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# Parking Near Adelaide Gaol, Mile End

Landmark Parking · Mile End, South Australia · Adelaide Gaol

Published 8 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

18 Gaol Road, Adelaide SA 5000

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Where Can I Park for Adelaide Gaol?

Free onsite parking is available for cars, minibuses and coaches, with vehicle access via Bonython Park from Port Road. Drivers can enter at Port Road and Phillips Street or use the Bonython Park Playspace car park. The site is open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm, helping you plan arrival around the parking area.

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<dl>

<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>18 Gaol Road, Adelaide SA 5000</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Secure Parking at Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide CBD, 420 m (6 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>Mile End railway station, 900 m (12 min walk)</dd></dl>

## Parking Near Mile End

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## On-Site Parking at Adelaide Gaol via Bonython Park

[Free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) is available for cars and coaches onsite, giving visitors a straightforward option at 18 Gaol Road, Adelaide SA 5000 (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au). The current vehicle approach is via Bonython Park from Port Road, rather than relying on the former access arrangement (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au).

Drivers can use the entry at Port Road and Phillips Street or the Bonython Park Playspace car park (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au). The attraction is open from 10am to 4pm, seven days a week, so those hours are useful when planning a visit around the free parking area (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au). The site also provides parking for minibuses and coaches (adelaidegaol.org.au).

## Parksy Parking Spaces Near the Gaol in Adelaide

The closest listed Parksy space is secure parking at Royal Adelaide Hospital, 420 m away, priced at $6 an hour. A driveway-style outdoor space at 1 George Street is 600 m away and costs $8.90 a day, which suits a longer daytime stay.

Outdoor parking at 13 West Terrace is 610 m away at $10 an hour, while an outdoor car park in Adelaide CBD is 620 m away at $12 an hour. Secure parking at Adelaide Ice Arena in Thebarton SA is 640 m away at $1 an hour. A secure outdoor space at 296-298 Hindley Street is 670 m away at $10 an hour.

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## Busy Times and Street Parking Around Adelaide Gaol

Visitor demand is likely to be strongest during the attraction’s published opening window of 10am to 4pm, when the site is open seven days a week (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au). Bonython Park is the stated approach from Port Road, so traffic around the park access can be more relevant than the Gaol Road address when arriving by car (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au).

Port Road and Phillips Street provide an entry to the parking area, while the Bonython Park Playspace car park is another stated access point (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au). The official visitor information specifically directs drivers to the onsite and Bonython Park parking areas (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au).

## Other Named Car Parks Near the Adelaide Site

[Wilson Parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/wilson-parking-review-pros-cons-summary-services) identifies Adelaide Ice Arena at 23 James Congdon Drive as a nearby parking location, 0.64 km from the attraction, with pricing shown from $5 (wilsonparking.com.au). This is separate from the Parksy listing for secure parking at Adelaide Ice Arena in Thebarton SA, so drivers should match the address carefully.

Wilson Parking also lists West Car Park at 189-207 West Terrace, with pricing shown from $4 (wilsonparking.com.au). The official visitor information names the Bonython Park Playspace car park as a free parking option and says free parking is available onsite for cars and coaches (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au).

## Walking From Mile End and Adelaide Railway Stations

Mile End railway station is the nearest station, 900 m from the site, or about a 12-minute walk. This is the most direct rail choice for visitors who prefer to leave the car outside the immediate attraction area.

Adelaide railway station is about a 13-minute walk away, while North Adelaide railway station is about a 17-minute walk away. The attraction’s address is 18 Gaol Road, Adelaide SA 5000, near Mile End, and the official visitor information directs vehicle access through Bonython Park from Port Road (adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au).

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## Sources

- [SA road rules](https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport)
- [options near Adelaide Gaol](https://cdn.environment.sa.gov.au/adelaidegaol/docs/Parking-at-the-Adelaide-Gaol-June-2024.pdf)
- [Adelaide Metro](https://www.adelaidemetro.com.au)
- [Adelaide Gaol | Department for Environment and Water](https://www.adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au/)
- [Visit Adelaide Gaol](https://adelaidegaol.org.au/visit-adelaide-gaol/)
- [Adelaide Gaol | Entry fees](https://www.adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au/visiting-the-gaol/entry-fees)
- [Adelaide Gaol](https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/attractions/sa/adelaide-gaol/)
- [Visiting the Gaol](https://www.adelaidegaol.sa.gov.au/visiting-the-gaol)

\* 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 Adelaide Gaol?

Free onsite parking is available for cars, minibuses and coaches, with vehicle access via Bonython Park from Port Road. Drivers can enter at Port Road and Phillips Street or use the Bonython Park Playspace car park. The site is open seven days a week from 10am to 4pm, helping you plan arrival around the parking area.

### Is Parking at Adelaide Gaol Free?

Free parking is available onsite for cars and coaches, and the site also provides parking for minibuses. The Bonython Park Playspace car park is another free parking option. Vehicle access is currently via Bonython Park from Port Road, rather than relying on the former access arrangement.

### How Do I Access the Parking Area?

The current vehicle approach is via Bonython Park from Port Road. Drivers can use the entry at Port Road and Phillips Street or the Bonython Park Playspace car park. The attraction’s address is 18 Gaol Road, Adelaide SA 5000, but the stated vehicle access is through Bonython Park.

### What Are the Nearest Paid Parking Options?

The closest listed Parksy space is secure parking at Royal Adelaide Hospital, 420 m away, priced at $6 an hour. A driveway-style outdoor space at 1 George Street is 600 m away and costs $8.90 a day. Secure parking at Adelaide Ice Arena is 640 m away at $1 an hour.

### When Is Parking Likely to Be Busiest?

Visitor demand is likely to be strongest during the published opening window of 10am to 4pm, when the site is open seven days a week. Bonython Park is the stated approach from Port Road, so traffic around the park access can be more relevant than the Gaol Road address when arriving by car.

### Can I Walk From a Railway Station?

Mile End railway station is the nearest station, 900 m from the site, or about a 12-minute walk. Adelaide railway station is about a 13-minute walk away, while North Adelaide railway station is about a 17-minute walk away. Mile End is the most direct rail choice for visitors leaving the car outside the immediate area.

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