Parking and Transport

Parking at RPA

Paid hospital parking, including concession rate parking, is available in the RPA visitor and staff multi-storey car park, access via Hospital Road (off Carillon Avenue), Camperdown. 

Disabled parking spaces are available outside the main entrance to RPA on Missenden Rd, the King George V building opposite the main hospital, the Women and Babies entrance on Johns Hopkins Drive, Brodie St off Missenden Rd and at the Gloucester Drive entrance.

There is also parking available for radiotherapy patients outside the Radiation Oncology on Salisbury Rd and dialysis patients off Susan St.

Patients can be dropped off or picked up at any of the timed drop off zones outside the main entrance points to the hospital.

There is also local council metered parking in main cross streets and various other pay car parks in surrounding areas.

RPA Hospital visitor car park rates
Parking duration	Price ($)
0–1 hour	$5
1–2 hours	$10
2–3 hours	$15
3–5 hours	$20
Maximum daily rate (5+ hours)	$25
Lost ticket	$25

Concession parking

Concession rate parking, is available for eligible patients and their carers in the RPA visitor and staff multi-storey car park, access via Hospital Road (off Carillon Avenue), Camperdown.

Eligible patients and carers are those holding a concession card or requiring long term hospitalisation or regular treatment at RPA, as outlined below. A carer is a person providing ongoing support to a family member, neighbour or friend who needs assistance during their course of treatment. Only the primary carer is eligible for concession parking unless approved by the Director of Operations/Director of Clinical Support Services.

Concession rates effective as at 1 July 2019

Concession parking is available for eligible patients, carers and visitors
0-3 hours	FREE
1 exit only Single visit tickets are valid for one entry and one exit only.	$5.60
3 day access card* Frequent use allowing multiple entries and exits within a 3 day period.	$11.30
7 day access card* Frequent use allowing multiple entries and exits within a 7 day period.	$22.60

*Parking spaces subject to availability

Concession card holders

• Holders of a RMS issued Mobility Parking Scheme Permit.
• Holders of a Blue Pensioner Concession Card.
• Holders of a Gold Veterans Affairs Card
• Centerlink Beneficiaries (Senior Health care or Health Care Card)
  

 

How to claim

The above eligible patients or carers must present their concession card, photo identification and original parking entry ticket to the Front Hall Enquiries information desk (Level 5, Main Entrance) or the RPA Visitor and Staff Multi Storey Carpark Information Desk (Secure Parking) to validate their ticket for the concession rate. A validated ticket is required prior to exiting the car park.

Other eligible concessions

• Ongoing cancer treatment patients.
• Patients and their carers who are required to attend the hospital for a course of treatment over a period of time greater than one week.
• Cardiac rehabilitation education and exercise class attendees.
• Daily dressing outpatients.
• Health promotion education class attendees.

 

How to claim

The above eligible patients or carers must present a completed Concession Parking Ticket Authorisation Form signed by a staff member from their treating team confirming their eligibility. Copies of these forms will be available from your treating service or at Front Hall Enquiries information desk (Level 5, Main Hospital entrance).

The signed form must then be presented the RPA Front Hall Enquiries Information Desk (Level 5, Main Hospital entrance) or the RPA Visitor and Staff Multi Storey Carpark Information Desk (Secure Parking) to validate the parking ticket for the concession rate. A validated ticket is required prior to exiting the car park.

For more information regarding eligibility please contact the RPA Information Desk on 9515 8540.

Transport Access Guide

For more information on available transport to RPA Hospital, please see our Transport Access Guide.

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Transport Access Guide.

Taxis

A taxi rank is located opposite the hospital on Salisbury Road (between Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and King George V buildings). If required, a taxi can also be ordered for you.

For further Bus, Train and Ferry timetable, fare and wheelchair access details ring the NSW Transport Info-Line on 131 500 or www.transportnsw.info

Bicycles

Bike stands are provided outside the main entrances to RPA.