--- description: Park near Macquarie Park Metro Station with up to 18 hours of free Park&Ride parking using an accepted Opal card and exit tap each day. title: Parking Near Macquarie Park Metro Station, NSW | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-metro-station-da0cf2ef.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Macquarie Park Metro Station, NSW Transport Parking · Macquarie Park, New South Wales · Macquarie Park Metro Station Published 5 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 42 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113 [Airport Parking (SYD)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/nsw/syd) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/macquarie-park) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/nsw/macquarie-park) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/nsw/macquarie-park) Where Can I Park for Macquarie Park Metro Station? Macquarie Park Metro Station is at 42 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113. Eligible Park&Ride commuters can receive up to 18 hours of free parking each day when they complete a public transport journey with an accepted Opal card and use it when exiting. Nearby paid options include secure parking 190 metres away at $10 an hour and undercover parking 210 metres away at $10 a day. Listen to article 6:43 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.
Address
42 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Closest listed space
Secure Underground Parking in Macquarie Park, 190 m (3 min walk)
Nearest station
Macquarie Park, 0 m (1 min walk)
## Parking Near Macquarie Park [Secure Underground Parking in Macquarie Park $10.00/hr 190 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/macquarie-park/secure-underground-parking-macquarie-park-196543) [Secure Undercover Parking in Macquarie Park - Space 102791 $10.00/day 210 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/macquarie-park/secure-undercover-parking-in-macquarie-park-space--94876) [Lot in Macquarie Park, NSW $450.00/mo 220 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/macquarie-park/lot-macquarie-park-nsw-197967) [Affordable Outdoor Parking in Macquarie Park - 24/7 Access $6.00/hr 370 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/macquarie-park/affordable-outdoor-parking-macquarie-park-247-access-96151) [Secure Private Parking in North Ryde for Just $160/month $160.00/mo 510 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/north-ryde/secure-private-parking-north-ryde-160month-89823) [Secure Parking Near Macquarie Park - North Ryde Deal $3.50/day 510 m](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/nsw/north-ryde/secure-parking-near-macquarie-park-north-ryde-deal-152954) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![A metro station platform](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-metro-station-da0cf2ef.webp) A metro station platform Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/@platon-matakaev-162269967) / Platon Matakaev ## Parking at Macquarie Park Metro Station on Waterloo Road Macquarie Park Metro Station is at 42 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, with the platform entrance at the station address. Transport for NSW says commuters can receive up to 18 hours of [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) each day when they complete a public transport journey with an accepted Opal card and use that Opal card when exiting the car park (transportnsw.info). The Transport for NSW Park&Ride programme applies the same up-to-18-hour arrangement to participating commuter car parks when drivers connect to public transport with an Opal card (transportnsw.info). Service NSW describes the benefit as free parking for up to 18 hours each day at a Transport Park&Ride car park when travelling on public transport (service.nsw.gov.au). This makes an eligible Park&Ride facility a practical choice for a full working day rather than a short station visit. ## Street Parking Rules Near Macquarie Park Metro Station Waterloo Road carries traffic between the station, Macquarie Centre and surrounding commercial areas, so kerbside parking is not a dependable substitute for a commuter facility. The station address is 42 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, and drivers need to use the signed parking arrangement applying to the particular section of road. Transport for NSW identifies commuter parking as a distinct Park&Ride arrangement, with the public transport journey and Opal card forming part of the free-parking conditions (transportnsw.info). The conditions are tied to the car park rather than to unrestricted street parking, so a vehicle left on the street does not gain the Park&Ride benefit. Show map of Macquarie Park ## Parksy Parking Spaces Around the Station Parksy lists a secure underground space in Macquarie Park, 190 metres away, priced at $10 an hour, and a secure undercover space 210 metres away at $10 a day. A lot in Macquarie Park, NSW, is 220 metres away and costs $450 a month, making it suited to regular weekday parking rather than occasional trips. For flexible access, an outdoor space in Macquarie Park with 24/7 access is 370 metres away at $6 an hour. Two secure North Ryde spaces are 510 metres away: one costs $160 a month