Parking Near Old Parliament House, Barton
Where Can I Park for Old Parliament House?
Parking near Old Parliament House at 18 King George Terrace can be paid through the EasyPark app or by credit card. Accessible parking and accessible passenger pick-up and drop-off at the front of the Museum are free. A nearby priced option is 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, 310 metres away at $3 an hour.
- Address
- 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT, 310 m (4 min walk)
Parking Near Barton
Old Parliament House stands in Parkes, while pre-booking a private parking space nearby means a short walk and less circling for a spot. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Old Parliament House in Parkes
These options place drivers close to the entrance at 18 King George Terrace, Parkes, near Barton.
Parking can be paid for through the EasyPark app or by credit card, while accessible parking and accessible passenger pick-up and drop-off at the front of the Museum are free (moadoph.gov.au). The Museum’s parking information also identifies the front-of-site accessible spaces, making them the most direct choice for visitors who need step-free access.
Queen Victoria Terrace and Other Nearby Parking
A nearby alternative is the open-air Wilson Parking car park at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes. The operator places it near Parliament House, the site and the Senate Gardens, and says it operates extended hours seven days a week (wilsonparking.com.au). On Parksy, this car park is listed at $3 an hour and 310 metres away.
Other named Parksy options include Secure Parking at One City Hill, Canberra City, 430 metres away at $7 an hour, and Premium Parking at 48 Macquarie Street, Barton, 690 metres away at $5 an hour. Kendrew Street Car Park in Barton is 800 metres away at $5 an hour. A secure gated parking space in Barton is 830 metres away at $200 a month, while a spacious public parking space in Barton is 830 metres away at $50 a week.
Busy Periods and Street Parking Around the Site
Parking pressure is likely to be greatest when visitors concentrate around the national institutions and public spaces in Parkes. The Canberra Tracks information says parking at Parliament House is free for the first two hours on weekdays and free on weekends and public holidays (canberratracks.act.gov.au).
The weekday two-hour free period published for Parliament House should not be treated as a general rule for every space around the site, because the named areas have separate parking arrangements.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Old Parliament House
The closest priced Parksy listing is Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, 310 metres from the site, at $3 an hour. Secure Parking at One City Hill in Canberra City is 430 metres away and costs $7 an hour. Both are useful alternatives when the spaces immediately beside the building are inconvenient.
Premium Parking at 48 Macquarie Street, Barton, is 690 metres away at $5 an hour, while Kendrew Street Car Park in Barton is 800 metres away at $5 an hour. For longer stays, the secure gated space in Barton is 830 metres away at $200 a month, and the spacious public parking space in Barton is 830 metres away at $50 a week.
Rail and Walking Access to Old Parliament House
Old Parliament House is at 18 King George Terrace in Parkes, near Barton. The address puts the building within Canberra’s central national-precinct area, where walking can avoid the need to move a car between nearby attractions.
Drivers combining parking with a walk can use the 310-metre Queen Victoria Terrace option, the 430-metre One City Hill option or the 690-metre Macquarie Street option. The Parksy listings measure these spaces from the site, so each distance provides a practical walking reference without relying on a second parking search.
Sources
- ACT parking
- Getting here and parking
- Parking areas
- Parliament House public parking
- Visit
- 1 Queen Victoria Terrace Car Park
- Accessibility, Inclusion And Sensory Guide - Visit MoAD
- Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House
- Museum Of Australian Democracy At Old Parliament House
- Parliament House - Canberra Tracks - ACT Government
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Old Parliament House?
Parking near Old Parliament House at 18 King George Terrace can be paid through the EasyPark app or by credit card. Accessible parking and accessible passenger pick-up and drop-off at the front of the Museum are free. A nearby priced option is 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, 310 metres away at $3 an hour.
Is Accessible Parking Available Near Old Parliament House?
Accessible parking and accessible passenger pick-up and drop-off at the front of the Museum are free. The Museum’s parking information identifies the front-of-site accessible spaces, making them the most direct choice for visitors who need step-free access.
What Is the Closest Priced Parking Option?
The closest priced Parksy listing is Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, 310 metres from the site, at $3 an hour. It is an open-air car park near Parliament House, the site and the Senate Gardens, and operates extended hours seven days a week.
Is There Free Parking at Parliament House?
The Canberra Tracks information says parking at Parliament House is free for the first two hours on weekdays and free on weekends and public holidays. This weekday two-hour free period should not be treated as a general rule for every space around the site, because named areas have separate parking arrangements.
What Are the Longer-Stay Parking Options?
For longer stays, a secure gated parking space in Barton is 830 metres away at $200 a month. A spacious public parking space in Barton is also 830 metres away and costs $50 a week. These options are listed on Parksy for drivers seeking monthly or weekly parking.
Can I Walk From Nearby Parking?
Drivers combining parking with a walk can use the 310-metre Queen Victoria Terrace option, the 430-metre One City Hill option or the 690-metre Macquarie Street option. Parksy measures these spaces from the site, so each distance provides a practical walking reference.
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