Arriving at the health plaza
The main entrance is on Bell Street. We're in the same building as Ipswich Train Station.
Pick up and drop off
We have drop off and pick up areas outside the plaza on Bell Street. You can only park here for 2 minutes.
Parking
We have a multi-level car park above the plaza on Bell Street. It's open Monday to Friday from 6 am to 6 pm, and closed on weekends. The vehicle height limit is 1.8 metres.
You can't park your motorcycle in this car park.
Parking costs
Parking costs $3 per hour. The maximum daily rate is $21.
How to pay
You can pay for parking at the:
- pay stations on each level near the lifts, using cash or card
- boom gate when you're leaving, using your credit or debit card.
Parking discounts
The Ipswich Hospital Foundation (IHF) manages this car park. You can park for $5 a day if you set up an account on their website. For help setting up your account call IHF Parking on 1300 736 428 or email carpark@ihfoundation.org.au.
Accessible parking
There's accessible parking on Levels 1, 2, and 3 next to the lifts. You must display an Australian or International disability parking permit to use these car spaces. These permits don't give you free or discounted parking rates.
Street parking
There's free and paid street parking around the plaza, including accessible spaces for people with a parking permit. For more information, read the Ipswich City Council Parking Guide.
You can park for free in the Nicholas Street Precinct car park on weekends, and for up to 3 hours during the week. The car park entry is on Bremer Street, about a 5 minute walk from the plaza.
Concessional parking
You may be able to get concessional parking if you're:
- a patient or carer, and need to go to hospital often
- over 65 and getting an Age Pension
- getting a Disability Support Pension or have a Health Care Card
- caring for a patient and get a Carer Payment
- a veteran with a Gold Card
- have financial problems or special needs.
Read our concessional parking policy [PDF 89.64 KB] to find out if you're eligible.
Applying for concessional parking
You can download a concessional parking application form [PDF 85.36 KB] or pick one up from the Ipswich Hospital information desks below.
- Ipswich Hospital, East Street, Tower Block main entrance
- Ipswich Hospital, Chelmsford Avenue, Ward Block main entrance
Fill in the form and take it to the Ipswich Hospital reception desk on level 6, Ward Block. They're open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm and will process your application the next business day.
To get the discounted parking rate of $5 a day you'll also need to set up an online account with IHF Parking.
Public transport
To plan your trip, use the Translink journey planner or call 13 12 30.
TTY: call 13 36 77 and ask for 13 12 30.
Buses
Bus routes 500, 502, 503, 506, 509, 512, 514, 515, 529, 6212, 6218, 6221, 6247, 6269 and 6272 stop at the bus station on Bell Street.
Trains
The closest train station is Ipswich train station on the Ipswich/Rosewood line. It's on Bell Street, about a 2 minute walk from the plaza.
Shuttle buses
We have free shuttle buses for patients, visitors and staff. The shuttle bus runs between Ipswich Hospital and the Limestone Park car park in both directions. It operates Monday to Friday, but not on public holidays.
You can catch the bus at the following stops:
- Limestone Park car park
- Ipswich Hospital
- 77 East Street, on Ginn Street
- Hayden Centre
- Ipswich Community Dental Clinic
- Ipswich Health Plaza.
Read the shuttle bus timetable [PDF 1728.51 KB].
Taxi services
13cabs
Phone: 13 2227
Yellow Cabs
Phone: 13 19 24
Black and White Cabs
Phone: 13 32 22