and the other costs $3.50 a day. The underground and undercover options suit drivers wanting a more protected space close to the station, while the monthly listings suit commuters who park regularly. ## Commuter Planning for the Station Car Park Transport for NSW says Park&Ride car parks offer up to 18 hours of parking to commuters who connect to public transport using an Opal card (transportnsw.info). The Opal card must be used when exiting the car park for the free-parking arrangement to apply (transportnsw.info). Drivers planning a full day on the network should therefore treat the card as part of the parking process, not only as a train or metro fare method. Secure Parking lists its 3 Byfield Street, Macquarie Park car park with a $12 flat daily rate for the full car park open hours, available on weekdays, weekends and public holidays, with entry after 6:00 AM (secureparking.com.au). The facility is a paid alternative for commuters whose plans do not fit a Park&Ride visit. Macquarie Centre also reports over 5,000 parking spaces and 24-hour, seven-day access (macquariecentre.com.au). ## Walking and Public Transport Connections From Macquarie Park Macquarie Park is the nearest station to the listed address, at 0 metres and a 1-minute walk. Macquarie University station is about a 16-minute walk away, while North Ryde station is about an 18-minute walk away. The Parksy North Ryde listings are each 510 metres from the station, giving drivers another nearby parking area to consider. The station is on Waterloo Road, with bus connections serving Macquarie Park and the surrounding university, retail and business precincts. Park&Ride facilities provide another connection option because Transport for NSW allows up to 18 hours of parking when commuters complete a public transport journey with an accepted Opal card (transportnsw.info). Macquarie Centre is off the M2 Highway and reports 24-hour, seven-day operation, which can help drivers approaching the precinct from the motorway (macquariecentre.com.au). Show street view near Macquarie Park Metro Station ## Sources - [Australian Government transport department](https://www.infrastructure.gov.au) - [NSW Government road rules](https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules) - [Commuter parking](https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/drive/parking/commuter-parking) - [Transport for NSW](https://transportnsw.info) - [3 Byfield Street, Macquarie Park NSW Car Park](https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/car-parks/australia/nsw/3-byfield-street-macquarie-park-car-park/) - [Transport Park&Ride car parks](https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/drive/parking/transport-parkride-car-parks) - [Location & Parking](https://www.macquariecentre.com.au/centre-info/location-parking) - [Park for free when you ride public transport - Service NSW](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/park-for-free-when-you-ride-public-transport) \* 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 Macquarie Park Metro Station? Macquarie Park Metro Station is at 42 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113. Eligible Park&Ride commuters can receive up to 18 hours of free parking each day when they complete a public transport journey with an accepted Opal card and use it when exiting. Nearby paid options include secure parking 190 metres away at $10 an hour and undercover parking 210 metres away at $10 a day. ### How Does Free Park&Ride Parking Work at Macquarie Park Metro Station? Transport for NSW says Park&Ride commuters can receive up to 18 hours of free parking each day when they connect to public transport using an accepted Opal card. The Opal card must also be used when exiting the car park for the free-parking arrangement to apply, making the card part of the parking process. ### Can I Use Street Parking Near the Station for Park&Ride Parking? Waterloo Road carries traffic between the station, Macquarie Centre and surrounding commercial areas, so kerbside parking is not a dependable substitute for a commuter facility. Drivers need to follow the signed arrangement for each section of road. The Park&Ride conditions apply to the car park, not unrestricted street parking. ### What Paid Parking Spaces Are Available Near Macquarie Park Metro Station? Parksy lists a secure underground space 190 metres away at $10 an hour and a secure undercover space 210 metres away at $10 a day. A lot 220 metres away costs $450 a month, while an outdoor space with 24/7 access is 370 metres away at $6 an hour. Two secure North Ryde spaces are 510 metres away. ### What Is the Secure Parking Daily Rate for Commuters? Secure Parking lists its 3 Byfield Street, Macquarie Park car park with a $12 flat daily rate for the full car park open hours. It is available on weekdays, weekends and public holidays, with entry after 6:00 AM. This is a paid alternative for commuters whose plans do not fit a Park&Ride visit. ### How Far Are the Nearby Stations and What Connections Are Available? Macquarie Park is the nearest station to the listed address, at 0 metres and a 1-minute walk. Macquarie University station is about a 16-minute walk away, while North Ryde station is about an 18-minute walk away. 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