Visitors can hop on and off at the designated stops along the way, or stay on until the end and return back to the stop they boarded from. It currently operates from a single 55 seater bus and can accommodate standard wheelchair access. The bus cannot accommodate motorised / scooter style or the Parks Victoria all-terrain wheelchairs due to access limitations. Bicycles cannot be taken on the bus.
Note that the service does not regularly stop at the park entrance. The Shuttle Bus connects with the Portsea public bus (788) stop at the front entrance gate at three designated times – see timetable below.
This service is operated by Ventura Buslines under permit arrangement with Parks Victoria. Tickets are available for purchase from the driver at the designated stops. Most credit cards and cash accepted. Tickets are valid for the day of purchase only. One-way tickets are not available.
Shuttle service timetable and prices
The shuttle bus operates every day of the year (including public holidays) except Christmas Day.
Please arrive at the stop at least five minutes prior to scheduled time. These times may be subject to change.
During Daylight Savings there is an additional run, however, there will not be a stop at the front entrance at 4:15 pm, it will be at 4.45 pm.
| Departs front entrance* | Departs Quarantine Station | Departs Fort Nepean | Arrives front entrance* |
| 10:25 am (pick up) | 10:30 am | 10:45 am | |
| 11:00 am | 11:15 am | ||
| 11:30 am | 11:45 am | ||
| 12:00 pm | 12:15 pm | ||
| 12:30 pm | 12:45 pm | 1:00 pm (drop off) | |
| 1:30 pm (pick up) | 1:35 pm | 1:45 pm | |
| 2:00 pm | 2:15 pm | ||
| 2:30 pm | 2:45 pm | ||
| 3:00 pm | 3:15 pm | ||
| 3:30 pm | 4:00 pm | 4:15 pm (drop off) Outside Daylight Savings |
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| Daylight Savings Only | 4:15 pm | 4:30 pm | 4:45 pm (drop off) |
* Stops at park front entrance gate to connect with 788 Frankston - Portsea Bus. See the 788 bus timetable.
Shuttle service prices
- Adult: $12.00 per person
- Child/Concession: $8.00 per person
- Group bookings of 15 or more: $8.00 per person
One way tickets not available.
Charter and group bookings and prices are available on request.
For more information regarding schedules, ticketing or group bookings call (03) 5986 5666 or email rosebudcharter@venturabus.com.au
Things To Do
Fort Nepean
Quarantine Station
How to get there
Shuttle service
Need to know
Shuttle service
Change of Conditions
Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.
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Fort Nepean (Point Nepean National Park)
Closures - Fort Nepean
Engine house walking track closed until further notice. Access to Gun emplacements 5 & 6, Engine House, Battery Observation Posts restricted. -
South Channel Fort (Local Port of Port Phillip, Point Nepean National Park)
South Channel Fort (Point Nepean National Park) - Tunnels closed
The South Channel Fort and Jetty remains open to public access. However, all access into the sub terrain tunnels/ keep (via Licensed Tour Operators) is currently restricted due to safety concerns - pending further engineering/ technical assessments. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
May 24th - No Shuttle Bus service this day due to Public Event
No Shuttle Bus service May 24th -
Point Nepean Quarantine Station (Point Nepean National Park)
Discovery Tents expansion: February – late 2024
Works to expand the ‘Discovery Tents’ campground at Point Nepean National Park are underway. During this time, some areas of the Quarantine Station may be temporarily closed to public access, and there may be some construction noise. For more information, visit the project page, email the team at engage@parks.vic.gov.au or call us on 13 1963.