Parking Near Wellington Regional Hospital, Newtown
Where Can I Park for Wellington Regional Hospital?
Care Park operates the on-site parking, with drive-up rates from $4 for 1 to 2 hours to $9 for 5 or more hours. The closest priced off-site option is 160 metres away at $4 an hour. Other nearby choices include a Woolworths Newtown space 260 metres away at $3 an hour, available 24/7, and a 24/7 outdoor lot 340 metres away at $4 an hour.
- Address
- 39 Riddiford Street
- Closest listed space
- Secure Parking Near Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown, 160 m (2 min walk)
Parking Near Newtown
The entrance of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / Roy Serafin
Care Park Rates at Wellington Regional Hospital
Care Park operates the hospital’s on-site parking, with drive-up and online pricing listed for the location (carepark.co.nz). The published drive-up schedule starts at $4 for 1 to 2 hours, then rises to $6 for 2 to 3 hours, $7 for 3 to 4 hours, $8 for 4 to 5 hours and $9 for 5 or more hours (carepark.co.nz).
The campus map marks public parking separately from staff parking and shows the main entrances, while the map also identifies pram parking and cycle parking (healthnz.govt.nz). Accessible bays are marked on the Wellington Regional Hospital campus map, so drivers using mobility parking should use the signed public areas rather than staff-only sections (healthnz.govt.nz).
Parksy Spaces Within Walking Distance of the Hospital
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure parking space in Newtown, 160 metres away, at $4 an hour. It is suited to a short appointment when a nearby off-site bay is more convenient than circulating around the campus.
Further options include Adelaide Road Car Park, a priced space 260 metres away at $5 an hour, and a Woolworths Newtown space 260 metres away at $3 an hour. The Woolworths space is available 24/7, making it useful for early or late visits.
A secure outdoor space at Otago University is 280 metres away at $4 an hour. Two other priced choices are a secure parking lot 320 metres away at $4 an hour and the Hall St Carpark’s secure 24/7 outdoor lot, 340 metres away at $4 an hour. The 24/7 options are the most practical for long visits or shift workers.
Arriving for Appointments and Emergency Care
The campus map shows the main entrances and identifies public parking, staff parking, a staff-only walkway and pram parking (healthnz.govt.nz). For a passenger who needs help walking, use the main entrance shown on the map for the relevant service and arrange the driver’s departure once the passenger is safely inside.
The emergency department has on-site parking through Care Park, but parking is often limited and charges apply (wellingtonicu.com).
Care Park’s published rates make longer stays progressively more expensive, reaching $9 for 5 or more hours (carepark.co.nz). A nearby Parksy space can be worth considering for a planned appointment or shift, while a rapid drop-off is usually more practical when someone is being brought to urgent care.
Buses and Walking Routes to the Hospital
The hospital is at 39 Riddiford Street in Newtown, 180 metres from Newtown centre.
Bus passengers should use the routes and stops serving Riddiford Street and Newtown, then follow the signed approach to the hospital’s main entrances. The campus map marks the main entrances and cycle parking, helping visitors orient themselves after arriving in the area (healthnz.govt.nz).
For patients travelling with prams, the campus map identifies pram parking near the hospital facilities (healthnz.govt.nz). A bus or walking journey can also avoid the limited on-site parking described for the emergency department (wellingtonicu.com).
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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 Wellington Regional Hospital?
Care Park operates the on-site parking, with drive-up rates from $4 for 1 to 2 hours to $9 for 5 or more hours. The closest priced off-site option is 160 metres away at $4 an hour. Other nearby choices include a Woolworths Newtown space 260 metres away at $3 an hour, available 24/7, and a 24/7 outdoor lot 340 metres away at $4 an hour.
What Are the On-Site Parking Rates?
The published Care Park drive-up schedule starts at $4 for 1 to 2 hours. It rises to $6 for 2 to 3 hours, $7 for 3 to 4 hours, $8 for 4 to 5 hours and $9 for 5 or more hours. Drive-up and online pricing are listed for the location.
Where Is the Closest Off-Site Parking?
The closest priced Parksy option is a secure parking space in Newtown, 160 metres away, at $4 an hour. Adelaide Road Car Park and a Woolworths Newtown space are both 260 metres away. Adelaide Road costs $5 an hour, while the Woolworths space costs $3 an hour and is available 24/7.
Is Parking Available for Emergency Department Visits?
The emergency department has on-site parking through Care Park, but parking is often limited and charges apply. For urgent care, a rapid drop-off is usually more practical. Care Park’s published rates reach $9 for 5 or more hours, so a nearby Parksy space can be worth considering for a planned appointment or shift.
What Should Mobility Parking Users Know?
Accessible bays are marked on the campus map. Drivers using mobility parking should use the signed public areas rather than staff-only sections. The map also separates public parking from staff parking and identifies the main entrances, pram parking and cycle parking.
Can I Reach the Hospital by Bus or on Foot?
The hospital is at 39 Riddiford Street in Newtown, 180 metres from Newtown centre. Bus passengers should use routes and stops serving Riddiford Street and Newtown, then follow the signed approach to the main entrances. A bus or walking journey can avoid limited emergency department parking.
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