Parking Near Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne
Where Can I Park for Bourke Street Mall?
Bourke Square Car Park is a staffed, secure CBD car park open 24/7. Call 0459 951 961 in advance or on arrival to open the boom gate. Its published daily maximum is $78, rising to $81 under its daily rate information, with a new parking day starting at 5.30am.
- Address
- 310 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Closest listed space
- Secure Private Parking Space in Melbourne CBD, 110 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Flinders Street, 520 m (7 min walk)
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Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne, with pre-booked private parking nearby helping drivers enjoy a short walk and spend less time circling. Photo: Pexels
Parking for Bourke Street Mall at 310 Bourke Street
The closest named facility with published operating information is Bourke Square Car Park, a staffed and secure CBD car park open 24/7 (bourkesquare.au). Drivers must call 0459 951 961 in advance or on arrival to open the boom gate (bourkesquare.au).
Bourke Square Car Park charges a $78 daily maximum, rising to $81 under its published daily rate information (bourkesquare.au). A new parking day starts at 5.30am, when new rates apply (bourkesquare.au). The facility is a practical choice for visitors who need a longer CBD stay rather than a brief stop close to the shopping strip.
CBD Street Parking Around Bourke Street Mall During Busy Shopping Periods
Shopping demand is strongest around the central Melbourne retail strip during weekend outings and early commuter periods, when nearby paid facilities publish specific weekend and early-bird products (secureparking.com.au). Drivers using council-managed facilities can use casual parking Monday to Friday and night parking Monday to Sunday where Bourke Street Mall permits apply (melbourne.vic.gov.au).
City of Melbourne off-street parking payment is card-only, with Visa and Mastercard accepted (melbourne.vic.gov.au). The council’s Bourke Street Mall permits are separate from ordinary casual parking, so the permit condition shown for a particular facility matters before entering (melbourne.vic.gov.au). The central location makes a booked off-street space more predictable during busy retail periods than searching for a street space near the mall.
Parksy Spaces Within a Few Steps of Bourke Street Mall
Parksy lists a secure private parking space in Melbourne CBD, a few steps away at 110 m, for $5 an hour. A secure private parking space in Melbourne CBD is also available at the same 110 m distance for $60 a week, giving drivers a weekly option for repeated visits.
At 120 m, Parksy lists secure 24/7 parking at Rydges Melbourne Car Park for $22 an hour and a secure parking spot in Melbourne for $12 an hour. These spaces sit close to the site and cover both a hotel car park option and a private parking spot, with the listed hourly prices making the shorter visit costs clear before booking.
Other Named Car Parks Near the Bourke Street Shopping Strip
Secure Parking operates 570 Bourke Street, where weekend parking is $14 and early bird parking is $24 (secureparking.com.au). Wilson Parking’s Midcity Arcade Car Park is at 179 Little Bourke Street and lists $11.75 prepay online, $21.75 through Spott drive-in, $10 hourly drive-up, $16.75 early bird online and $11.75 night online (wilsonparking.com.au).
East End Place is at 129 Bourke Street, with a $12 flat rate both online and drive-up (secureparking.com.au). Wilson Parking’s 542 Little Bourke Street car park lists $9 prepay online, $10 hourly drive-up, $23 early bird, $10 night and $9 weekend parking (wilsonparking.com.au). Paramount Car Park also advertises a short walk to the shopping mall and a $120 maximum fee (paramountcarpark.com.au).
Walking From Flinders Street and Southern Cross Stations
Flinders Street is the nearest station to Bourke Street Mall, 520 m away or a 7 min walk. The route brings rail passengers into the central city without needing a car for the final part of the journey.
Southern Cross is another train option, around a 15 min walk from the site. It suits visitors arriving on regional or metropolitan services who prefer to walk through the CBD rather than transfer to another transport mode. The two stations provide practical alternatives when nearby car parks are busy, while Flinders Street has the shorter published walk.
Sources
- Australian Government transport department
- VicRoads parking rules
- Public Transport Victoria
- Bourke Square Car Park: 24/7 Staffed & Secure CBD Parking
- 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC Car Park
- Car Parking near Bourke Street Mall Shopping
- 179 Little Bourke St Melbourne | Midcity Arcade Car Park
- East End Place, Melbourne VIC Car Park
- Off-street parking
- 542 Little Bourke St Car Park
* 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 Bourke Street Mall?
Bourke Square Car Park is a staffed, secure CBD car park open 24/7. Call 0459 951 961 in advance or on arrival to open the boom gate. Its published daily maximum is $78, rising to $81 under its daily rate information, with a new parking day starting at 5.30am.
What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Options Near Bourke Street Mall?
Parksy lists a secure private parking space in Melbourne CBD 110 m away for $5 an hour. A weekly option at the same 110 m distance costs $60 a week. At 120 m, secure 24/7 parking at Rydges Melbourne Car Park is $22 an hour, while a secure parking spot is $12 an hour.
What Are the Weekend and Early-Bird Parking Prices Near the Mall?
Secure Parking operates 570 Bourke Street, with weekend parking at $14 and early bird parking at $24. Wilson Parking’s 542 Little Bourke Street car park lists $23 early bird and $9 weekend parking. Midcity Arcade Car Park lists $16.75 early bird online and $11.75 night online.
What Payment and Permit Rules Apply to Council Parking?
City of Melbourne off-street parking payment is card-only, with Visa and Mastercard accepted. Drivers can use casual parking Monday to Friday and night parking Monday to Sunday where Bourke Street Mall permits apply. Council Bourke Street Mall permits are separate from ordinary casual parking, so check the permit condition shown for the facility before entering.
Which Named Car Parks Are Near the Bourke Street Shopping Strip?
East End Place is at 129 Bourke Street and lists a $12 flat rate online and drive-up. Midcity Arcade Car Park is at 179 Little Bourke Street. Wilson Parking’s 542 Little Bourke Street car park lists $9 prepay online, $10 hourly drive-up, $23 early bird, $10 night and $9 weekend parking.
How Far Is Flinders Street Station From the Mall?
Flinders Street is 520 m away or a 7 min walk, making it the nearest station. Southern Cross is another train option, around a 15 min walk. Both provide alternatives when nearby car parks are busy, while Flinders Street has the shorter published walk.
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