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Getting to campus
How to get to and around our campus
We have some parking options for drivers, but we also promote more environmentally friendly ways of getting to campus, such as cycling and using public transport.
Camperdown/Darlington campus (main campus)
There are two main entrances, one on Parramatta Rd and one on City Rd. As the campus is quite large, the best transport option will depend on your destination.
Train
Redfern is a 10-minute walk to the campus. Many students walk this route, and a free shuttle bus runs between Fisher Library and Redfern Station in the evening during semester. Students walking from South Eveleigh and Darlington campus, and vice versa, can use the Southern Concourse at Redfern Station to do so.
Central is a 15-minute walk along City Rd and George St. There are frequent buses from Railway Square to Parramatta Rd and City Rd.
Bus
If you are arriving by bus, there are stops at our main entrances on Parramatta Rd and City Rd. Use the campus map to locate the closest bus stop to your destination.
Fisher Library to Redfern train station
The University operates free bus services that run approximately every 20 minutes between the Fisher Library and Redfern train station.
These services operate all year, apart from weekends, public holidays and the Christmas shut down period. Regular and express services run frequently.
View the bus timetable and the bus route (pdf, 9.1MB).
You can track the bus on the app Transport Me, by selecting Big Bus Co. as the operator.
Accessible bus for people with a disability
We have an eight-seater mini bus with full hydraulic wheelchair lift. For more details, call Campus Security on 9351 3487.
Select 'bike parking' on the campus map to find secure bicycle parking stations.
There are three bike repair stations on campus. One located outside the Chemistry Building on Eastern Avenue, another in front of the Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre car park on Darlington Campus and one on Western Avenue, on the Grose Farm Lane walkway, between the ovals. These are self-service bicycle repair station with an air pump, allen wrenches, screw drivers and tyre levers.
There is limited parking on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus. The availability of parking at the University varies and in the interests of sustainability we encourage people to use public transport, walk or cycle in by using bicycle parking, safe pedestrian routes, and the campus bus.
Parking is available on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus for staff, students and visitors. There are several carpark buildings, outdoor parking areas, and off-street parking.
The University is a paid parking area at all times
Pay As You Go (PAYG) parking was introduced in January 2023
In January 2023, the University introduced Pay As You Go (PAYG) parking system across the Camperdown/Darlington and Mallet Street campuses for both staff, students and service contractors. From this date parking at a reduced tariff (maximum of $5 per day) will need to be paid for through the OPark app.
The PAYG system will better support the flexible work and study practices of our staff and students by only requiring staff and students to pay for parking for the days and times they park on campus, instead of on an annualised basis.
Motorcycle parking on campus is free. Please ensure you are parked in a 'motorcycle only' bay.
There will be no change to designated disabled parking bays on campus.
Mobility parking permits
If you hold a valid RTA Mobility Parking Permit, you can use the designated disabled parking bays on campus.
You can also park for free in any numbered parking bay, other than those marked with restrictions such as ‘University Owned Vehicles Only’ or ‘Loading Zone’.
Your permit must be displayed clearly at all times.
Casual parking
There is limited parking on Camperdown/Darlington campuses.
Casual parking is available at a rate of $4 per hour, up to a maximum charge of $24 per day. We have a paperless system, using licence plate recognition technology. No parking tickets are required. No paper receipts are provided. You will need to take a photo of the final screen showing a URL address to contact to obtain a parking receipt.
The University provides a number of payment methods to park on campus;
- Parking Meter Machines accept:
- EFT (credit card) payments
‘Alternate Pay Stations Locations’ map located next to all parking meter machines to show the location of all parking meter machines on campus and the type of payment accepted. Please note that the machines do not provide change, and the University does not offer refunds.
- Download the CellOPark app onto your mobile phone and add register your vehicle licence plate and credit card to pay for parking. All parking meter machines have a sticker advertising the CellOPark app.
- From 25 December you will need to download the OPark app to park on campus.
If a parking meter machine is not working you will need to locate another parking meter machine to make payment or download the CellOPark app. The University is a paid parking area at all times. Payment must be made to park on campus. Failure to purchase a paid parking session may incur a fine.
Road rules and fines
NSW road rules apply throughout University campuses and relevant signage and pavement markings are displayed on all entrances to the University campus.
If you or your vehicle is in breach of the rules, an infringement notice can be issued.
This penalty is determined under Australian road rules, not by the University.
Fines are processed by Revenue NSW and are subject to enforcement in the same way as if the offence occurred on a public street.
For details on fines, please visit the Revenue NSW website.
Find parking
To locate parking spaces on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus, go to MazeMaps and select the icon for ‘Car Parking’, ‘Motorbike Parking' or 'Parking- Accessible'.
