Royal Women’s Hospital Parking

Location and Specialty

Established in 1856 by physicians John Maud and Richard Tracy, the Royal Women’s Hospital (RWH) is among Australia’s notable and oldest medical facilities. It served as a birthing centre and infirmary for the underprivileged in the early years. Now, it is known for specialties on women and infant healthcare. Visiting hours are from 2:30 pm to 8 pm daily in the main facility, and 3 pm to 8 pm daily in the Sandringham campus.

The Royal Hospital for Women is at 20 Flemington Rd., Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria. It lies in the city centre south of Melbourne airport, and near the waterfront, Newquay and Parkville. From the airport -- by car -- take Mt. Alexander Rd., or if you’re coming from South Yarra, take Brunton Avenue and William St. If you’re coming from Werribee west of RWH, use state route M1 or Prince Hwy.

The hospital specializes in gynaecology (women's health), breastfeeding, breast care, fertility, cancer, pregnancy, contraception and abortion, contraception ultrasound and imaging, period issues, neonatal care (infant), dysplasia (abnormal cell growth), oncology (tumour treatment), sexual assault and violence, unwanted pregnancies, and radiology.

The Royal Women's Hospital also keeps research centres/facilities for anaesthetics, cancer, midwifery, women's infectious disease, pregnancy, mental health, and family violence. The research centres serve as training and teaching grounds for students and professionals.

Nearby RWH are bus stations 401-203 on Grattan St.; 505-546 at Royal Parade; 546 in Melbourne University at Grattan St.; 505 in Melbourne University at Pelham St.; 402 on Flemington Road opposite Cancer Trials Australia and Courtney, Haines and Errol Streets; and 951 on Harker St. at Flemington Road near Murphy St.

Across the Royal Melbourne are tram stations 58 and 59 on Flemington Rd.; 19 in the University of Melbourne at Royal Parade; Morrah St. at Royal Parade; and 19 and 59 on Haymarket at Elizabeth St.

Visitor Parking Options

Patients and visitors who are staying for a few days but not longer than a week can avail of short-term parking.

For short stays, you can opt for street parking, open space or sheltered parking with 24/7 access and CCTV. The nearest parking areas are the following:

• Near west of Royal Women’s Hospital - Undercover parking on Flemington Road, Vale, Wrecklyn and Blackwood Streets; and indoor parking on Oxford, Haines, Chapman, and Blackwood Streets;
• Near South - Indoor lots on Peel and Berkeley Streets;
• Near north – Indoor lots on Park Drive Parkville; street parking on Morrah St., Parkville; and an undercover parking on Park Drive Parkville near St. Carthage's Church;
• West – Indoor lots on Haines St. and undercover parking on Dryburgh St.

If you are staying for more than a week or a month, it is best to use long-term parking options with shelter, 24/7 access and security.

Long-term Stay Parking Options

Visitors, hospital staff, and long-term patients would save money by using long-term parking. The most accessible parking lots are the following:

• Near west - Indoor and undercover parking, indoor and lock up garages on Vale, Wrecklyn Streets and Flemington Rd;
• Southwest – Indoor lots on Leveson Street in the south; undercover, underground and indoor lots on Blackwood St. opposite Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre;
• In the south – Lock-up garage on Berkeley St.; indoor lots on Peel, Barry, Oconnell, and Courtney Streets; and undercover parking on Bedford Street.;
• Near north – An outdoor lot on Park Drive Parkville; street parking on Morrah Street; and an indoor lot on Park Drive near Jaguers Ln.

For the best parking service, opt for parking features such as security gates, CCTV, and 24/7 access, and choose your preferred parking types – sheltered, undercover, or indoor.

Staff Parking Options

If you are a member of the resident staff, you can save time and money by using long-term parking and avoid the hassles. For extra security and weatherproofing, use parking with 24/7 access, CCTV, shelter, underground and lighting.

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