At a glance
- Where to park
- Three choices, in the hospital’s own order of best availability: the 24-hour set-down bays under the front of the hospital (15 minutes), the basement car park at the southern end, and Car Park 1 on the ground level north of the multi-deck car park, entered from Winthrop Avenue
- What it costs
- All car parks on the campus are run by Wilson Parking at the same rates: free for 0 to 15 minutes, $4.00 for up to an hour, then another $4.00 for each whole hour up to $28.00 (as of 1 July 2026); there is no pro-rata charge
- Who it’s for
- Parents, carers and visitors driving to Perth Children’s Hospital on Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, and families who expect to visit many times
- What to do now
- If your child is an inpatient or has four or more outpatient appointments in 28 days, ask the ward or clinic for a concession slip on your first visit; the reduced rate is $5 a day
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, against the Perth Children’s Hospital and Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Trust pages
- Not yet confirmed
- Whether the basement car park is eligible for the concession (the eligibility page names only the multi-deck car park, while its steps mention the basement), and what the extra charge is after 24 hours
Most families driving to Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) will park in the basement or in Car Park 1, pay by the hour at the same rate as the rest of the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, and can ask for a reduced rate of $5 a day if their child is admitted or visits often. The hospital’s own bays in front of the Main Entrance are for pick-up and drop-off, not for staying.
This guide uses the Perth Children’s Hospital “Travelling to PCH” and “Concession parking” pages and the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Trust rates page (last updated 20 July 2026), checked on Sunday 8 November 2026. Perth uses Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8), with no daylight saving. PCH is on the same campus as Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, which has its own guide: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital parking.
Where should I park at Perth Children’s Hospital?
The hospital lists three car parks as the closest to PCH, in order of best availability.
| Car park | Where it is | How you get in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCH set-down bays (24/7) | In the front undercroft of PCH, in front of the Main Entrance and the Emergency Department entrance | From Hospital Avenue; the northern entrance and southern exit are one way only | Emergency Department, pick up and drop off |
| Basement car park at PCH (24/7) | The southern end of PCH, north of the ambulance entry | From Hospital Avenue, closest to the southern end | Emergency Department and the inpatient wards, through the Green lifts |
| Car Park 1 (24/7) | Ground level, north of the QEIIMC Multi-Deck Car Park | Through the multi-deck car park from the traffic lights on Winthrop Avenue; turn right through the boom gates, drive straight through on the ground floor to the outdoor car park, following the signs for visitor parking | All areas of the hospital |
Can I stop at the front door to drop someone off?
Yes, in the set-down bays, which are open 24 hours a day. They are 15-minute bays, and ACROD pass holders get 30 minutes with no maximum height. The hospital says they give the best access to the Emergency Department and are for picking up and dropping off. If you need longer, move to the basement or Car Park 1.
Taxis are collected from the same area. The collection point is outside the Emergency Department entrance, in the 15-minute patient set-down area, where you look for the yellow taxi collection point signage. You can call a taxi with the button at the information desk on the ground level inside the main entrance, or from the phones in the corridor between the Atrium and the Emergency Department.
What if I have a tall vehicle or an ACROD permit?
The hospital gives overhead clearances for the accessible bays:
- The basement car park has 25 ACROD bays at a 2.5 metre overhead clearance.
- Car Park 1 has bays at a 3.4 metre overhead clearance, entered through the multi-deck car park. Bays are also available on the ground level by entering through the left lane and turning left.
- The set-down bays have no maximum height for ACROD pass holders.
How much does parking cost?
The hospital says every car park on the campus is run by Wilson Parking, with the same charges across the site. The Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Trust lists the visitor rates as of 1 July 2026, and says fees are charged per whole hour, not pro rata.
| Time parked | Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 to 15 minutes | Free |
| 15 minutes to 1 hour | $4.00 |
| 1 to 2 hours | $8.00 |
| 2 to 3 hours | $12.00 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $16.00 |
| 4 to 5 hours | $20.00 |
| 5 to 6 hours | $24.00 |
| 6 to 24 hours | $28.00 |
Because the charge is per whole hour, a visit of 61 minutes costs the same as one of two hours: $8.00. The Trust says additional charges apply after 24 hours, but does not give the amount on the rates page.