Transition to OPark - 20 December 2024
You may have received an email last night from CellOPark titled ‘Important Notice: Cancellation of transition Notice’. The University’s parking provider has advised that this email was sent from the CellOPark email account without authorisation and should be ignored and deleted.
The transition to OPark is still taking place as previously communicated by the University. Our parking provider has advised that no external breach has taken place and that all user data is secured.
We are working closely with our parking provider and will provide a further update today.
CellOPark, is rebranding to OPark from 25 December 2024
The University’s parking provider, CellOPark, is rebranding to OPark from 25 December 2024. To continue parking on campus, you will need to download the new OPark app to your device and log in to have your account migrated automatically.
What's changing?
- From 25 December 2024, all parking sessions at University campuses will be via OPark.
- If you have an account registered with CellOPark you will not need to re-register your account in OPark – CellOPark users at the University of Sydney will be automatically migrated. To enhance security, you will be prompted to set a new password the first time you log in to OPark.
- Parking sessions can be started from the OPark app, from the OPark website (https://opark.com.au) or by using their call-to-park service on 02 5300 1012.
- Motorcycles, mopeds and scooters will no longer require a parking session through OPark.
How to get ready
- Download the OPark App from either Google Play or the Apple Store.
- Open the OPark app and follow the instructions to set a new password. Once logged in – make sure all your details are correct, including your vehicle and payment details.
- Continue to use CellOPark until OPark is live from Wednesday 25 December 2024.
Other features
OPark will give users the ability to:
- Start and stop parking sessions on demand, as well as set a pre-defined time.
- Have multiple affiliations (i.e. someone who is a staff member or student at more than one institution).
- Pay for a single transaction (i.e. ad-hoc), not just monthly.
- Set reminders to start your session with "iArrived", a premium service feature.
Please note
f you are using a non-Australian Google Play or App store and cannot see the OPark app, contact OPark at support@opark.com.au or call 02 5300 1012. Meanwhile, you can use the website (www.opark.com.au) using your same login or use the call-to-park service on 02 5300 1012.
You will still be able to access your parking transaction history in the CellOPark app.
OPark FAQs
Where do I get the OPark app? Is it free?
The app can be downloaded for Android or Apple devices from Google Play and the Apple Store. It is free to download with no hidden costs.
Do I need a smart phone to use OPark?
No. You can register for OPark and start or stop a session from any computer, landline or standard mobile phone. If you park and wait until you are in your office to access OPark please be aware that you are open to the possibility of being issued an infringement notice during the time it takes for you walk to your office to activate your parking session.
Also, the parking meter machines on campus will still be available if you don’t have access to a smartphone.
Where do I enter my Unikey in the OPark app?
Menu > My Account " Affiliations > Add 'Student/Staff ID'
The menu on my app says ‘visitor’ instead of staff/student, what can I do?
You will need to add your Unikey into your profile. Go to Menu > My Account > Affiliations and add your Unikey into the field marked ‘Student/Staff ID.
I am an affiliate at the University. Are affiliates classified as "staff" under the new parking arrangements?
Yes, if you have a Unikey then you will be classed as staff and will be eligible to park in staff-only parking locations and pay the reduced tariff.
I am a casual staff member and full-time student at the University. I currently hold a "hybrid" permit. Does this mean that I can park in both the staff and student parking spots?
Yes, students with a hybrid permit can park in both staff and student parking spots.
How much does it cost to park on campus using the PAYG system?
The cost will depend on the time a vehicle is parked on the campus. However, the reduced tariff of $5 (capped fee) per day will be available for staff and students with a valid Unikey to park on campus.
How is the per day cap rate of $5 calculated? If I park at 2:00 pm will the session be carried over to 2:00 pm the next day?
The reduced tariff of $5 (capped fee) per day is valid for same-day parking. Once a session is started it will continue running until 11:59 pm the same day unless you stop it earlier.
How much will I be charged if I only have to park for a short time?
Your parking session will be charged minute by minute up to the maximum daily rate of $5 per day if you park using your Unikey.
What happens if I park on campus twice in one day? Do I need to stop my session and restart another when I get back?
If you need to leave campus it is recommended that you do not stop the parking session if your intent is to return to the campus.
By keeping the session active you only get billed once and can utilise the capped rate of $5 per day. If you start/stop against each session you will be charged for each parking session accordingly.
However, if you remain parked on campus across consecutive days, you'll need to start a parking session at the beginning of each day.
I am a staff member and can’t see the reduced rate to park?
You must register your Unikey on your OPark account to purchase the reduce tariff. If you don't have a Unikey then you are not eligible to park using the reduced tariff.
Why was I charged $1 after entering my credit card details on the OPark app? I haven’t used any feature yet.
The $1 you see on your credit card statement is not a charge and it will automatically return to your account. This does not need to be actioned.
