--- description: Student parking at P6 costs $3.50 daily via PayStay or ticket machines. Compare 24/7 Poplar Street parking from $5 hourly for longer visits. title: Parking Near Box Hill Institute, Melbourne | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-box-hill-institute-melbourne-ef42f9.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Box Hill Institute, Melbourne Landmark Parking · Melbourne, Victoria · Box Hill Institute Published 8 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 [Airport Parking (MEL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/vic/mel) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/vic/melbourne) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/vic/melbourne) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/vic/melbourne) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/melbourne) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/vic/melbourne) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/vic/melbourne) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/vic/melbourne) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/vic/melbourne) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/vic/melbourne) Where Can I Park for Box Hill Institute? Student parking is available at P6 via Kingsley Crescent, with permits required and daily tickets costing $3.50 through PayStay or ticket machines. For longer or out-of-hours visits, the 14 Poplar Street Car Park is open 24/7, with hourly parking from $5 and weekend parking from $6. Nearby street spaces include two-hour restrictions. Listen to article 5:59 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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253 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
Closest listed space
Secure Private Parking Space in Melbourne CBD, 120 m (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Flinders Street, 150 m (2 min walk)
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Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Box Hill Institute Campus Parking at P6 Student parking is available at P6, with access via Kingsley Crescent, according to Box Hill Institute’s StudentWeb (studentweb.bhtafe.edu.au). Students can purchase parking through PayStay or use the ticket machines. The campus parking information identifies P6 as the student option, so it is the relevant official facility for learners driving to class. StudentWeb also says students are required to purchase a permit, while a daily ticket costs $3.50 (studentweb.bhtafe.edu.au). Parking around the campus can also be affected by restricted and timed spaces on nearby roads, making an official ticket or permit more suitable for regular attendance. ## Box Hill Car Parks Beyond the Campus Drivers looking beyond the campus can use the 14 Poplar Street Car Park, operated by [Wilson Parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/wilson-parking-review-pros-cons-summary-services). The operator lists hourly parking from $5, weekend parking from $6, and a $6 rate online for Saturday, Sunday and public holidays; the facility is open 24/7 (wilsonparking.com.au). These rules make Poplar Street useful for evening, weekend and public-holiday visits when a campus student facility may not suit the trip. The campus map also shows two-hour parking along Kingsley Gardens and Victoria Crescent, including the Poplar Street area (acer.org). Those timed street spaces are better suited to short visits than a full class day, while the larger commercial facilities are more practical when the vehicle needs to stay longer. Show map of Melbourne ## Parksy Spaces Around the Melbourne Campus Parksy lists a secure private parking space in Melbourne CBD, 120 metres away, at $7 an hour. A secure 24/7 private parking space in Melbourne CBD is 160 metres away at $15 a day. The first suits a short appointment or class, while the daily space is more useful for staff or visitors staying through much of the day. Three spaces are listed 190 metres away: a secure private CBD space at $2 an hour, a secure 24/7 private parking spot at $5 a day, and a secure 24/7 private parking space in Melbourne’s heart at $5 an hour. The $2 hourly option suits students attending a shorter session, while the daily option better fits a full study day. A secure and convenient space in Docklands is also 190 metres away at $280 a month, making it the practical choice for staff or students needing regular [monthly parking](https://www.parksy.com/blog/find-monthly-parking-near-me-practical-guide). ## Busy Periods and Restrictions Around Box Hill Institute Parking pressure is likely to be greatest during teaching periods, when student demand is concentrated around campus arrival times. Open days and other institute events can add visitors to the regular student traffic, so the official student facility may fill sooner than on a quiet day. Ace Parking specifically identifies 990 Whitehorse Road as serving commuters, Box Hill Institute users and civic visitors, indicating that demand is shared beyond students (aceparking.com.au). The campus map records two-hour parking along Kingsley Gardens and Victoria Crescent, with the Poplar Street area included in the restricted parking information (acer.org). Those limits make nearby street spaces unsuitable for a full timetable unless the vehicle is moved within the signed period. Wilson Parking’s Poplar Street facility is open 24/7, providing a more workable alternative for evening arrivals, weekends and public holidays (wilsonparking.com.au). ## Walking From Flinders Street and Southern Cross Stations Flinders Street is the nearest station to Box Hill Institute at 150 metres, around a two-minute walk from the 253 Flinders Lane address. Southern Cross is another train option, at approximately a 15-minute walk from the campus. Flinders Street is the more direct choice for the shortest station transfer, while Southern Cross can suit passengers arriving on services that terminate there. Both stations place the campus within walking distance, allowing drivers to leave a vehicle in a longer-stay space and complete the final journey on foot. Show street view near Box Hill Institute ## Sources - [VicRoads parking rules](https://www.vic.gov.au/parking) - [Harrow Street Car Park](https://www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/living-working/parking/where-you-can-park-your-vehicle-whitehorse/harrow-street-car-park) - [Public Transport Victoria](https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au) - [Campus maps and parking - StudentWeb - Box Hill Institute](https://studentweb.bhtafe.edu.au/parking) - [Box Hill Institute Elgar Campus | TAFE Courses](https://www.boxhill.edu.au/campuses/box-hill-elgar-campus/) - [Box Hill Campus - Nelson](https://www.boxhill.edu.au/campuses/box-hill-nelson-campus/) - [Information about Student car park | StudentWeb](https://studentweb.bhtafe.edu.au/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=161755) - [990 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill - Ace Parking](https://www.aceparking.com.au/find-parking/990-whitehorse-road-box-hill/) - [14 Poplar Street Car Park - Box Hill](https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/parking-locations/victoria/box-hill/14-Poplar-Street-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 Box Hill Institute? Student parking is available at P6 via Kingsley Crescent, with permits required and daily tickets costing $3.50 through PayStay or ticket machines. For longer or out-of-hours visits, the 14 Poplar Street Car Park is open 24/7, with hourly parking from $5 and weekend parking from $6. Nearby street spaces include two-hour restrictions. ### Is There Student Parking at Box Hill Institute? Yes. P6 is the identified student parking option, accessed via Kingsley Crescent. Students are required to purchase a permit, and daily tickets cost $3.50. An official permit or ticket is more suitable for regular attendance than nearby restricted or timed street spaces. ### What Is the Best Longer-Stay Parking Option Near the Campus? The 14 Poplar Street Car Park is open 24/7 and offers hourly parking from $5. Weekend parking starts from $6, with a $6 online rate for Saturday, Sunday and public holidays. It is more practical than two-hour street spaces when a vehicle needs to remain parked for a class day or longer visit. ### Can I Use Street Parking Near the Campus? Street parking is available along Kingsley Gardens and Victoria Crescent, including the Poplar Street area, but the spaces have two-hour limits. The vehicle must be moved within the signed period, so a permit, daily ticket or longer-stay facility is more suitable for classes. ### What Happens to Parking During Busy Periods and Events? Parking pressure is likely to be greatest during teaching periods, particularly around campus arrival times. Open days and other institute events can add visitors to regular student traffic, so the official student facility may fill sooner. 990 Whitehorse Road also serves commuters, institute users and civic visitors, indicating that demand is shared beyond students. ### How Far Is the Campus From Flinders Street and Southern Cross Stations? Flinders Street is 150 metres from the campus, around a two-minute walk from the 253 Flinders Lane address, making it the shortest station transfer. Southern Cross is approximately a 15-minute walk. 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