Parking Near Parliament House, Barton
Where Can I Park for Parliament House?
The undercover public car park at Parliament House on King George Terrace is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking is free for the first hour, and the published parking rate is $21. Parksy also lists a $5 an hour space at The One Apartments in Barton, 500 m away, and a $3 an hour space at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, 740 m away.
- Address
- 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at The One Apartments, Barton ACT, 500 m (7 min walk)
Parking Near Barton
Parliament House in Parkes ACT, with a nearby private parking space helping visitors enjoy a short walk and spend less time circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Parliament House in Parkes
The Parliament House public car park is undercover and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making it the most direct option for a visit to the site (aph.gov.au). The car park is at the King George Terrace venue in Parkes, near Barton, so drivers can stay close to the main entrance rather than search the surrounding streets.
Parking is free for the first hour, and visits under one hour have no parking fee (aph.gov.au). The published parking rate is $21 (aph.gov.au). The public car park is designed for visitor access, while the 24-hour opening makes it practical for early arrivals, evening programs and visits outside standard daytime hours.
Parksy Parking Spaces Near Parliament House
Parksy lists a Secure Parking space at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace in Parkes, 740 m away, priced at $3 an hour. This is the closest priced listing among the nearby spaces and keeps the walk within the Parkes precinct.
Drivers can also choose Secure Parking at The One Apartments in Barton, 500 m away, at $5 an hour. A Secure Private Parking Space Available in Forrest is 770 m away and costs $150 a month, while Secure Parking at Little National Car Park in Barton is 830 m away at $5 an hour.
Two further Parksy spaces are listed 830 m away in Barton: Spacious Public Parking in Barton is $50 a week, and Secure Gated Parking in Barton costs $123 a month. The hourly, weekly and monthly formats suit different visit patterns, from a short appointment to regular weekday parking.
Busy Times and Street Parking Around Parliament
The public car park's 24-hour operation helps spread arrivals beyond daytime visiting hours, but demand can still concentrate around major events, sitting days and busy visitor periods. Parking close to the site is especially useful when a fixed arrival time matters, because the surrounding Parkes and Barton streets serve government offices and other national attractions.
Street parking should be treated as a regulated option rather than an assumption. The Parliament House visitor information identifies the dedicated public car park as the principal visitor facility, while street spaces around King George Terrace and the Parliamentary precinct are subject to signed restrictions and local controls (aph.gov.au). Drivers using a street bay need to follow the displayed time limits, payment instructions and access conditions at the exact space.
Other Named Parking Near Parliament House
Old Parliament House has paid short-stay spaces at the front and on either side of the building (moadoph.gov.au). Those bays can work for visitors combining the two parliamentary sites, although they are a separate facility from the undercover public car park at the current Parliament building.
These spaces are positioned around Old Parliament House rather than at 18 King George Terrace, so they are best considered when the itinerary includes MoAD or the nearby heritage precinct.
The named facilities give drivers alternatives on the parliamentary triangle, while the Parkes public car park remains the direct choice for the main building. The visitor information for the site states that parking is free for the entire visit in specified circumstances, including visits connected with the parliamentary experience (aph.gov.au).
Walking and Rail Access to Parliament House
Parliament House is at 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, near Barton.
Drivers who park at one of the listed Barton or Parkes spaces can complete the final approach on foot, with the closest Parksy listing 500 m away and the nearest Parkes listing 740 m away.
Bus services and walking routes are commonly used for the final approach to the site, while the undercover public car park provides a direct arrival point for visitors who need to drive. The King George Terrace address should be used when setting a navigation destination, rather than the nearby Barton locality.
Sources
* 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 Parliament House?
The undercover public car park at Parliament House on King George Terrace is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Parking is free for the first hour, and the published parking rate is $21. Parksy also lists a $5 an hour space at The One Apartments in Barton, 500 m away, and a $3 an hour space at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, 740 m away.
Is Parliament House Parking Open 24 Hours?
Yes. The undercover public car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This makes it practical for early arrivals, evening programs and visits outside standard daytime hours. Demand may still concentrate around major events, sitting days and busy visitor periods, so close parking can be useful when a fixed arrival time matters.
How Much Does Parking at Parliament House Cost?
Parking is free for the first hour, and visits under one hour have no parking fee. The published parking rate is $21. Visitor information also states that parking is free for the entire visit in specified circumstances, including visits connected with the parliamentary experience. Drivers should follow the conditions applying to their visit.
What Are the Closest Priced Parking Spaces Near Parliament House?
The closest priced Parksy listing is Secure Parking at The One Apartments in Barton, 500 m away, at $5 an hour. Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace in Parkes is 740 m away and costs $3 an hour. A Forrest space is 770 m away at $150 a month, while Little National Car Park is 830 m away at $5 an hour.
Can I Park on the Street Near Parliament House?
Street parking around King George Terrace and the Parliamentary precinct is a regulated option, not an assumption. Street spaces are subject to signed restrictions and local controls. Drivers using a street bay need to follow the displayed time limits, payment instructions and access conditions at the exact space. The dedicated public car park is the principal visitor facility.
What Address Should I Use for Parliament House Parking?
Use 18 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, as the navigation destination. The site is near Barton, but the King George Terrace address should be used rather than the nearby Barton locality. The undercover public car park provides a direct arrival point, while drivers using nearby Parkes or Barton spaces can complete the final approach on foot.
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