--- description: Park at the Ross Street Quayside carpark, or choose Parksy parking 260 m away for $7.50 a day. Free options include Dean Street and Aplin Street south. title: Parking Near HMAS Townsville, QLD | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-hmas-townsville-townsville-963131.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near HMAS Townsville, QLD Landmark Parking · Townsville, Queensland · HMAS Townsville Published 8 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Ross Creek, South Townsville QLD 4810 [Airport Parking (TSV)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/qld/tsv) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/qld/townsville) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/qld/townsville) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/qld/townsville) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/townsville) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/qld/townsville) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/qld/townsville) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/qld/townsville) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/qld/townsville) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/qld/townsville) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/qld/townsville) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/qld/townsville) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/qld/townsville) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/qld/townsville) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/qld/townsville) Where Can I Park for HMAS Townsville? The Quayside carpark on Ross Street is the nearest named public parking area, opposite the Magnetic Island Ferries Vehicle and Passenger Service. Parksy lists a priced space 260 m from the site at $7.50 a day. Free council options include Dean Street and Aplin Street south, although Dean Street has no public parking from 2pm on a weekday on game days. Listen to article 5:41 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Ross Creek, South Townsville QLD 4810
Closest listed space
Affordable Parking Lot in Townsville - Only $7.50/Day!, 260 m (4 min walk)
Nearest station
Townsville railway station, 2.4 km (31 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking Near HMAS Townsville at Ross Creek HMAS Townsville is on display beside Ross Creek in South Townsville QLD 4810, close to the Townsville city center. The Port of Townsville identifies the Quayside carpark on Ross Street as the nearby public parking area, opposite the Magnetic Island Ferries Vehicle and Passenger Service (townsville-port.com.au). This is the most direct official parking reference for visitors heading to the vessel display. The display can also be viewed from Lighthouse Park on Palmer Street and from vantage points along both sides of Ross Creek (townsvilletimes.com.au). These viewpoints are useful if you want to see the vessel without driving directly to the wharf area, although the Ross Street carpark is the named parking facility for the Quayside precinct. ## Free Council Parking Around South Townsville and the Quayside Precinct This provides a council-listed option for drivers willing to leave the car farther from the wharf area and continue towards the display on foot. Dean Street is also listed as a free all-day carpark, except on game days when there is no public parking from 2pm on a weekday (townsville.qld.gov.au). The restriction makes Dean Street a less dependable choice when a game-day crowd is expected, while Aplin Street south remains the other council-listed free option for a longer visit. Show map of Townsville ## Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of HMAS Townsville Parksy lists a priced parking-lot space 260 m from the site at $7.50 a day. A secure outdoor lot at 420 m is listed at $2 an hour, while a secure 24/7 lighted parking lot 880 m away costs $6 a day. Further options include a secure 24/7 covered space 1.0 km away at $3 an hour and Metro Quays covered parking with 24/7 access 1.1 km away at $3 an hour. A secure garage on Stanley Street is 1.2 km away and listed at $132 a month. These spaces give visitors alternatives to the Ross Street and council carparks when a reserved space suits the visit better. ## Crowd Pressure and Parking Rules Near Palmer Street The site sits beside the Quayside and Ross Creek waterfront, where parking demand can rise when visitors use the Palmer Street and Lighthouse Park viewpoints. The vessel is visible from both sides of Ross Creek and from Lighthouse Park on Palmer Street (townsvilletimes.com.au), so waterfront viewing can draw drivers beyond the immediate wharf entrance. Drivers using Dean Street for a waterfront visit therefore need to avoid that restricted period, while Aplin Street south is the other council-listed free all-day carpark. ## Walking From Townsville Railway Station to the Museum Site Townsville railway station is the nearest listed station, 2.4 km from HMAS Townsville, with a walking time of 31 minutes. The vessel sits beside Ross Creek in South Townsville, so rail passengers should allow for a substantial walk after leaving the station. The display is part of the Ross Creek waterfront area, and public viewing is available from Lighthouse Park on Palmer Street and from vantage points along both sides of Ross Creek (townsvilletimes.com.au). The Australian Maritime Museums Council has also described a likely 1 km pedestrian walkway connected with the vessel's eventual access arrangements (australianmaritimemuseumscouncil.org.au). Show street view near HMAS Townsville ## Sources - [Queensland Government transport](https://www.qld.gov.au/transport) - [Where to Park](https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-townsville/townsville-parking/where-to-park) - [How to get here & parking - Plan your visit](https://www.museum.qld.gov.au/tropics/plan-your-visit/how-to-get-here-and-parking/) - [Translink Queensland](https://translink.com.au) - [HMAS Townsville docks for the final time](https://www.australianmaritimemuseumscouncil.org/news/hmas-townsville-docks-for-the-final-time) - [Historic HMAS Townsville now on display at historic Ross ...](https://townsvilletimes.com.au/historic-hmas-townsville-now-on-display-at-historic-ross-creek/) \* 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 HMAS Townsville? The Quayside carpark on Ross Street is the nearest named public parking area, opposite the Magnetic Island Ferries Vehicle and Passenger Service. Parksy lists a priced space 260 m from the site at $7.50 a day. Free council options include Dean Street and Aplin Street south, although Dean Street has no public parking from 2pm on a weekday on game days. ### What Is the Closest Parking Option for HMAS Townsville? The Quayside carpark on Ross Street is the nearby public parking area identified by the Port of Townsville, opposite the Magnetic Island Ferries Vehicle and Passenger Service. It is the most direct official parking reference for visitors heading to the vessel display. Parksy also lists a priced parking-lot space 260 m from the site at $7.50 a day. ### Is There Free Parking Near HMAS Townsville? Dean Street is listed as a free all-day carpark, except on game days when there is no public parking from 2pm on a weekday. Aplin Street south is the other council-listed free option for a longer visit. These council-listed carparks suit drivers willing to leave the car farther from the wharf area and continue towards the display on foot. ### How Much Do Parksy Parking Spaces Near HMAS Townsville Cost? Parksy lists options from $2 an hour to $132 a month. A secure outdoor lot 420 m away is $2 an hour, a secure 24/7 lighted lot 880 m away is $6 a day, and a secure 24/7 covered space 1.0 km away is $3 an hour. Metro Quays parking 1.1 km away is also $3 an hour. ### Where Can I View HMAS Townsville Without Parking at the Wharf? The display can be viewed from Lighthouse Park on Palmer Street and from vantage points along both sides of Ross Creek. These viewpoints are useful if you want to see the vessel without driving directly to the wharf area. Parking demand can rise when visitors use the Palmer Street and Lighthouse Park viewpoints. ### How Far Is Townsville Railway Station From HMAS Townsville? Townsville railway station is the nearest listed station, 2.4 km from the site, with a walking time of 31 minutes. The vessel sits beside Ross Creek in South Townsville, so rail passengers should allow for a substantial walk after leaving the station. 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