Find out about short-term parking changes or how you can get to campus without driving
How are you planning to travel to campus this study period?
Driving isn’t the only choice – there’s lots of convenient transport options available that will help to make our campuses more sustainable, and save you money, time and hassle which we’ve shared below. You’ll also enjoy added benefits like more incidental physical activity and extra time to read, listen to music or just unwind.
If you do plan on driving into Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Waterfront or Warrnambool campus and use short-term parking, be aware that starting Monday 25 November, OPark will replace CellOPark as Deakin’s short-term parking permit solution. Please note that the current long-term parking permit system will remain unchanged.
Changes to short-term parking at Australian campuses with OPark
Once changes have taken effect, to park using OPark, you will need to download the app from either Google Play or the Apple Store on your device.
- If you already have an account with CellOPark, you will NOT need to re-register in OPark as your account will be securely and automatically migrated. You will just need to log in to the OPark with your existing details. However, you will be prompted to set a new password upon your first time logging into OPark.
- If you did not previously have a CellOPark account, you can go ahead and register a new account.
Should you require help, assistance isn’t far away. Email your questions to OPark – [email protected] or call (03) 6160 1012. Further information can be found on the OPark website.
Parking on campus
Parking is available at all our campuses, including accessible parking:
Australian campuses
- Burwood: all parking at Burwood is paid permit parking.
- Waurn Ponds: there’s paid permit parking, along with limited free parking in the blue Park and Go bays in Car Park 3, which connect to the intercampus bus.
- Waterfront: all parking at Waterfront is paid permit parking.
- The Multideck Carpark at Waterfront Campus is open. Positioned between Brougham Street and Smythe Street, next to Waterfront Student Accommodation, the car park has electric vehicle charging stations, a gym, a yoga studio and an activated laneway which will be used for market stalls and University and public events in future.
- Warrnambool: you can park for free in any of the white bays.
Learn more about parking options on campus.
You can share the costs and hassle of driving by carpooling to campus! The Liftango app matches drivers and passengers who share similar journeys to and from Deakin. It’s free to join, and you’ll be rewarded with an easier commute and free parking on our campuses (including in orange bays).
GIFT City Campus
Car parking is available for personal transportation – car or scooter – at the entry, as are charging points for electric vehicles. View the campus map to see parking locations. No permit is required for students. It is a first come/first serve for spaces.
Other ways to get to campus
Public transport
- It’s easiest to get a tram or bus to Burwood but you can also get a train to Box Hill Station and catch a connecting bus from there.
- Both our Geelong campuses are conveniently located near train or bus stops.
- At Warrnambool, buses stop right in Cafeteria Lane, while Sherwood Park Railway Station is on the edge of campus.
- The GIFT City Metro station is now open, connecting the campus to downtown Ahmedabad. View the metro timetable. If you’d like to take the bus, Aspire 3 is the closest stop to GIFT City campus. The first bus leaves Sarkhej at 7.45am and the last bus leaves GIFT City at 6.15pm. View the GSRTC Bus timetable.
If you’re traveling to an Australian campus, check out Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to plan your journey. If you’re an undergraduate on campus student, you can also save 50% on fares across Victoria.
Geelong intercampus buses
Deakin operates two dedicated bus services for our Geelong campuses – and they’re completely FREE! Wi-fi is available on both services, so you can scroll your news feed or study while you travel.
- The Intercampus Bus is a shuttle service between Waterfront and Waurn Ponds. It incorporates a park-and-ride service from the Barwon Valley Activity Centre opposite Kmart Belmont, where free parking is available. You can also park your car for free at Waurn Ponds (use the blue bays in the Park and Go section of Car Park 3) and continue on the bus to Waterfront. The bus runs every 30 minutes, and there’s an additional service between Waterfront and BVAC only. See the full timetable and stop locations.
- The Waterfront Express Bus departs from the Try Boys Basketball Stadium at 501 Ryrie St, East Geelong (near the corner of Portarlington and Boundary Roads), where you can park your car for free. The bus travels directly to the Waterfront on a continuous loop from 7.30am. See the full timetable.
Active transport
Our campuses are best experienced on foot or two wheels, so walk or ride if you live close to campus. We have showers, change rooms, lockers and bike hubs available on all campuses.
Need more info?
Visit our transport websites for Burwood, Waurn Ponds, Waterfront, Warrnambool or GIFT City for more detailed information about getting to your campus.
If you’re struggling with transport costs, DUSA’s Transport Assistance Program can help.