Shellharbour Hospital address, appointments and contact information
Shellharbour Hospital is a public hospital in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District. The current hospital is located at 15-17 Madigan Boulevarde, Mt Warrigal NSW 2528. This guide focuses on the practical information patients, carers and visitors usually need: the hospital phone number, appointment pathway, Emergency Department, map, parking, transport, visiting arrangements and official hospital resources.
Main switchboard: (02) 4295 2500
Mt Warrigal NSW 2528
Shellharbour Hospital address and map
The current Shellharbour Hospital address published by Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is:
Shellharbour Hospital
15-17 Madigan Boulevarde
Mt Warrigal NSW 2528
Australia
Use the map for general travel planning. Your appointment letter and hospital signs should be used to find the correct clinic, ward or entrance after you arrive.
Check the official address before travelling
Open the official Shellharbour Hospital page .
- Check the Contact Information section.
- Confirm the Mt Warrigal address and switchboard number.
- Open the relevant clinic or service if you need department-specific information.
How to manage a Shellharbour Hospital appointment
There is no single booking process for every Shellharbour Hospital clinic. Referral and appointment rules depend on the service you are attending.
- Read your appointment letter or SMS first. Check the clinic name, date, arrival time and any direct phone number.
- Check whether a referral is required. Many specialist outpatient services require a GP, specialist or other authorised referral.
- Use the clinic contact on your letter. This is normally more useful than calling the general switchboard.
- If you do not know the clinic number, call the switchboard. Phone (02) 4295 2500 and ask to be connected to the service named on your appointment information.
- Check preparation requirements. Confirm whether you need to bring a referral, Medicare card, scans, medicines, pathology results or follow fasting instructions.
- Contact the clinic early if you cannot attend. Ask whether your appointment can be changed and whether a new referral is required.
Electronic referrals
Some Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District outpatient services accept eReferrals. Current examples include aged care clinics, renal services, respiratory medicine, antenatal clinics, paediatric general outpatients and Wollongong/Shellharbour gastroenterology services.
Check the official ISLHD eReferrals page .
- Find your specialty in the current service list.
- If it is listed, ask your GP or treating clinician whether they can submit an eReferral.
- Do not assume that every Shellharbour Hospital clinic accepts electronic referrals.
Useful Shellharbour Hospital service contacts
The following contacts are currently listed by ISLHD for specific Shellharbour Hospital services. Use the number on your own appointment letter if it is different.
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| Main hospital switchboard | (02) 4295 2500 |
| Cardiology Clinic | (02) 4295 2480 |
| Kidney Outpatient Clinic | (02) 4295 2800 |
| Haemodialysis Unit | (02) 4295 2808 |
| Medical Imaging | (02) 4295 2499 |
For patients referred to a larger Illawarra service, our Wollongong Hospital appointment and contact guide covers the main regional referral hospital, including parking and outpatient access.
Shellharbour Hospital Emergency Department
Shellharbour Hospital Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for serious illness or injury requiring urgent medical attention. ISLHD states that no referral is necessary.
- Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.
- Emergency patients are treated according to clinical urgency.
- Tell staff immediately if your condition becomes worse while waiting.
- Main hospital contact: (02) 4295 2500.
Open the official Shellharbour Hospital Emergency Department page .
- Confirm the current Emergency Department contact details.
- Read the triage information if you are helping someone understand the Emergency process.
- If the situation is life-threatening, call 000 instead of waiting for online information.
You can also compare practical Emergency and outpatient information in our Sutherland Hospital patient guide .
What services does Shellharbour Hospital provide?
ISLHD lists inpatient, outpatient and community-based services at Shellharbour Hospital. Current services include emergency care, elective surgery, general medicine, renal dialysis, mental health, medical imaging, allied health, pharmacy, cardiology, respiratory care, geriatric care and other outpatient clinics.
Browse the official Shellharbour Hospital services and clinics directory .
- Select the specialty or service you need.
- Check its direct phone number and referral requirements.
- Confirm any service-specific opening hours or preparation instructions.
- Use that service page rather than relying only on the main hospital switchboard.
Parking and public transport
Parking
ISLHD states that free parking is available in the hospital car park on site. Parking is also available in nearby streets, although council rangers monitor surrounding street parking.
