Did someone say FREE PARKING on 23 November 2024?
All parking within the Hobart CBD will be FREE on the Myer Hobart Christmas Pageant Day*, making it a super convenient time to get a head start on your Christmas shopping!
Why not stay on after the event and enjoy lunch or brunch with friends? Or shop until you drop?
This parking initiative supports the local economy by encouraging visitors and residents to stay in town for longer and support local businesses this festive season.
*Please note: the CBD is the area within the borders of Brisbane Street, Harrington Street, Davey Street and Campbell Street. Full details of locations are listed below.
Regatta Grounds
Free parking will be available at the Regatta Grounds and a shuttle service will be available.
Free street parking
There will be free parking on the street on Pageant day in the Hobart CBD.
Parking meters in the CBD will display this message on the screen: Christmas Pageant (Free Parking Saturday 23 of November only).
EasyPark will display a message when a parking space within the free area is entered.
All other parking meters outside the CBD will operate as normal.
Free parking in the CBD Car Parks
Argyle Street Car Park opening hours
Open: 7 – 9 am and 1 – 10 pm.
Argyle Street will be closed to traffic from 9 am to 1 pm.
Please note: you need to be parked in this car park prior to 9 am and won’t be able to leave until 1 pm.
Centrepoint Car Park opening hours
Open: 8 – 9.15 am and 1 – 5.15 pm.
Harrington Street will be closed to traffic from 9.15 am to 1 pm.
Please note: you need to be parked in this car park prior to 9.15 am and won’t be able to leave until 1 pm.
Hobart Central Car Park
Open: 8 am – 5.30 pm
This car park is not affected by road closures.
Dunn Place Car Park
Open: 8 am – 5.30 pm
This car park is not affected by road closures.
Melville Street Car Park
Open: 8.30 am – 5.30 pm
This car park is not affected by road closures.
Further information
For more details on both the Pageant and the free parking, you can check the City of Hobart’s official page.