As OPark charges accounts on a monthly basis, they need to ensure that the card entered is valid. OPark carry out a ‘pre-authorisation’, meaning you may see $1 charged to your account. This is NOT a charge and will be released in a few days back to your account.
The Unikey registered on my OPark account is validated as ‘staff’, but I am still being charged $24 per day. Who should I contact to rectify this issue?
To rectify this error please contact the traffic office. You can email security.traffic@sydney.edu.au
How much does it cost to park a motorcycle on campus?
Motorcycle parking on campus is free. You no longer require a parking session on OPark. Motorcycles must park in 'motorcycle only' bays
Premium services – how to unsubscribe?
What are the premium services offered by OPark? How do I turn the premium services on/off?
Staff and students do not need the premium account to access PAYG on campus.
OPark premium services include unlimited SMS reminders and an iMoved and iArrived service at $1.99 per vehicle per month. This is undertaken on a "DIDN'T PARK DON'T PAY' basis, meaning that if you haven't used OPark in a given billing cycle, you will not be charged.
- The SMS reminders are sent 15 minutes before parking is due to expire advising you to act.
- The iMoved service is a feature that helps you to remember to stop a session. Further information regarding the iMoved feature can be found on the OPark website.
- The iArrived service is a feature that reminds you to start your session. Further information regarding iArrived can be found on the Opark website.
You can opt in or out of the service at any time from the profile page of your online account (currently via the desktop site). Just check (or un-check) the box and click 'update'.
Maximum daily price
The maximum daily rate of $5 was set to be favourably comparable with parking options at other universities and provide a significantly reduced rate to comparable parking options near the campus.
How is my personal data provided to OPark secured? What data is the University providing to OPark?
OPark Australia is bound by the Australian Privacy Principles of the Privacy Act 1988 APPs to protect the privacy of individuals.
Data provided toOPark will be shared only by the user.
The University will only provide a response to whether the Unikey entered by a user belong to a student, staff or is invalid to determine the reduced parking rate.
What if someone else uses my Unikey?
ICT have corrective measures in place and are actively monitoring Unikey duplication issues. If someone else tries to use your Unikey please contact ICT or OPark support to report the issue.
Note - the app would not allow the same UniKey to be applied to multiple accounts concurrently.
Can I choose a favourite zone, so I don’t need to scroll through the whole list of zones every time?
Yes – when you have located the zone you’re likely to use more often than not, press the star (shown in blue) to add it to your ‘favourites’ list. The favourites list is accessible from your home screen in the app.
I am a staff member and have registered on the OPark app using my staff Unikey. When I open the app in the multistorey carparks, I am given the choice of multiple zones to park in. How do I know which one is the right one for me?
There will be only one staff zone that can be used by staff at multiple locations.
What zone do I select when parking in staff-only restricted carparks?
Zone 2006200 should be selected.
What if I don’t find a parking spot?
If you cannot access a car park you will not pay for the service.
Parking locations and availability
These car parking locations will now only be available to staff members (no student parking) between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
- The Law School Carpark
- Charles Perkins Centre
- Abercrombie Business school
- Edward Ford Building
- Western Avenue Carpark
- Sand Roll House
- Merewether Building
- Chemical Engineering
- Manning Road Carpark
- Wallace Theatre
- Russel Place Carpark
- Nicholson Building
- JD Stewart car park
- Michael Spence Administration
- Medical Foundation Building
- Margaret Telfer
These car parking locations will be available to both staff and students between 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday.
- Shepherd Street Carpark
- SIT carpark
- Science Road
- Technology Lan
- Manning Road
- The Round House
- Veterinary Conference Centre
- Western Avenue
- University place
- Barff Road
- Bio Chem Carpark
- Maze Crescent
- Blackwattle Creek Lane
- McMaster/Vet Hospital
- Front of the Sports Aquatic Centre
All car parking locations will be available to both staff and students after 4.30pm Monday to Friday and available all-day Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays unless otherwise advised.
VET staff should park in McMaster/Vet Hospital car park between 08.00pm till 08.00am Monday to Friday
There will be no change to designated disabled parking bays on campus. They will always remain available for valid RTA Mobility Parking Permit holders.
Motorcycles must only be parked in designated motorcycle parking areas or marked motorcycle parking bays. They must not be parked in bicycle racks.
FAQs
Can I still park on campus with a valid RTA Mobility Parking permit?
There will be no change to designated disabled parking bays on campus.
How much does it cost to park a motorcycle on campus?
Motorcycle parking on campus is free and you do not need to purchase a parking session in OPark.
Where is the motorcycle parking on campus?
Motorcycle parking locations can be viewed on campus maps. You must park your motorcycle in these designated motorcycle parking areas or marked motorcycle parking bays only. Motorcycles must not be parked in bicycle racks on campus.
