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
Accessibility
Transporter stop - Quarantine Station
A new shuttle service stop is located within the Quarantine Station carpark.
Transporter stop - Gunners Cottage
There is a transporter stop on Defence Road.
Access to the Gunners Cottage area is across the asphalt road and on to a wide, compacted gravel path that leads down to the toilets and Walter Pisterman Heritage Walk.
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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Point Nepean National Park
Point Nepean National Park is closed
Under the direction of the Chief Health Officer and in accordance with Department of Health and Human Services’ requirements limiting the number of people at public gatherings to reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) Point Nepean National Park will remain closed until further notice.
The Bend Steps closed
Access to The Bend steps, including access to the Bay Beach Walk from this location, will be closed until further notice due to severe erosion. Beach access is available at Observatory Point and the Quarantine Station only. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Heritage building and precinct closures due to COVID-19
The following buildings and structures will remain closed until further notice:-- Information Centre- Fort Nepean Tunnels and Engine House- Disinfecting Complex (Boiler House)- Foul Luggage Store- Shepherd’s Hut- Hospital 3 & Cook HouseThere is no bike hire.Shuttle Bus service suspended until further notice
The Point Nepean Shuttle Bus service has been suspended until further notice to help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).The park remains open to vehicle entry from 6am – 6pm, and 24/7 access for pedestrians and cyclists. The toilet facilities also remain open.
