Parking Near Macquarie University Metro Station, Macquarie Park
Where Can I Park for Macquarie University Metro Station?
For campus parking, Macquarie University’s visitor rate is $22.40 for the first hour, $11.10 per hour thereafter and $89 maximum daily. Commuters can access 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. Private spaces nearby start at $2 an hour, 140 metres away.
- Address
- 140 Herring Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
- Closest listed space
- Secure Private Parking in Macquarie Park - 24/7 Access!, 140 m (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Macquarie Park, 1.3 km (16 min walk)
Parking Near Macquarie Park
A metro station platform Photo: Pexels / Andres Escalona Vergara
Parking at Macquarie University Metro Station
Macquarie University Metro Station sits at 140 Herring Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113, on the corner of Herring Road and the university campus (students.mq.edu.au).
Drivers heading to campus can use Macquarie University’s general campus car parks instead. Visitor parking is charged at $22.40 for the first hour, $11.10 per hour thereafter and $89 maximum daily (mq.edu.au). Macquarie Centre also has over 5,000 parking spaces, with its car park and Express Car Park open 24 hours, 7 days a week (macquariecentre.com.au).
Commuter Parking and Busy-Period Planning at the University Station
Transport for NSW provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day when a driver completes a public transport journey with an accepted Opal card and uses that Opal card when exiting the car park (transportnsw.info). This arrangement is designed for commuters combining a car trip with public transport, rather than for parking without a recorded public transport journey.
Macquarie University says it offers many parking spaces for people travelling to campus by car (students.mq.edu.au). The university’s visitor rate reaches an $89 maximum daily charge, so a full-day campus stay needs to be budgeted separately from a public-transport commuter parking journey (mq.edu.au).
Nearby Private Parking Spaces in Macquarie Park
Two private parking spaces are listed 140 metres from the station, both at $2 an hour.
A private parking space 150 metres away is listed at $45 a month, making it the priced option suited to a regular commuter who needs repeated access. Two further private spaces are listed 250 metres away at $3 an hour, giving occasional commuters a choice of priced spaces within a short walk of the station.
Street Parking Rules Around Herring Road and Macquarie Park
The station address is on Herring Road, beside Macquarie University (students.mq.edu.au). Drivers using nearby streets need to follow the posted parking controls applying to each individual bay, including any signed time limit, clearway, loading restriction or permit requirement.
Parking enforcement in the area is particularly relevant around a metro station and university campus, where commuter demand combines with campus visitors and local activity. A vehicle left on-street must comply with the sign at the parking position, rather than relying on the station destination or the availability of nearby private spaces.
Metro, Bus and Park-and-Ride Alternatives From the Station
Macquarie Park is the nearest other station listed for this location, at 1.3 kilometres or a 16-minute walk. Macquarie University has its own Sydney Metro station on the corner of Herring Road and the university campus, giving campus travellers a direct rail connection (students.mq.edu.au).
Macquarie Centre provides an alternative large parking destination with over 5,000 spaces and 24-hour, 7-day opening (macquariecentre.com.au). For a separate paid car park, Secure Parking lists 3 Byfield Street, Macquarie Park, with a $12 flat daily rate for the full car park opening hours, available weekdays, weekends and public holidays; entry is after 6:00 am (secureparking.com.au).
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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 Macquarie University Metro Station?
For campus parking, Macquarie University’s visitor rate is $22.40 for the first hour, $11.10 per hour thereafter and $89 maximum daily. Commuters can access 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. Private spaces nearby start at $2 an hour, 140 metres away.
What Is the Visitor Parking Rate at Macquarie University?
Visitor parking is charged at $22.40 for the first hour, $11.10 per hour thereafter and $89 maximum daily. Drivers heading to campus can use the university’s general campus car parks, but a full-day campus stay needs to be budgeted separately from a public-transport commuter parking journey.
How Does Free Commuter Parking Work at Macquarie University Metro Station?
Transport for NSW provides up to 18 hours of free parking each day when a driver completes a public transport journey with an accepted Opal card and uses that Opal card when exiting the car park. This arrangement is designed for commuters combining a car trip with public transport, rather than parking without a recorded journey.
What Private Parking Is Available Near Macquarie University Metro Station?
Two private parking spaces are listed 140 metres from the station at $2 an hour. A private space 150 metres away is listed at $45 a month, suited to a regular commuter needing repeated access. Two further spaces are listed 250 metres away at $3 an hour, providing occasional commuters with priced options within a short walk.
What Street Parking Rules Apply Around Herring Road?
Drivers using nearby streets need to follow the posted controls applying to each individual bay, including any signed time limit, clearway, loading restriction or permit requirement. A vehicle left on-street must comply with the sign at the parking position, rather than relying on the station destination or nearby private-space availability.
What Are the Parking Alternatives Near the Station?
Macquarie Centre has over 5,000 parking spaces, with its car park and Express Car Park open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Secure Parking lists 3 Byfield Street with a $12 flat daily rate for full opening hours, available weekdays, weekends and public holidays, with entry after 6:00 am.
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