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.
Things To Do
Fort Nepean
Quarantine Station
How to get there
Shuttle service
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
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)
Coastal path to Engine House Closed
The coastal path to the Engine House precinct at Fort Nepean is currently closed due to safety concerns from instability.
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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. Further engineering/ technical assessments will be undertaken. -
Point Nepean National Park
Beach access at The Bend
Beach access from the Bay Beach Walk at The Bend, within Point Nepean National Park, is affected by storm damage.