, which takes about two minutes, or ring us with the event, the venue, the number of passengers and when you want collecting afterwards. An SMS or email confirms the booking. The booking form shows a fare estimate, and we can provide a fixed quote on request for planned outings.
Questions about events & day trips from rosebud
How long does it take from Rosebud to Melbourne CBD?
About 80 minutes without traffic. We add time for loading and securing your wheelchair, and for peak-hour traffic, when we plan your pick-up.
How much does it cost for events & day trips from Rosebud?
Fares depend on distance, time of day and waiting time. The booking form shows an estimate, or ask us for a fixed quote.
Can you pick me up from my home, a hospital or an aged-care home in Rosebud?
Yes. We pick up from any address — homes, hospitals, clinics, aged-care homes and day programs — and help you from the door to the vehicle.
Can you take me home from Rosebud Hospital?
Yes. Rosebud Hospital is one of our most common pick-ups. Choose the pick up when ready option when booking and tap I'm ready or call when you are discharged. The driver will meet you at the entrance and can help with bags and walking aids, and a wheelchair accessible vehicle can be sent if you need one.
Do you service the Rosebud foreshore during the summer holidays?
We do, though summer traffic along Point Nepean Road is heavy, so book ahead for anything time-sensitive. Give us your camping ground and a clear meeting point, such as the entrance off the main road. Late-night trips home from dinner or the pub are popular, so a pre-booked return trip is a good idea.
How do I get from Rosebud to Frankston Hospital for a specialist appointment?
We take Rosebud residents to Frankston Hospital regularly, usually via the Mornington Peninsula Freeway and Peninsula Link. Book a pick-up time that leaves room for traffic and finding your clinic. For the return, a set time or the pick up when ready option both work, depending on how predictable your appointment is.