State Square Car Park

The State Square Car Park (located Corner of Mitchell and Herbert Street) is part of the Civic and State Square Master Plan developed by the Northern Territory Government.

The car park has a total of 450 parking bays with a minimum of 150 available for public use.

While the facility will remain an asset of the NT Government, City of Darwin will operate the car park under an interim arrangement transitioning to a full management agreement as soon as possible.

The existing above-ground car parks will begin the transition to the new State Square Car Park in February - eventually turning back into green spaces.

For more information and fees see Multi-Storey Car Park Fees

Free Weekend Parking in the CBD!

Did you know? Parking in the CBD is FREE and UNLIMITED all weekend.

All city parking zones have unrestricted parking on weekends and public holidays! This means you can park, enjoy brunch, and finish your shopping without having to worry about returning to your car in time.

When parking in the city centre on weekends, please only park in designated parking bays.

Regulating Traffic and Parking in Darwin

Council Officers are authorised under the Local Government Act to enforce legislation that we are responsible for.

This includes on-street parking regulations. Council enforces on-street parking under the Northern Territory Traffic Act and Northern Territory Traffic Regulations which include the Australian Road Rules.

For a full outline of the Northern Territory Traffic Regulations visit Northern Territory Traffic Regulations.