Parking at Herston
Free parking at UQ locations in January 2026
In preparation for parking changes in 2026, parking at all UQ sites will be free throughout January. This includes casual (hourly) parking and permit parking.
The CelloPark app and vPermit website will be turned off on 24 December 2025.
We'll provide instructions in January for how to download our new parking app, PayStay, or apply for a permit.
Parking is available at our Herston campus for students and staff.
You must pay to park from Monday to Friday, 7am to 9pm. Outside these hours parking is free. Parking options include hourly and capped daily rates, and permit parking.
Look for the signs to check the zone and which rates and conditions apply.
Brisbane City Council street parking is available for visitors.
For more information:
Green zone
- Permit parking
- Restricted to staff and others with a permit.
Pink zone
- Park for up to 14 hours
- Hourly rates capped at a daily maximum.
Who can use it
- Students and staff (excluding motorcycles).
Purple zone
- Park for up to 14 hours
- Hourly rates capped at a daily maximum.
Who can use it
- UQ staff only (excluding motorcycles).
Orange zone
Who can use it
- Motorcycle parking only
- Capped daily rates and permits.
Persons With Disability (PWD)
Who can use it
- Anyone displaying an Australian or Red Disability Parking Permit.
Rates
- Free.
Find out more information about accessible parking.
UQ fleet vehicles
UQ fleet vehicles can park in any zone, but must follow any other relevant parking rules.
Service and commercial vehicles
Who can use it
- Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm: any service and commercially registered vehicles.
- Monday to Friday after 6pm: anyone with a valid UQ permit.
Conditions
- Maximum 2 hours.
- Service and commercial vehicles can also use loading zones (maximum 30 minutes, unless otherwise signed).
- Construction contractors and sub-contractors cannot use these spaces.
Rates
- Free.
Short-term loading vehicles
Who can use it
- Everyone.
Conditions
- Maximum 30 minutes, including after 6pm and weekends.
- Do not use for collecting or delivering assignments or letters.
Rates
Free.