Q: Is there a car park nearby?
A: Yes. The Baker Specialist Clinics at The Alfred Centre features a multi-level, basement car park for visitors (charges do apply).
Q: How do I find the clinic once I've parked in the car park?
A: When using this underground car park, simply take the ‘Group B' lifts to travel to the Clinics on Level 4.
Q: What are the car park hours of operation?
A: The underground visitor car park is open everyday from 6.00 AM to 10.30 PM, year round.
Q: How do I enter and exit the car park?
A: Enter the car park via Centre Lane. Centre Lane is an internal roadway that runs off Commercial Road. Centre Lane is situated between The Alfred Centre and The Burnet Tower. Turns into Centre Lane can be made by travelling from either direction along Commercial Road.
When exiting Centre Lane, vehicles must turn left into Commercial Road. Drivers wishing to travel east will have an opportunity to use the dedicated U-turn zone which is situated in front of the main entrance to The Alfred Hospital.
Q: Is there any designated parking for disabled persons in the car park?
A: Yes, there are 16 parking bays for holders of disabled parking permits.
Q: How do I pay for parking in the car park?
A: Parking fees may be paid either at an automated pay station, or at the supervised booth when exiting.
Q: Will there be enough parking spaces at the Alfred Centre car park?
A: There are two underground parking levels and should these be full, there is a parking overflow area above ground that is able to deal with all traffic accessing the site.
Q: May I pay with credit card?
A: Yes. Visa and Mastercard are both accepted.
Q: May I pay with a debit card?
A: Debit cards are not accepted at either the automated pay station or the supervised booth.
Q: Where is the nearest ATM?
A: An ATM is available in the main foyer of The Alfred Hospital (not The Alfred Centre).
Q: If I do not wish to use the car park, where else may I park?
A: Off-street parking, although limited, is available to short-term visitors in surrounding streets. Please observe the restrictions indicated on the parking signage.
Q: I'll be driving from the north part of the city, which main road leads to the Baker Specialist Clinics?
A: From the north, you may consider travelling along Hoddle Street.
Q: I'll be driving from the south part of the city, which main road leads to the Baker Specialist Clinics?
A: From the south, you may consider travelling along the Nepean Highway.
Q: I'll be driving from the south eastern part of the city, which main road leads to the Baker Specialist Clinics?
A: From the southeast, you may consider travelling along Dandenong Road.
Q: Are the Baker Specialist Clinics accessible by public transport?
A: Yes, being centrally located, trams, buses, and trains are a convenient way to travel. For journey information (route planning and timetable information please contact Vic Link at 131 638 or visit online at www.viclink.com.au)