Parking
The Gympie region has free regulated parking which means parking is free, but there is a time limit. If you are parked longer than the time limit you may receive a parking fine.
Free regulated parking operates during the following hours:
- Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm
- Saturday 8.30am to 12pm
There are some locations around the Gympie CBD that allow free all-day parking:
- Civic Centre, Mellor Street
- IGA Complex, bottom carpark, Reef Street
- Jaycee Way, below the skate park
- Young Street
- Lawrence Street, below the Central School
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Loading zones are where commercial vehicles can park and unload.
These zones are signed throughout Gympie with time limits.
Who can park in a loading zone?
- Commercial vehicles as defined under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, for the purpose of loading and unloading goods safely
- Owners of vehicles not defined as commercial vehicles under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, holding a commercial vehicle permit issued by council, for the purpose of loading and unloading goods safely
- Non-commercial vehicles to drop off and pick up passengers.
- Emergency vehicles to deal with emergency situations.
If your vehicle is for commercial use you can apply for a permit. There is a fee and you will need to display the permit when approved.
Apply for a permit, complete the below form and submit to council.
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These parking spaces are for Disability Parking Permit holders only.
If you have a Queensland Disability Parking Permit (red permit) or a Total and Permanent Incapacitation (TPI) permit, you can park in these bays for up to two hours.
If you do use these parks without a permit or park longer than the sign says, you will be fined.
Applying for a disability parking permit
If you think you might be eligible for a disability permit, please contact the Department of Transport here: Disability Parking Permit Scheme.
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Location
Details
Gympie CBD
Jaycee Way/River Road car park at Nelson Reserve
Three long vehicle bays (approximately 12m in length).
Follow directional signage off the Bruce Highway.
No time limit (not for overnight stays).
River Road, Gympie (opposite Calton Terrace)
Two long vehicle bays (approximately 13m in length).
Signed with a 4 hour time limit.
Monkland Street (adjacent to the IGA uncovered car park)
One lone vehicle bay (approximately 13m in length).
Signed with a 4 hour time limit.
Gympie Central Shopping Centre
Perseverance Street
Three long vehicle bays (approximately 13.5m in length).
Signed with a 4 hour time limit.