Where do we drop you off at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre?
- Drop-off point
- We drop off at the main entrance set-down area, or as close as traffic and works in the Parkville precinct allow.
- Accessible entrance
- Peter Mac is in a large building that it shares with other cancer services. The main entrance is step-free; let us know your clinic or treatment area.
- Parking & waiting
- Parking in Parkville is scarce and expensive, and the surrounding streets are busy with hospitals, the university and trams. A taxi drop-off is the easiest way in.
- Accessibility
- The building is modern, with level access and lifts. Our drivers can help with a wheelchair or walker to the door.
- Address
- 305 Grattan Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tips from our drivers for Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Treatment schedules can change, so update your booking if your appointment time moves.
- Bring a warm layer and a water bottle for long treatment days.
- Use “pick up when ready” if your appointment involves waiting for test results.
- Peter Mac, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and The Royal Women’s are close together, so name your hospital clearly.
Going home from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Pick-up point
- Most patients meet their driver at the front entrance after treatment. Tell us when you book and we will confirm by SMS or phone.
Discharge tips
- Book a “pick up when ready” trip ahead: choose the day, then tap “I’m ready” on your booking page (or call us) when the ward lets you go.
- Discharge often takes longer than planned — waiting for medicines, a doctor’s sign-off or transport letters is normal. We only send the car when you are ready.
- Have your discharge letter, medicines and any walking aids with you, and tell us if you need help from the ward to the car.
- Travelling with a wheelchair or a carer? Say so when you book so we send the right vehicle.
Book the trip home — pick up when ready Ready now? Call 0468 323 211
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is Australia’s only public hospital solely dedicated to cancer treatment, research and education. It is located in the Parkville health precinct, in a building it shares with other cancer services, and treats patients from all over Victoria.
Peninsula patients may be referred to Peter Mac for specialist treatment, surgery, clinical trials or second opinions. Treatment often involves repeated visits, and the drive into Parkville, combined with city parking, can be exhausting for patients who are already tired from their therapy. Family members are not always able to take time off for every appointment. Some patients also take part in clinical trials or have scans and consultations on separate days. Keeping track of all those trips is easier when the travel is simply booked, confirmed by SMS or email, and taken care of on the day.
Taxi Peninsula provides door-to-door trips from home to the Peter Mac entrance and back. Carers are welcome to come along, and passengers who use a wheelchair can travel in it in our wheelchair accessible vans or Maxi WAT. We show a fare estimate when you book, give fixed quotes on request, and accept NDIS and aged-care accounts and MPTP cards.
How long does it take to get to Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre?
- Melbourne CBDabout 5 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 25 min
- Dandenongabout 40 min
- Seafordabout 50 min
- Carrum Downsabout 50 min
- Frankstonabout 55 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Is a taxi from the Peninsula to Peter Mac too far?
Not at all. We travel anywhere in Melbourne and regularly take patients from the Peninsula into the Parkville hospitals. The fare estimate is shown when you book, and fixed quotes are available on request. Many patients find the cost worth it to avoid driving and parking on treatment days.
I feel unwell after treatment. Will the driver help?
Yes. Our drivers help door to door, including with bags and walking you to your front door. Add a note to your booking if you would like extra support. If you would rather lie back or have more room, let us know, and remember a carer can travel with you.
Where will you drop me off at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre?
We drop off at the main entrance set-down area, or as close as traffic and works in the Parkville precinct allow.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre?
Yes. Book a return trip with an approximate time, then call or text us when you are ready. Appointments often run late, so we keep return pick-ups flexible.
Is there step-free access at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre?
Peter Mac is in a large building that it shares with other cancer services. The main entrance is step-free; let us know your clinic or treatment area.
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.
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