If you have a problem at a pay station, with Pay by Plate or with PayStay, the Trust lists PayStay on 1300 322 111, Wilson Parking on (08) 9388 2546 (also for charge enquiries and refunds, 24 hours a day) and the QEII Parking Department on (08) 6457 1787.
Who can get the $5 a day concession?
PCH runs a concession scheme for families whose child’s care means they come to the hospital often. Eligible families pay a reduced rate of $5 a day, with one permit per family per day. The hospital says the scheme is restricted to visitor car parks that use a post-pay system, and names the QEIIMC multi-deck car park as the one that currently qualifies.
| Who | When you become eligible |
|---|---|
| Inpatients (admitted patients): Patient Assisted Travel Scheme eligible patients and ACROD permit holders | From day 1 (the page lists these two groups under the day 1 line; its table layout is hard to read, so ask staff) |
| Inpatients who hold an Australian national or state government Concession or Health Care card | From day 3 |
| All inpatients, in a single admission | From day 5 |
| Outpatients with four or more appointments in 28 days per family, siblings included | Eligible |
| Outpatients who are ACROD permit holders | Eligible |
Parents who already receive parking rights at Ronald McDonald House are excluded from the concession.
How do I get the concession?
During the day, while the Information Desk on the ground level is open (6:30am to 9pm every day):
- Take a ticket when you enter the PCH basement car park or the multi-deck car park.
- Before you leave the clinical area, ask the medical, nursing, allied health or clerical staff for a concession parking approval slip. A staff member checks your eligibility.
- Take the signed slip to an Information Officer at the Information Desk to have your ticket validated.
- Insert the validated ticket at the pay station, which reads the barcode and asks for the concession amount. Pay, collect your ticket and exit.
Depending on your child’s expected length of stay, approval can be given for up to seven consecutive days, after which you need a new approval.
After hours (9pm to 6:30am every day), only a single-day concession ticket is available. You take a ticket on entry and ask a PCH staff member for an approval slip. The staff member tells the Hospital Clinical Manager, who comes to the clinical area and swaps your ticket for a pre-validated one. It stays valid up to midnight on the day it is issued, and you pay the concession amount at the pay station as usual.
Is there anything for private patients?
Yes. The hospital says parents and carers whose child is admitted to PCH and is covered by private health insurance can get free daily parking vouchers. The details are on the hospital’s “Private patient parking” page.
Can someone help me from Car Park 1 to the hospital?
The hospital runs the Stitches Shuttle for people who have parked in Car Park 1. Two shuttles run in both directions between Car Park 1 and the PCH Main Entrance or Emergency Department, from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 8am to 4pm on weekends. You can request a ride with equipment, including a wheelchair, or with belongings. The hospital says it is staffed by volunteers and depends on volunteer availability. The booking number is on the “Travelling to PCH” page; this guide does not reproduce it because it is a mobile number.
A Volunteer Concierge also helps families travel in and out of the hospital, at admission and at discharge, from 8am to 8pm on weekdays and 8am to 4pm on weekends. Talk to your child’s treating team about it.
Can I get there without a car?
The hospital says there are frequent buses to the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, with several stops along Hospital Avenue and Monash Avenue. For trains:
| Start at | Then |
|---|---|
| Shenton Park station (2 km away, Fremantle line) | Catch the 999 bus to the Hospital Avenue QEII Medical Centre stop |
| Elizabeth Quay Station | Catch the free Purple CAT, or the 950, 103 or 24 bus, to the same stop |
| Subiaco Station | Catch the 97 bus |
| Leederville Station | Catch the 96 bus |
Plan your trip on the Transperth journey planner or call Transperth on 13 62 13. Our guide to Transperth fares and Go Anywhere tickets covers what the trip costs. The hospital also provides bicycle racks close to the main entry, and says there are many pathways and cycle routes for walking and cycling.
Families from the country can ask about the Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS), which subsidises travel and accommodation for eligible WA country residents who travel long distances for certain specialist services.
Sources
- Perth Children’s Hospital — Travelling to PCH (checked 8 November 2026)
- Perth Children’s Hospital — Concession parking
- QEII Medical Centre Trust — Visitor Parking Rates (last updated 20 July 2026)
Featured image: Perth Children’s Hospital (photo: Samuel Wiki / CC0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with Perth Children’s Hospital, the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre Trust, Wilson Parking or Transperth. Rates and rules can change; check the hospital’s pages and the signs on the day.