Parking Near Parliament House of South Australia, Adelaide
Where Can I Park for Parliament House of South Australia?
The closest practical Parksy option is a secure garage space 60 m from Parliament House of South Australia, priced at $16 an hour. Other nearby choices include a covered festival car park 140 m away at $3 an hour and private parking 170 m away at $5 or $6 an hour. The permit zone outside allows official visitors up to 30 minutes.
- Address
- PARLIAMENT HOUSE North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5000 Parliament House North Terrace Adelaide Sa 5000, Adelaide SA PARLIAMENT HOUSE North Terrace ADELAIDE SA 5000
- Closest listed space
- Secure Garage Space in Central Adelaide - Book Now!, 60 m (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Adelaide railway station, 310 m (4 min walk)
Parking Near Adelaide
The exterior of an office building Photo: Pexels / Andreas Maier
Parking Beside Parliament House of South Australia
The site is at the corner of North Terrace and King William Street in Adelaide (outreacheducation.sa.edu.au), placing the entrance in the central city rather than beside a dedicated visitor car park. The closest practical Parksy choice is a secure garage space 60 m away, described as a few steps away, priced at $16 an hour.
The Parliament precinct has a permit zone outside the building. Official visitors can park there for up to 30 minutes, alongside spaces reserved for disabled parking and media (adelaidenow.com.au). This makes the kerbside area unsuitable for a longer visit unless the vehicle and purpose meet the posted restrictions.
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of PHSA
Parksy lists six nearby spaces for drivers visiting PHSA. The closest is a secure garage space 60 m away at $16 an hour. A secure 24/7 commercial garage is 120 m away and costs $16 an hour, while a covered festival car park 140 m away is priced at $3 an hour.
Two further options sit 170 m away: secure private parking with 24/7 access at $6 an hour, and secure private parking in Adelaide CBD at $5 an hour. Woodsons Lane private parking is 150 m away at $15 an hour, giving drivers a choice between proximity, lower hourly pricing and access arrangements.
When Adelaide Streets Around PHSA Fill Up
The permit zone outside the site extends for almost 120 m, with official visitors allowed up to 30 minutes under the reported restriction (adelaidenow.com.au). Disabled parking and media parking are also identified in that zone, so ordinary visitors should not treat the kerbside spaces as general-purpose parking.
North Terrace and King William Street form the immediate approach to the building (outreacheducation.sa.edu.au). The central Adelaide setting means demand is strongest when city activity and Parliament visits overlap, making a preselected garage or private space more useful than relying on a short kerbside stop.
Other Named Parking Near the Adelaide Parliament Precinct
UPark Gawler Place is a named alternative for the precinct. Its published weekday tariff is $6 for up to half an hour (upar k.com.au), making it relevant for a brief CBD visit rather than a full-day stay. The operator also publishes a weeknight prebook arrangement for entry after 6:00 pm and exit by close (upark.com.au).
The UPark information identifies weekend parking as a separate tariff category (upark.com.au). Drivers comparing this facility with the nearby Parksy listings can therefore weigh a council-operated city car park against spaces with published hourly prices, while keeping the permit zone outside the building separate from public parking.
Walking From Adelaide Railway Station to PHSA
Adelaide railway station is the nearest station, 310 m from PHSA, or a four-minute walk. The station provides the simplest rail approach for visitors who would rather avoid central-city parking and the restricted kerbside area around the building.
From the station, the short walk reaches the Parliament precinct on North Terrace, with the building also identified at the corner of North Terrace and King William Street (outreacheducation.sa.edu.au). The station distance is considerably longer than the closest Parksy space, but rail avoids the need to find a legal stopping place beside the permit zone.
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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 Parliament House of South Australia?
The closest practical Parksy option is a secure garage space 60 m from Parliament House of South Australia, priced at $16 an hour. Other nearby choices include a covered festival car park 140 m away at $3 an hour and private parking 170 m away at $5 or $6 an hour. The permit zone outside allows official visitors up to 30 minutes.
How Close Is the Nearest Parksy Parking to Parliament House of South Australia?
The closest Parksy space is a secure garage 60 m away, described as a few steps from the entrance, and priced at $16 an hour. A secure 24/7 commercial garage is 120 m away at $16 an hour. These options provide a practical alternative to relying on the restricted permit zone outside the building.
What Is the Cheapest Nearby Parking Option?
The covered festival car park is 140 m away and priced at $3 an hour. Two secure private parking options are 170 m away, priced at $6 an hour and $5 an hour. Woodsons Lane private parking is 150 m away at $15 an hour, so drivers can compare price with walking distance and access arrangements.
Can Visitors Park Outside Parliament House of South Australia?
The permit zone outside the building is unsuitable for ordinary longer visits. Official visitors can park there for up to 30 minutes under the reported restriction, while spaces are also reserved for disabled parking and media. Drivers should keep the posted restrictions in mind and choose a preselected garage or private space for a longer stay.
Is There a Named Car Park Near the Adelaide Parliament Precinct?
UPark Gawler Place is a named alternative for the precinct. Its published weekday tariff is $6 for up to half an hour, making it relevant for a brief CBD visit. The operator also publishes a weeknight prebook arrangement for entry after 6:00 pm and exit by close, with weekend parking listed separately.
How Far Is Adelaide Railway Station From Parliament House of South Australia?
Adelaide railway station is the nearest station, 310 m away, or a four-minute walk. It provides a simple rail approach for visitors avoiding central-city parking and the restricted kerbside area. The short walk reaches the Parliament precinct on North Terrace, while the closest Parksy space is 60 m away.
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