Kiama will have its first paid parking from 27 April, when the existing commuter carpark on Bong Bong St, behind Bathers, becomes a Transport NSW Park & Ride carpark.

The aim is to provide more parking spaces for public transport users, by giving them free use of the carpark for up to eighteen hours per day. After this time period, parking charges will apply.

These will be at a flat rate of $30 per weekday and $10 on weekends and public holidays.

Passengers using the new carpark will need to complete a train trip by tapping on and off using an accepted Opal card, and then use that same Opal card when they exit the carpark.

It will still be possible to park there for 20 minutes for free, with number plate recognition operating the boomgate. Any overstay will be charged at the flat rate.

To find out more, visit: www.transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/drive/parking/transport-parkride-car-parks