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Parking Meters

Important message

Changes to Library access and book drop

Construction of the new Civic Centre building will soon commence. The current Civic Centre carpark and nearby entrance will be closed from Monday 28 April and remain closed while works take place. The City Library will remain open and will be accessible from the Civic Centre Customer Services’ entry near Civic Park. 

Please note that the City Library returns chute will be temporarily unavailable. A new Book Drop will be installed at the Cavenagh St side of the Civic Centre soon. 

We kindly ask all customers to:

  • return items inside the Library during opening hours, or
  • use one of the 24/7 return chutes located at Casuarina, Nightcliff or Karama libraries.

For more information about the project, please go here.

We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Parking meters

City of Darwin has introduced new solar-powered parking meters to provide a seamless, convenient, and cashless parking experience. Our new pay-by-plate technology eliminates the need for paper tickets, making parking faster and more efficient.

City of Darwin is committed to modernising parking solutions and making it easier for residents and visitors to find and pay for parking. Try out the new meters today!

How to Use the Parking Meters

Step 1: Enter your vehicle's license plate number at the meter.
Step 2: Select your parking duration.
Step 3: Pay using your preferred method (tap-and-go, debit/credit card, or mobile payment).
Step 4: You're done! No need to display a paper ticket—your license plate is recorded.

New Touch and Go Meters: Simply tap your phone at designated meters to be directed to the PayStay app or website for quick payment.
No Cash? No Problem: The new meters do not accept cash or basic card, but alternative tap-and-go cards (available at Australia Post and supermarkets) can be used.

  • Watch how to use the new meters here.
  • Watch how to use the Touch and Go meters here.
  • Download a user guide of the new meters here.

Metro Lite Touch meters

Metro Lite Touch meters

Touch and Go Meters

Touch and Go meter

Why We Upgraded the Meters

Faster & More Convenient – No need for paper tickets or carrying cash.
More Payment Options – Pay with tap-and-go, PayStay guests or PayStay app
Better Technology – Solar-powered meters with modern pay-by-plate integration.

Parking Zones & Meter Locations

City of Darwin has strategically installed Metro Lite Touch meters and Touch and Go meters across key parking zones.

To view a detailed map of parking meter locations, visit our Interactive Parking Map.

Conditions of Parking

  • All vehicles are parked at owner’s/driver’s risk. City of Darwin, its employees, or agents are not liable for any loss or damage caused by negligence or otherwise.
  • City of Darwin, its employees, or agents do not accept responsibility for safekeeping of vehicles or personal items left in vehicles.
  • Under common law, the bailment of goods does not apply to parked vehicles and their contents.
  • No individual has authority to modify these conditions.
  • Vehicles must park in designated bays and comply with NT Traffic Regulations.
  • Paid parking applies in the Darwin CBD—please ensure you read and follow all signage relevant to your parking zone.

Need Assistance?

  • For Payment Issues: Call PayStay on 1300 322 111
  • For General PayStay Inquiries: Contact PayStay on 1300 322 111 or email customerservice@paystay.com.au
  • To Report a Faulty Meter: Use the Snap Send Solve app or call PayStay on 1300 322 111.
  • To find out more about PayStay

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