Whether you’re visiting Ipswich Central for a short trip, spending the day in town, or commuting to work, you’ll find plenty of convenient parking options available.
Nicholas Street Precinct Carpark
With over 1,000 undercover spaces available, the Nicholas Street Precinct Carpark is the convenient and stress-free way to explore the city centre. From here, you’re perfectly positioned and only a short walk away to visit Tulmur Place, the Nicholas Street Precinct, Top of Town, Ipswich Art Gallery and much more.
The carpark offers:
- Up to 3 hours free parking on weekdays
- Free parking after 5.00pm on weekdays
- Early bird entry before 8.30am
- Free parking all day on weekends and public holidays
Standard rates apply thereafter.
How to get there
Enter via Bremer Street for easy access to the dedicated precinct car park. Lifts connect you directly to Tulmur Place, the centre of the Nicholas Street Precinct.
Other Short-Stay Parking (less than 4 hours)
Metered parking operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, ensuring turnover so spaces remain available. Outside these hours and on public holidays, on-street parking is free—just be sure to check signage for any restrictions.
Other Long-Stay Parking (more than 4 hours)
There are several long-term parking options, both on and off-street.
Council Operated Car Parks include:
- Gordan Street (formerly Marsden Parade)
- Olga Street
- Riverheart Parklands
- Nerima Gardens
- Denmark Hill
Privately Operated Car Parks are located at:
- Health Plaza, Bell Street
- Ipswich Hospital, Chelmsford Avenue
As these car parks are privately owned, fees and regulations may vary.
Parking Maps and Accessibility
Council parking maps highlight the free, short-term, and long-term parking options available in the Ipswich city centre:
Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.