Parking
The Parliament does not provide car or bus parking. Busses may stop for a brief period in the loading bay at the front of the building to drop off visitors.
The City of Adelaide is responsible for public parking in the CBD.
Current bus parking locations include:
War Memorial Drive
- Buses park in multiple bays and buy one ticket for the duration of stay
King William Street near the Festival Centre
- East and west sides of road unless otherwise signposted
Bonython Park Free Parking Zone
- 4 hour parking
- Free tram ride to Parliament, tram stop close to parking bay
Adelaide Central Bus Station
- Free tram ride to Parliament, tram stop close to parking bay
- Fees apply
Sir Donald Bradman Drive Parking
- 3 hour parking
- Council permission required for longer parking.
For further queries on bus parking please contact the Adelaide City Council on 8203 7203
Entering the Building
Food and drink are not permitted in the Parliamentary Chambers. Please finish all food and beverages prior to entering the Parliament House.
Pens are not permitted in Parliamentary Chambers. If visitors are note-taking please organise pencils.
Please arrive at Parliament House 10 minutes before your booked start time to clear security. Enter via the large main stairs.
All visitors enter through a security system similar to that at an airport. You may wish to prepare for this experience before arrival (emptying pockets of metal items, phones etc.)
Accessibility
Mobility:
If visitors require a step-free entry, the accessible entrance to Parliament House is available via the Old Parliament House doors on North Terrace. Please notify your host prior to your tour if visitors need to enter via Old Parliament House.
Auslan:
We offer Auslan interpretation upon request for community or school groups. Once your booking has been coordinated, please contact [email protected] to request an interpreter.
Tactile:
We offer tactile programs for visitors with vision impairments, prepared in consultation with the Royal Society for the Blind. Please contact [email protected] to discuss tactile programs.
Social Story:
For visitors with sensory issues, or those anxious about a security screening, we have a social story available for use. Our social story can be used to familiarise individuals with the processes of entry and what to expect in the building.
Regulation Spaces:
Please advise the staff member processing your booking if you require a room to be set aside as a regulation space.
Additional Requirements:
Please notify the staff member processing your booking if there is anything else we can do to support a tour.