# Parking at Herston

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/parking-herston
**Parent**: https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes/bel/about/contact

Students and staff must pay to park from **Monday to Friday between 7am and 9pm**. Parking is free outside these hours and on weekends.

## Parking options

- Students and staff can pay to park casually by the hour, with a capped daily rate. The rates are listed below.
- Staff can [apply for a fixed or flexible parking permit](https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/permit-parking).
- [Persons with Disability (PWD) permit parking](https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/accessible-parking) is free and is available in most zones.
- Visitors can use Brisbane City Council street parking.

## Casual rates

The zone you're in will determine how much you pay. [Find zones on the Herston parking map (PDF, 320.56 KB)](https://about.uq.edu.au/sites/default/files/2026-01/Herston-parking-map.pdf).

[How to pay for casual parking](https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/pay-casual-parking).

### Students

To claim the student rate, you must [register as a student in the PayStay app](https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/pay-casual-parking).

Student rates

| Zone | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate | How long can I park? |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pink (outdoor) | $1.65 | $6.15 | Up to 14 hours |
| Orange (motorcycle only, outdoor) | Free | Free, though you must register your session in PayStay | Up to 14 hours |

### Staff

To claim the staff rate, you must [register as a staff member in the PayStay app](https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/pay-casual-parking).

Staff rates

| Zone | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate | How long can I park? |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pink (outdoor) | $1.65 | $6.40 | Up to 14 hours |
| Purple (outdoor) | $1.65 | $6.40 | Up to 14 hours |
| Orange (motorcycle only, outdoor) | Free | Free, though you must register your session in PayStay | Up to 14 hours |
| Green (undercover) | No hourly rate | $6.40 for [Permit parking only](https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/permit-parking) | Up to 14 hours |

### Visitors

Visitor rates

| Zone | Hourly rate | Capped daily rate | How long can I park? |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Orange (motorcycle only, outdoor) | No hourly rate | $1.35 | Up to 14 hours |

Payment for motorcycle parking is via the [PayStay app](https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/pay-casual-parking#paystay).

Limited Brisbane City Council street parking is available for visitors.

## Service and commercial parking

- Free parking up to 2 hours for any service and commercially registered vehicles in designated bays.
- Drivers can also use loading zones (up to 30 minutes, unless otherwise signed).
- Construction contractors and sub-contractors cannot use these spaces and are subject to visitor rates.

#### Short-term loading vehicles (loading zones)

- Free parking for up to 30 minutes **at all times**.

## Further parking information

Find information about:

- [accessible parking](https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/accessible-parking)
- [bus and coach parking](https://about.uq.edu.au/campuses-facilities/parking-zones-rates-and-permits/bus-and-coach-parking)

## Contact PF Assist

For parking questions and feedback, email [pfassist@pf.uq.edu.au](mailto:pfassist@pf.uq.edu.au) or phone [07 3365 2222](tel:+61733652222).