Parking Near Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), Wollongong
What Parking Is Available for Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC)?
There is no dedicated parking at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, so street parking nearby has fees and restrictions. For performances, nearby public parking is more practical. Stewart Street car park is within a 10 minute walk of the Wollongong Arts Precinct, while the closest listed private space is 130 metres away at $20 a day.
- Address
- 32 Burelli Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Private Parking in Wollongong – Just $20/day!, 130 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Wollongong railway station, 1.0 km (13 min walk)
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Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) in Wollongong, with a pre-booked private parking space nearby for a short walk and less circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC)
There is no dedicated parking provided at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), at 32 Burelli Street, Wollongong. Street parking is available around the venue, with parking fees and restrictions applying in the surrounding area (Merrigong Theatre Company). The most practical approach for a performance is to use a nearby public car park rather than rely on a space directly outside the building.
The Stewart Street car park is within a 10 minute walk of the Wollongong Arts Precinct (Merrigong Theatre Company).
Stewart Street and Other Nearby Parking Choices
These two facilities are alternatives to parking on Burelli Street itself.
On-street parking is available in the areas around IPAC and Wollongong Town Hall (Merrigong Theatre Company). An accessible car park is located in front of the venue, but it is timed and limited (Wheeleasy). Woolworths car park is also identified as another nearby parking location, just down the road from the venue (Wheeleasy).
Parksy Spaces Within a Short Walk of IPAC
Parksy lists six nearby spaces for drivers heading to the site. The closest is a private parking space 130 metres away at $20 a day. A monthly parking space is 190 metres away at $167 a month, while a parking space 210 metres away costs $1.50 an hour.
Two further spaces are 210 metres away: a secure garage costs $12 a day, and a space at Woolworths costs $40 a day. A secure 24/7 space on Burelli Street is 230 metres away at $10 a day. The distances place all six listings within the immediate Wollongong CBD area, with the Burelli Street option closest to the venue among the priced listings after the 130-metre space.
Event Pressure and Street Parking Around Burelli Street
Stewart Street car park and Stewart Street East car park are the council-listed alternatives for those occasions.
Street parking around the venue is subject to fees and restrictions (Merrigong Theatre Company). The venue hirer information also states that street parking is available around IPAC and that various parking fees and restrictions apply (Merrigong Theatre Company). The accessible space in front of the building is timed and limited, so it is not a dependable choice for general event parking (Wheeleasy).
Walking From Wollongong Railway Station to IPAC
Wollongong railway station is the nearest station to Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC), at 1.0 kilometre away and a 13 minute walk. The station provides a practical alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid CBD parking on a performance night.
From the station, allow the full 13 minute walk to reach the venue at 32 Burelli Street. Drivers using a car park farther from the arts precinct can also combine parking with a walk, while the Stewart Street car park is within a 10 minute walk of the Wollongong Arts Precinct (Merrigong Theatre Company).
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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
What Parking Is Available for Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC)?
There is no dedicated parking at Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, so street parking nearby has fees and restrictions. For performances, nearby public parking is more practical. Stewart Street car park is within a 10 minute walk of the Wollongong Arts Precinct, while the closest listed private space is 130 metres away at $20 a day.
Is There Parking Directly Outside the Venue?
An accessible car park is located in front of the venue, but it is timed and limited. Street parking is available around IPAC and Wollongong Town Hall, with parking fees and restrictions applying. The accessible space is therefore not a dependable choice for general event parking.
What Are the Nearest Parksy Parking Spaces?
Parksy lists six nearby spaces. The closest is 130 metres away at $20 a day. Other options include a space 190 metres away at $167 a month, a space 210 metres away at $1.50 an hour, and a secure 24/7 space on Burelli Street 230 metres away at $10 a day.
Which Public Car Parks Can I Use Near IPAC?
Stewart Street car park and Stewart Street East car park are council-listed alternatives to parking on Burelli Street. Stewart Street car park is within a 10 minute walk of the Wollongong Arts Precinct. Woolworths car park is also identified as another nearby parking location, just down the road from the venue.
What Parking Is Available at Woolworths?
Woolworths car park is identified as a nearby parking location just down the road from the venue. Parksy also lists a space at Woolworths 210 metres away at $40 a day. Street parking around the area remains subject to fees and restrictions.
Can I Travel by Train Instead of Parking?
Wollongong railway station is 1.0 kilometre away and a 13 minute walk from Illawarra Performing Arts Centre. It provides a practical alternative for visitors who prefer to avoid CBD parking on a performance night. From the station, allow the full 13 minute walk to reach the venue at 32 Burelli Street.
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