Some motorcycle parking bays have no signage. How do I know where I can park?
Signage is installed to clearly indicate all areas and parking bays where motorcycles can park on campus.
Does this also apply to mopeds (scooters)?
Yes. Owners of mopeds and scooters have free parking and do not need to purchase a parking session in OPark.
Could I receive a fine if I don’t park in the designated motorcycle parking bays?
Yes. To ensure the safety of our community on campus, all drivers need to comply with all signage and pavement markings displayed at access points, carparks and throughout University grounds. If your vehicle is in breach of the rules, an infringement notice may be issued by an authorised Protective Services Officer.
Where will you put the infringement on my motorcycle if I am booked for parking?
The infringement will be placed around the handlebar of the motorcycle with a rubber band.
Is the reduced rate available on the parking meter machines?
The reduced rate is only available on OPark app to staff/students with a valid Unikey. The parking machines are not able to read Unikey to provide eligibility to the reduced tariff.
I do not want to use PAYG parking. Can I park on campus using the parking machines?
Yes. However, you will not be able to access the reduced parking rates of $5 per day offered while using PAYG parking.
Other campuses
Camden is located 65 kilometres southwest of Sydney. It's home to agriculture and veterinary sciences.
Train
Campbelltown is the closest train station to the campus.
A free shuttle bus runs to and from Camden campus and Campbelltown station, every day except Christmas day.
View the bus timetable (Campus bus D).
You can track the bus on the app Transport Me, by selecting Big Bus Co. as the operator.
Located in Camperdown, a short walk from our main campus.
Train
Newtown is the closest train station. It is about a 15–20-minute walk to campus.
Cycling
Select 'bike parking' on the campus map to find secure bicycle parking stations.
Parking
In January 2023, the University introduced a Pay As You Go (PAYG) parking system across the Camperdown/Darlington and Mallet Street campuses for both staff and students. From this date parking at a reduced tariff (maximum of $5 per day) will need to be paid for through the OPark app.
The PAYG system will better support the flexible work and study practices of our staff and students by only requiring staff and students to pay for parking for the days and times they park on campus, instead of on an annualised basis.
There will be no change to designated disabled parking bays on campus.
Located in the Royal Botanic Gardens on the corner of Bridge and Macquarie streets in the city’s central business district, close to the Sydney Opera House.
Train
Circular Quay is the closest train station, a 10-minute walk to the campus.
Bus
If arriving by bus, alight at Circular Quay and walk to campus.
Located in Chalmers Street Surry Hills, right next to Central train station.
Train
Central is the closest train station – the Sydney Dental Hospital is just across the road on the Devonshire Street side of the station.
By bus
Alight at Central Station and walk to the hospital on the Devonshire Street side of the station.
Located on 144 Burren Street, Newtown.
Train
Macdonaldtown Station is the closest train station and is just a short walk to the campus.
Bus
The campus can also be accessed from many buses travelling to King Street, Newtown. Use the campus map to locate the closest bus stop.
Located at 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
Train
Our Castlereagh Street campus is a short walk from St James station.
Bus
The campus can also be accessed from many buses travelling to the CBD. Use the campus map to locate the closest bus stop.
Locations:
Westmead Hospital, Block K
- Entrance is located on Level 1, 176 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead
Westmead Education and Conference Centre (WECC)
- Inside Westmead Hospital.
- Enter the hospital's main entrance and walk straight ahead, passing the information counter. The WECC (Level 2) is after the pharmacy, down the first corridor on the left. Access the WECC (Level 1) via the staircase.
Westmead Hospital Library
- Adjacent to the WECC (see above).
- The entrance is close to the WECC staircase.
Sydney Nursing School offices
- Located in the Clinical Sciences Corridors of Westmead Hospital.
- Accessible from Darcy Road or Hawkesbury Road, near Westmead station.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead Clinical School
- On the corner of Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street.
- Approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Westmead station.
The Westmead Institute for Medical Research and Children’s Medical Research Institute
- Side by side on Hawkesbury Road, approximately 10 minutes’ walk from Westmead station.
Sydney Dental School
- Located at 1 Mons Rd, Westmead.
Train
Westmead Station is the closest train station and is a 10-15 minute walk.
Bus
The 711 bus connects the Children’s Hospital at Westmead to Westmead train station (about a 4 minute ride) and Parramatta train station (11 minutes) and runs approximately every 30 minutes.
T-way buses T61-T66 go from Stand B4 at Parramatta Train Station and stop on Darcy Rd outside Westmead Hospital. A local minibus goes from Westmead to Parramatta city centre, the ferry and the station every 12 minutes on weekdays.
Maps
Select the relevant campus from the dropdown to view a campus map.