Where do we drop you off at Searoad Ferries Sorrento?
- Drop-off point
- We drop off outside the terminal, where foot passengers can walk straight in. Tell us if you have bikes, prams or a lot of luggage.
- Accessible entrance
- The Searoad terminal at Sorrento has step-free access for foot passengers. Our driver will drop you as close as the terminal’s set-down area allows.
- Parking & waiting
- The terminal car park and Sorrento streets are very busy in summer. Being dropped off avoids leaving a car for the day.
- Accessibility
- Foot passenger access to the terminal and ferry is generally step-free. Check with Searoad if you need assistance boarding with a wheelchair.
- Address
- Sorrento VIC 3943
Tips from our drivers for Searoad Ferries Sorrento
- Check Searoad’s timetable before booking and allow time to buy your ticket.
- Summer weekends and school holidays are busy; book your taxi ahead.
- If you are going on to Geelong or Torquay, arrange onward transport from Queenscliff before you cross.
- Tell us if you have a wheelchair so we send a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Searoad Ferries runs the car and passenger ferry across the mouth of Port Phillip between Sorrento and Queenscliff. The crossing links the Mornington Peninsula with the Bellarine Peninsula, Geelong and the Great Ocean Road, and is a popular day trip in its own right, with views of the heads and sometimes dolphins.
Many people cross as foot passengers, whether they are visiting Queenscliff for the day, connecting to Geelong or heading further west. Others are holidaymakers staying in Sorrento, Rye or Blairgowrie who want to see the Bellarine without bringing their car. Getting to the terminal without driving is easy with a taxi, particularly in summer when parking is scarce. Groups of friends, cyclists and families with young children all use the ferry, and getting everyone to the terminal on time is easier when nobody has to worry about where to leave the car.
Taxi Peninsula can take you to the Sorrento terminal from anywhere on the Peninsula, and pick you up again when you return. Our drivers help with luggage, and our wheelchair accessible vehicles carry passengers in their chairs. Check the ferry timetable, choose a pick-up time with plenty of leeway, and book online or by phone.
How long does it take to get to Searoad Ferries Sorrento?
- Sorrentoabout 5 min
- Portseaabout 5 min
- Blairgowrieabout 5 min
- Ryeabout 10 min
- Tootgarookabout 15 min
- St Andrews Beachabout 15 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to Searoad Ferries Sorrento
Can you pick me up when I come back on the ferry?
Yes. Book a pick-up from the Searoad terminal in Sorrento for the time your return ferry is due. If you are not sure which crossing you will catch, choose “pick up when ready” and call us or tap “I’m ready” once you know. The driver will meet you near the terminal.
How early should I arrive for the ferry?
Check Searoad Ferries’ own advice for foot passengers, as it can vary with the season. As a general rule, allow time to buy a ticket and walk on, and give yourself extra leeway on summer weekends when traffic around Sorrento is slow. We will plan your pick-up time accordingly.
Where will you drop me off at Searoad Ferries Sorrento?
We drop off outside the terminal, where foot passengers can walk straight in. Tell us if you have bikes, prams or a lot of luggage.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Searoad Ferries Sorrento?
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 Searoad Ferries Sorrento?
The Searoad terminal at Sorrento has step-free access for foot passengers. Our driver will drop you as close as the terminal’s set-down area allows.
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.
Visiting hours, maps and contacts for Searoad Ferries Sorrento (official website)