Point Nepean shuttle service

    This area has additional visitor advice This area has reported issues This area is closed

    Explore

    Shuttle service

    Point Nepean National Park

    The Point Nepean Shuttle is a hop-on hop-off shuttle service transporting visitors between the front entrance, Quarantine Station and Fort Nepean.

    (03) 5986 5666

    rosebudcharter@venturabus.com.au
    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.

    Things To Do

     
    A view of the bunker and canons overlooking Bass Straight at Fort Nepean.

    Fort Nepean

    Fort Nepean is one of the fortifications that protected Melbourne during World War I and II. Located at the very tip of the Mornington Peninsula, where the calm waters of Port Phillip meet the wild waves of the Southern Ocean, explore the extensive tunnel complex which connects the historic gun emplacements.

    Quarantine Station

    Point Nepean Quarantine Station offers a glimpse into the early European history of Victoria. Established in 1852, explore nearly 50 heritage-listed buildings. Learn about life at this once-remote location and the station's critical role in protecting Australia from introduced diseases.

    How to get there

    Shuttle service

    Shuttle service
    Carpark
    Visitor Centre
    Toilets
    Viewing Lookout - Fill Section

    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 
     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.

    • Fort Nepean (Point Nepean National Park)

      Gun Emplacements 5 and 6, Engine House and Battery Observation Posts closed at Fort Nepean

      Gun Emplacements 5 and 6, Engine House and Battery Observation Posts at Fort Nepean are closed due to safety concerns arising from recent engineering inspections. Further technical assessments and remediation investigations are being undertaken.  

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      The Point Nepean Shuttle Bus service is not running during the current COVID-19 lockdown

      The Point Nepean Shuttle Bus service has been suspended during the current COVID-19 lockdown

     
    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
    X
    By using our site you accept that we use and share cookies and similar technologies with certain approved third parties. These tools enable us to improve your website experience and to provide content and ads tailored to your interests. By continuing to use our site you consent to this. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.
    Confirm