Check the official Shellharbour Hospital parking page .
- Open the official parking page.
- Confirm that the onsite parking arrangements have not changed.
- If using street parking, read local signs and time restrictions.
- Allow extra time to walk from your car to the correct hospital department.
Train and bus
ISLHD service information identifies Oak Flats railway station as the nearest railway station to Shellharbour Hospital. Local buses also serve the area.
Because public transport routes and timetables can change, use Transport for NSW to plan the trip for your actual appointment time.
- Enter Shellharbour Hospital, 15-17 Madigan Boulevarde, Mt Warrigal as the destination.
- Set the date and the time you need to arrive.
- Check the final walking route from the bus stop or station connection.
Visiting a patient
ISLHD currently lists general ward visiting hours as 8:00am to 8:00pm each day. Specialist wards such as mental health, maternity, paediatrics, neonatal and rehabilitation areas may use different arrangements.
Visitors should not attend when unwell with respiratory symptoms such as a cough, runny nose or sore throat. Some wards may also ask visitors to wear a mask.
Check current ISLHD hospital visiting hours .
- Confirm the patient’s ward.
- Check whether that ward has specialist visiting arrangements.
- Call the hospital if you are unsure which unit the patient is in.
- Do not visit if you are unwell.
Interpreter support
The Illawarra Health Care Interpreter Service provides free, professional and confidential interpreting for public health patients, including face-to-face, telephone and videoconference interpreting where available. AUSLAN support is also available.
Interpreter service: 1800 247 272
Open the official Health Care Interpreter Service page .
- Tell the hospital clinic when the appointment is made or confirmed.
- State the language or AUSLAN support required.
- Ask staff to confirm whether an interpreter has been arranged for your appointment.
New Shellharbour Hospital at Dunmore
The NSW Government is building a new Shellharbour Hospital at Dunmore Road, Dunmore NSW 2529. The project is currently under construction.
The new facility is planned to include an expanded Emergency Department, elective surgery, rehabilitation and aged care, acute medicine, expanded mental health services, renal dialysis, outpatient care, maternity services, enhanced paediatric services and improved parking and transport.
A September 2026 NSW Health Infrastructure update said structural works were complete and the project had moved into façade and internal fit-out work, with completion on track for late 2027.
View the official NSW Government New Shellharbour Hospital project page .
- Look at the current project status.
- Read the latest construction update.
- Do not treat a construction completion date as a confirmed public opening date.
- Follow NSW Health transition advice when services begin moving to the new site.
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Shellharbour Hospital FAQs
What is the current address of Shellharbour Hospital?
Shellharbour Hospital is currently at 15-17 Madigan Boulevarde, Mt Warrigal NSW 2528.
What is the main phone number for Shellharbour Hospital?
The main Shellharbour Hospital switchboard number is (02) 4295 2500.
Is Shellharbour Hospital Emergency Department open 24 hours?
Yes. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.
Do I need a referral for the Emergency Department?
No. ISLHD states that no referral is necessary for Shellharbour Hospital Emergency Department.
How do I check a Shellharbour Hospital appointment?
Check your appointment letter or SMS for the clinic name and direct contact number. If you cannot identify the correct clinic, call the hospital switchboard on (02) 4295 2500.
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Contact the clinic using the phone number on your appointment letter or SMS as early as possible. If no direct number is provided, call the switchboard and ask for the clinic.
Is parking free at Shellharbour Hospital?
Yes. ISLHD states that free parking is available in the hospital car park on site. Street parking nearby may be subject to council restrictions.
What are the general visiting hours?
ISLHD currently lists general ward visiting hours as 8:00am to 8:00pm each day. Specialist wards can have different visiting arrangements.
What is the nearest train station to Shellharbour Hospital?
ISLHD service information identifies Oak Flats railway station as the nearest station. Check Transport for NSW for the current connection to the hospital.
Is the new Shellharbour Hospital at Dunmore open yet?
No. The Dunmore hospital is still under construction. NSW Health Infrastructure says completion is on track for late 2027. The current hospital remains at Mt Warrigal until official transition arrangements are announced.