Where do we drop you off at The Royal Children’s Hospital?
- Drop-off point
- Our driver stops in the set-down area by the main entrance. If your child is booked into a particular clinic or ward, add it to your notes.
- Accessible entrance
- The Royal Children’s Hospital has a main entrance on Flemington Road that is step-free and suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
- Parking & waiting
- Hospital parking is busy and costly, and nearby streets are restricted. A taxi lets parents walk straight in with their child rather than circling for a space.
- Accessibility
- The building has level access, wide corridors and lifts, designed with children, families and wheelchair users in mind.
- Address
- 50 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052
Tips from our drivers for The Royal Children’s Hospital
- Bring your own car seat or booster for your child.
- Children who use a wheelchair can travel in it in a wheelchair accessible van.
- Allow extra time for traffic into Parkville, especially on weekday mornings.
- Pack spare clothes and snacks in case appointments run long.
Going home from The Royal Children’s Hospital
- Pick-up point
- Families usually meet the taxi at the main entrance on Flemington Road. Let us know the ward or clinic when booking.
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
The Royal Children’s Hospital in Parkville is Victoria’s major specialist paediatric hospital. It treats babies, children and adolescents from across the state, including those with complex and rare conditions, and runs a wide range of specialist clinics alongside its emergency department and wards.
Families from the Mornington Peninsula and Frankston often travel to The Royal Children’s for specialist care. Appointments can be frequent, and a long drive into the city with an unwell child, followed by a search for parking, is hard on everyone. Some families need to bring siblings, a wheelchair or a lot of equipment. When a child is admitted, parents often travel back and forth between home and the hospital to care for siblings, collect clothes or relieve each other at the bedside. Having a dependable way to make those trips, at any hour, takes some of the pressure off a stressful time for the whole family.
Taxi Peninsula provides family-friendly, door-to-door trips. Children who travel in a wheelchair can stay in their chair, secured with four-point restraints, in our wheelchair accessible vans and Maxi WAT, and there is room for parents and siblings. We accept NDIS accounts and can give a fixed quote for the trip on request.
How long does it take to get to The Royal Children’s Hospital?
- Melbourne CBDabout 5 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 20 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 The Royal Children’s Hospital
Can my child travel in their wheelchair?
Yes. Book a wheelchair accessible van, which has a rear ramp and four-point wheelchair restraints, plus a lap-sash seatbelt for your child. If they use a heavy power chair, choose the Maxi WAT with its hydraulic hoist. Parents and siblings can travel in the seats alongside.
Can you bring the whole family to the hospital?
Yes. Let us know the number of passengers and car seats when booking. A sedan suits a small family, while our Maxi WAT carries up to six seated passengers plus two wheelchairs, which is useful if you have several children or a lot of equipment. Bring car seats for younger children.
Where will you drop me off at The Royal Children’s Hospital?
Our driver stops in the set-down area by the main entrance. If your child is booked into a particular clinic or ward, add it to your notes.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at The Royal Children’s Hospital?
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 The Royal Children’s Hospital?
The Royal Children’s Hospital has a main entrance on Flemington Road that is step-free and suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
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 The Royal Children’s Hospital (official website)