Parking Near Wollongong Hospital, NSW
Where Can I Park for Wollongong Hospital?
The Wollongong Hospital Car Park offers paid parking for patients, carers, visitors and staff, with a maximum daily fee of $24.20. Eligible patients may access concessional rates, including temporary concessional and weekly arrangements. For drop-offs or collections, parking is available at the hospital entrance for 10 minutes, while Wollongong railway station is 510 m away, about a seven-minute walk.
- Address
- 348 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
- Closest listed space
- Wollongong Private Hospital Car Park - Convenient NSW Parking, 230 m (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Wollongong railway station, 510 m (7 min walk)
Parking Near Wollongong
The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / K
Wollongong Hospital Car Park on Crown Street
The Wollongong Hospital Car Park provides paid parking for patients, carers, visitors and staff, with a maximum daily fee of $24.20 (Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District). The hospital is at 348 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500, placing the facility close to the main hospital precinct.
Eligible patients can access concessional parking rates, including temporary concessional and weekly parking arrangements (Friendly Faces). The NSW Health parking directory provides parking information and directions for the hospital and lists the public parking contact number as (02) 4222 5000 (parking.health.nsw.gov.au).
Drivers needing step-free access should use the hospital car park rather than relying on street spaces, while the NSW Health directory also identifies metered street parking and pre-paid parking around the site (parking.health.nsw.gov.au).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Hospital
Parksy lists a car park at Wollongong Private Hospital, 230 m from the hospital, priced at $36 an hour. The location suits a short appointment when proximity matters, although the listed hourly rate makes a longer stay expensive.
A covered private space in Gwynneville is 540 m away and costs $1 an hour, making it the lowest-priced hourly Parksy option for a visit lasting several hours. A private Wollongong space 680 m away is listed at $130 a month, which is aimed more at regular users than one-off visitors.
Two spaces 730 m and 750 m away cost $5 a day, while a private space in central Wollongong 780 m away costs $140 a month. The daily spaces are better suited to extended daytime visits, and the monthly listings are relevant to staff or shift workers who need recurring parking.
Arriving for Appointments and Emergency Care
Onsite parking is available at the hospital entrance for 10 minutes, providing a practical stopping point for dropping off a patient or collecting someone after treatment (Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District).
The intensive care travel guidance says there is very little free parking on the streets around the hospital and also points visitors towards paid parking (Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District). This makes a short entrance stop useful for passenger transfer, but unsuitable for waiting through a consultation or ward visit.
Street Parking Around the Crown Street Hospital Precinct
Metered street parking operates around the hospital, and the NSW Health parking directory also refers to pre-paid parking in the area (parking.health.nsw.gov.au). Street parking is therefore not a free alternative for a long appointment, even when a space is available.
The hospital travel guidance reports very little free parking on surrounding streets (Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District).
Drivers leaving a vehicle near the hospital should follow the posted controls for the particular kerbside space. A short drop-off at the entrance is distinct from parking for a patient visit, so move into a paid facility when the stay extends beyond passenger transfer.
Walking and Public Transport to Wollongong Hospital
Wollongong railway station is the nearest station, 510 m from the hospital, or about a seven-minute walk. The route is practical for visitors who can manage a short walk and for staff avoiding the limited free street parking near the site.
Coniston railway station is another train option, approximately an 18-minute walk from the hospital. Its longer walking time makes Wollongong station the more convenient rail arrival for most appointments.
Visitors can also use local bus services serving Wollongong and the hospital precinct. The hospital travel guidance covers public transport alongside parking information, while the NSW Health parking directory provides directions for reaching the site by public transport (Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District; parking.health.nsw.gov.au).
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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 for Wollongong Hospital?
The Wollongong Hospital Car Park offers paid parking for patients, carers, visitors and staff, with a maximum daily fee of $24.20. Eligible patients may access concessional rates, including temporary concessional and weekly arrangements. For drop-offs or collections, parking is available at the hospital entrance for 10 minutes, while Wollongong railway station is 510 m away, about a seven-minute walk.
How Much Does Parking at the Hospital Cost?
The Wollongong Hospital Car Park has a maximum daily fee of $24.20. Eligible patients can access concessional parking rates, including temporary concessional and weekly parking arrangements. Metered street parking and pre-paid parking are also identified around the site, so drivers should follow the posted controls for the particular kerbside space.
Is There Parking for Dropping Off or Collecting a Patient?
Onsite parking is available at the hospital entrance for 10 minutes. This is a practical stopping point for dropping off a patient or collecting someone after treatment, but it is not suitable for waiting through a consultation or ward visit. Move into a paid facility when the stay extends beyond passenger transfer.
What Nearby Private Parking Options Are Available?
Parksy lists Wollongong Private Hospital, 230 m away, at $36 an hour, and a covered private space in Gwynneville, 540 m away, at $1 an hour. Two spaces 730 m and 750 m away cost $5 a day. Monthly options include $130 a month at 680 m and $140 a month at 780 m.
Is There Free Street Parking Near the Hospital?
There is very little free parking on the streets around the hospital. Metered street parking operates around the hospital, and pre-paid parking is also identified in the area. Street parking is therefore not a free alternative for a long appointment, even when a space is available, so follow the posted controls for the particular kerbside space.
How Can I Reach the Hospital by Train or Bus?
Wollongong railway station is the nearest station, 510 m from the hospital, or about a seven-minute walk. Coniston railway station is another option, approximately an 18-minute walk away. Local bus services also serve Wollongong and the hospital precinct, making public transport an alternative to limited free street parking.
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