If you’re studying at the Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo Campuses, there are a range of permit and casual parking options to suit your on-campus arrangements, no matter how frequently you park. You can manage your parking online too, so there’s no need for paper tickets.
Parking options
Option 1: Permit parking (aka vPermits)
- vPermits are virtual parking permits that can be purchased and managed online.
- You can purchase annual or half-yearly permits.
Option 2: Casual parking
If you prefer to pay by the day or hour, there’s two options:
- CellOPark Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG): download the CellOPark app and only pay for the time you park.
- Pay-by-Plate parking meters: use your vehicle registration and pay by cash (coins only) or credit card at the machine in selected carparks.
Visit Transport Central to find out more about the permit and casual parking options, as well as other sustainable transport options for getting to campus, like cycling, public transport and carpooling.
Parking fees
Visit our Car Parking page and select your campus to learn more about the different permit and casual parking fee options.
Remember, you’ll need to pay for parking at the Melbourne and Bendigo Campuses from Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm. Outside of these hours, parking is free.
Parking fees do not apply at the Albury-Wodonga, Mildura and Shepparton campuses.
Staying safe when parking
When parking at any of our campuses (or anywhere else!) it’s important to take a few simple steps to help protect your vehicle and belongings. Most thefts from cars are opportunistic, so a little awareness can go a long way.
Here are some easy ways to stay safe:
- Lock up – always double-check that your doors and windows are locked before walking off, even if you’re only stepping away for a few minutes.
- Keep valuables out of sight – store bags, laptops and other personal items in the boot or take them with you.
- Victoria Police also have extra tips for preventing theft from vehicles.
Our on-campus security team regularly patrol car parks and other areas of the University, as well as monitoring CCTV and ensuring all car parks and walking paths are well-lit. If you ever need help, call La Trobe Emergency on (03) 9479 2222 (available 24/7) or La Trobe Security on (03) 9479 8888.
Need a hand getting around after dark?
The Uni-Safe service is available at our Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campuses. Security officers can walk with you after dark between buildings, car parks and on-campus accommodation.
At our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, they can also help with pick-ups and drop-offs to Reservoir or Macleod station, or to the 86 tram on Plenty Road.
More information
For more information and assistance with parking, please visit Transport Central or contact the La Trobe Traffic and Parking office on traffic@latrobe.edu.au.