Searoad Shuttle returns for third summer

A POPULAR shuttle service is again in operation throughout the month of January providing tourists with a means of seamless travel to popular visitor spots over summer.

Searoad Ferries announced last week its Searoad Shuttle is up and running for a third consecutive summer, assisting foot passengers using the ferry service to get to several popular destinations across the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas.

Searoad Ferries marketing lead Leanne Jones said the shuttle provided immeasurable benefits to ferry users over January.

“The shuttle commenced as a trial service over the summer of 2021-22 in response to customer feedback as well as offering an additional service to take foot passengers to the townships of Queenscliff and Sorrento and beyond.

“The service enables those that don’t want to bring a vehicle but would like to visit destinations such as Point Nepean National Park or the Portsea Hotel on the Mornington Peninsula or Point Lonsdale and the Lighthouse on the Bellarine.”

The shuttle’s Queenscliff stops include Queenscliff Terminal, Queenscliff Post Office, Point Lonsdale Foreshore, Point Lonsdale Lighthouse, Big4 Ingenia, and the Queenscliff Vue Grand.

The shuttle’s Sorrento stops include Sorrento Terminal, Point Nepean Quarantine Station, Portsea Pub Hotel, and the Sorrento Township.

Ms Jones said the Searoad Shuttle operated daily from 9.45am to 4.45pm until January 31.

Each bus coach accommodates 21 seats with each user paying a flat $5 rate when they hop on the bus. There are no bookings required but space is limited.

“The service has particularly assisted ferry passengers with shuttles meeting every ferry,” Ms Jones said.

“Residents and visitors alike have the option to jump on and jump off at any shuttle stop.”

The shuttle timetable and detailed information about each stop can be found at searoad.com.au/shuttle