Campus Locations

Campus Maps

Find out where to go and what you can find at our Southern Cross University campuses with these handy maps and the original master plans for our Lismore and Gold Coast location - Map Downloadables.

If you require any assistance retrieving specific building floor plans or service maps for any campus, please contact the Property Services team.

Campus Parking & EV Stations

Drivers must observe the rules as they would on any public street and parking restrictions apply as signposted.

Southern Cross University is a restricted parking area. Roadways and parking areas within the University are “roads and road-related areas” for the purposes of both the New South Wales and Queensland Road Rules and the Road Transport Legislation.

(NSW) Vehicles that are not parked in accordance with signage or the Road Rules shall be liable to the issue of a penalty notice, issued under the Self Enforcement Infringement Notice Scheme (SEINS). The State Debt Recovery Office, New South Wales Government, currently processes the penalty notice. The State of New South Wales sets fines. A penalty notice will be given in accordance with Self Enforcement Infringement Notice Scheme requirements. An appeal against a penalty notice can be made to the Director, State Debt Recovery Office, New South Wales Government.

(QLD) Vehicles that are not parked in accordance with Queensland road rules and signage, may receive a penalty/fine. These are issued by the Queensland Police Service and authorised officers from local councils using a traffic infringement penalty notice.

Announcements!

Property Services are constantly working on new and exciting projects, from major projects like state-of-the-art buildings to smaller yet mighty documentation developments. Below are some of our most recent develops we look forward to sharing with you:

Electric Vehicle charging stations are available at all of our main campuses. Please note that parking is for charging purposes only, and vehicles should be relocated once charging is complete.

Coffs Harbour Education campus - Located in the restricted car park area below the Library building. The charging bays are reserved for SCU Pool Cars and staff travelling between campuses. To request access to the EV charging bay via the boom gate, please contact hocadmin@scu.edu.au.

Gold Coast campus - directly in front of the Marque between Buildings A and C.

Lismore campus - next to the Security Gatehouse (Military Road entrance).

Property Services oversees the management of parking, permit programs, pool vehicles and fleet for Southern Cross University.

Parking is FREE at all campuses and is available on a ‘search and find’ basis. There is no parking guarantee, particularly on our campuses with parking restrictions and the first four weeks of Session 1, our busiest times.

Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC): The Campus offers over 780 car parking spaces across the site. The two largest car parks are located on the right-hand side of the campus, accessible via the Hogbin Drive entrance. As a shared Campus, please follow the traffic signs on site.

National Marine Science Centre (NMSC): A staff-only car park on Level 3 NMSC can be accessed off Bay Drive using a swipe access card. Students are asked to park along the Bay Drive & Aquarium car park. 

Gold Coast Campus: 1,050 spaces surround the three buildings and street parking is available within 15 minutes walk of the campus, some have time limit restrictions, so be sure to check street signage. It is important to note that we are located near an Airport and during particularly busy times the Airport may borrow car parks.

Lismore Campus: Parking is available at every entrance and line every street; there are marked staff, bus and loading bay allocations across the campus.

All staff, students and tenants should apply for a parking permit to ensure their vehicles are safe and not at risk of being towed. For information on transport to campus and permits, please review the  Travel to SCU webpage and Parking Permit Program.

Additional Documentation:   Traffic Management Plan - Lismore Campus   &   Mobility Parking Scheme

Rules and information on parking at a SCU Campus:

  1. Drivers park on campus at their own risk.
  2. You must park vehicle within marked bays.
  3. The following offences may result in an infringement notice being issued:
    • Parking in locations not designated as parking spaces; this includes lawns, gardens, footpaths, roadways, loading zones or zones marked as ‘no parking’;
    • Parking in a disabled space without displaying the correct permit;
    • Parking in bays marked for use by buses or taxis;
    • Parking in any reserved space without authority;
    • Causing an obstruction or safety concern;
    • No Student Parking on Lismore Campus between the hours of 8am & 5pm, Mon-Fri;
    • Students and Staff parking in a designated visitor/clinic patient carpark;
    • Parking on any roadway without authority;
    • Parking in a motorcycle parking space (unless motorcycle).
  4. There may be occasions when you will be requested not to enter Campus or to relocate your vehicle. Please ensure you comply with any instructions issued by Security.
  5. Motorcycle details must be registered but are not required to display a permit if it is at risk of falling off.

Note: The Security Office will provide an after hours escort to your vehicle if required.
If you require assistance or advice please contact the Security Office on 6620 3316 or 6620 3476.

Coffs Harbour: Please be aware parking in any of the car parks that are reserved for staff, visitors, disabled or other restricted parking (as signed) may result in a penalty/fine.

National Marine Science Centre: Please be aware parking in any of the car parks that are reserved for staff, visitors, disabled or other restricted parking (as signed) may result in a penalty/fine.

Gold Coast: The campus is located on land leased from the Gold Coast Airport. Wilson’s Security manages parking on behalf of the Gold Coast Airport and has the authority to issue infringements to cars parked contrary to signage.

Lismore: The campus is a restricted parking area as defined by NSW Road and Transport legislation. Please be aware parking contrary to signage may result in a fine.

Explore the campuses here

Lismore campus

In the heart of north-eastern New South Wales, our campus is set within 75 hectares of lush, sub-tropical grounds, landscaped gardens and rainforest walkways. We are part of a region acknowledged for its natural beauty and creative culture.

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View from path across to large multiple story building peering through the trees

Gold Coast campus

Located at Coolangatta, just 400 metres from North Kirra Beach and adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport. Views of the Pacific Ocean and Gold Coast Hinterland can be enjoyed from many vantage points in the campus buildings.

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View from outside towards two multi-story buildings and a carpark

Coffs Harbour campus

Our campus is at the heart of an innovation hub fuelled by bold thinking, exciting opportunities and strong connections with the community and beyond. Set among the rolling hills and bushland of the north coast of New South Wales.

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Birds eye view of a new building and carpark built for health sciences

National Marine Science Centre

Located in Coffs Harbour on the east coast of Australia and adjacent to the Solitary Islands Marine Park, where both tropical and temperate currents meet; providing an interesting setting and opportunity in the study of marine science.

Explore NMSC
Fish swimming amongst coral