Parking Near Reconciliation Place, Barton
Where Can I Park Near Reconciliation Place?
The on-site car park is the most direct choice at 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, but restrictions apply 24 hours a day in NCA areas. Parksy lists the closest alternatives 530 metres away: 1 Queen Victoria Terrace for $3 an hour and One City Hill for $7 an hour. Use marked bays and follow the signs.
- Address
- 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace, Parkes ACT, 530 m (7 min walk)
Parking Near Barton
Reconciliation Place in Canberra’s Parliamentary Triangle, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby for a short walk and less circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking Near Reconciliation Place on King Edward Terrace
Reconciliation Place is at 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, near Barton. VisitCanberra lists a carpark among the attraction’s facilities (visitcanberra.com.au), making the on-site area the most direct choice for visitors who want to stay close to the memorial and museum precinct.
Parking restrictions apply 24 hours a day in NCA areas (nca.gov.au), so drivers should use marked bays and follow the signs around King Edward Terrace and the surrounding national-landscape roads.
Other Car Parks Around Parkes and Barton
One City Hill car park is on the corner of Edinburgh Avenue and Vernon Circle, with entry from Knowles Place, Canberra City (secureparking.com.au). It provides a named alternative north-west of the site and can suit drivers approaching from Canberra City.
Canberra Olympic Pool is included in the same free-parking information (cityservices.act.gov.au), giving evening and weekend visitors another official option to consider when their route and destination suit it.
For event days, Commonwealth Park at Regatta Point has limited parking, and its car park closes when full (reconciliation.events.canberra.com.au). Additional parking is described as a short walk from the event area (reconciliation.events.canberra.com.au).
Weekday Parking Rules and Event Pressure Near Reconciliation
Weekday demand is strongest during the NCA pay-parking window of 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding ACT public holidays (nca.gov.au). The surrounding national-area restrictions continue for 24 hours, including outside paid hours (nca.gov.au), so an evening arrival is not permission to leave a vehicle in a restricted location.
Commonwealth Park parking is particularly pressured during Reconciliation Day events. The event guidance describes the Regatta Point car park as limited and says it closes once filled (reconciliation.events.canberra.com.au). Drivers attending a large programme should allow for the nearby short-walk alternatives identified by the event organisers rather than relying on the first car park they reach.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of Reconciliation Place
Parksy lists two spaces 530 metres away: secure parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace for $3 an hour, and secure parking at One City Hill for $7 an hour. Both are suitable for visitors comparing a short walk with the convenience of a bookable space.
At 730 metres, premium parking at 48 Macquarie Street, Barton, costs $5 an hour. A secure and convenient private parking space in Barton is 820 metres away at $4 an hour, while a Kendrew Street car park in Barton is 840 metres away at $5 an hour.
For a longer stay, a secure gated parking space in Barton is 1 kilometre away and costs $200 a month. The six listed spaces cover hourly and monthly parking, with the closest options positioned 530 metres from the site.
Walking and Rail Access to Reconciliation Place
Reconciliation Place is in Parkes, near Barton, within Canberra’s central national-area precinct. The site’s address is 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, which places the destination on the King Edward Terrace approach rather than in Barton itself.
Drivers who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate precinct can compare the Parksy spaces at 530 metres, 730 metres, 820 metres, 840 metres and 1 kilometre. Those distances give a practical walking range from nearby parking without treating every surrounding street as an unrestricted parking area.
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* 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 Near Reconciliation Place?
The on-site car park is the most direct choice at 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, but restrictions apply 24 hours a day in NCA areas. Parksy lists the closest alternatives 530 metres away: 1 Queen Victoria Terrace for $3 an hour and One City Hill for $7 an hour. Use marked bays and follow the signs.
What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Spaces to Reconciliation Place?
The closest listed options are both 530 metres away: secure parking at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace costs $3 an hour, while secure parking at One City Hill costs $7 an hour. Other listed spaces are 730 metres, 820 metres, 840 metres and 1 kilometre away.
When Does Weekday Paid Parking Apply Near Reconciliation Place?
The NCA pay-parking window is 8.30 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding ACT public holidays. Drivers should use marked bays and follow signs rather than treating evening arrival as permission to park in a restricted location.
Is There Parking at Reconciliation Place Itself?
VisitCanberra lists a carpark among Reconciliation Place’s facilities, making the on-site area the most direct choice for visitors wanting to stay close to the memorial and museum precinct. The site is at 35 King Edward Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, near Barton, with restrictions applying 24 hours a day in NCA areas.
What Parking Is Available for Reconciliation Day Events?
Commonwealth Park at Regatta Point has limited parking, and its car park closes when full. During Reconciliation Day events, parking is particularly pressured. Event guidance identifies additional parking as a short walk from the event area, so drivers attending a large programme should allow for those nearby alternatives.
Which Parking Options Suit a Longer Stay Near Reconciliation Place?
Parksy lists hourly spaces at 1 Queen Victoria Terrace for $3 an hour, One City Hill for $7 an hour, 48 Macquarie Street for $5 an hour, a private Barton space for $4 an hour and Kendrew Street for $5 an hour. A secure gated Barton space is 1 kilometre away at $200 a month.
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