Bega Hospital address, appointments and contact information
If you are looking for Bega Hospital, the current public hospital is officially called Bega – South East Regional Hospital. It is located at 4 Virginia Drive, Bega NSW 2550 and operates within Southern NSW Local Health District.
The hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, inpatient services, specialist outpatient clinics, surgery, maternity, children’s services, mental health, cancer care, renal services and other regional health services.
Bega Hospital address and Google Map
South East Regional Hospital
4 Virginia Drive
Bega NSW 2550
Australia
The hospital is approximately one kilometre south of Bega town centre. The NSW Government confirms free onsite parking, including accessible parking spaces, and a patient drop-off area near the main entrance.
Most outpatient clinics can be accessed through the Main Entrance on Level 2. Check in at reception if your appointment letter does not identify an exact clinic location.
Check the official location before travelling
Open the official Bega – South East Regional Hospital page.
- Check the address in the hospital details section.
- Use the directions link to plan your journey.
- Read the Getting there section for parking and main-entry instructions.
- Compare your appointment letter with the hospital location before leaving.
How to book an appointment at Bega Hospital
Appointment requirements depend on the department. The hospital offers specialist outpatient care and community health services, but not every clinic accepts direct patient bookings.
Specialist outpatient appointments
The NSW Government states that specialist outpatient referrals are required and reviewed according to clinical need. Your GP or treating clinician should send the appropriate referral before you expect an appointment to be arranged.
- See your GP or specialist. Explain which hospital service you need and whether you already have a referral.
- Have the referral sent. Your healthcare provider should use the hospital’s current specialist outpatient referral process.
- Wait for clinical assessment. Referral priority depends on the condition and urgency.
- Follow the appointment instructions. Check the confirmed date, time, department and any preparation requirements.
- Ask for help when unsure. Call (02) 6491 9999 and request the appropriate outpatient clinic.
On the official hospital service page, find Specialist Outpatient Clinic, then download the current referral form if you are a referring health professional. The form was updated in September 2026. Patients should generally ask their clinician to complete the referral rather than submitting an incomplete form themselves.
Changing or cancelling an appointment
Use the direct clinic number on your appointment letter or SMS. If no number is shown, call the hospital switchboard and ask to be connected to the department that arranged your appointment.
Have your appointment date, clinic name and patient details ready. Contact the clinic as early as possible if you cannot attend, and confirm whether you will receive a replacement appointment.
Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic appointments
South East Regional Hospital has a specialist Fracture Clinic for broken bones and related injuries. This clinic has specific referral and arrival rules that differ from ordinary outpatient bookings.
- Clinic days: Monday and Wednesday mornings.
- Direct booking: not available.
- Referral sources: Emergency Department, GP or Urgent Care Centre.
- Check-in: Main Entrance, Level 2 reception.
- Clinic location: reception directs patients to Level 1 or Medical Imaging as needed.
After receiving an appropriate referral, hospital staff contact patients to arrange an appointment. Some patients need an X-ray during the visit; Medical Imaging is on Level 2.
Allow up to three hours for a fracture-clinic appointment and bring your Medicare card. The NSW Government states that appointments are free for current Medicare-card holders, although some casts or splints may attract charges. Patients with workers compensation or motor-accident claims should bring relevant claim details.
For the latest referral form and patient instructions, open the official South East Regional Hospital page, scroll to Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic, and download the patient information or referral document updated in September 2026.
Emergency Department at South East Regional Hospital
The Emergency Department is available 24 hours a day for serious illness and injury. A referral is not required for emergency presentation.
Emergency patients are assessed according to urgency, so someone arriving later with a more serious condition may be treated first. Tell staff if your condition worsens while waiting.
For non-life-threatening symptoms where you are unsure what care is needed, call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 to speak with a registered nurse. Call 000 for life-threatening symptoms or immediate danger.
Services available at Bega Hospital
South East Regional Hospital is a regional referral hospital serving the Bega Valley and surrounding Southern NSW communities. The official service directory includes:
- Emergency and intensive care
- Medical and surgical services
- Orthopaedics and fracture follow-up
- Maternity and parenting services
- Paediatrics
- Renal and kidney services, including dialysis
- Cancer and oncology services
- Mental health services
- Medical imaging
- Physiotherapy, nutrition, speech pathology and social work
- Palliative care and rehabilitation
- Diabetes, cardiac rehabilitation and respiratory services
- Hospital in the Home
Use the official hospital service listing to identify the relevant service. Then call the switchboard or use the published community intake pathway to confirm eligibility, referral requirements and appointment availability.
Community health appointments and referrals
Southern NSW Local Health District operates a central intake pathway for eligible community health services. This is different from the hospital Emergency Department and some specialist clinic referral processes.
Central Intake: 1800 999 880
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
Email: SNSWLHD-CommunityIntake@health.nsw.gov.au
How to request help:
- Check the NSW Government hospital services list for the care you need.
- Call Central Intake during its published operating hours.
- Explain the service requested and whether a doctor has provided a referral.
- Ask which documents or eligibility checks apply before arranging an appointment.
Planned surgery and admission information
If you have been referred for planned surgery, booking and waiting-list arrangements are managed separately from Emergency Department care. Follow the instructions from the surgical team rather than assuming the hospital switchboard can allocate a surgery date.
The Southern NSW Local Health District surgical information identifies South East Regional Hospital as one of its surgical hospitals. If you already have a surgical booking, check your correspondence for the surgical waitlist team contact and instructions.
You can review the official Southern NSW surgical services information. Look for patient preparation, planned surgery and surgical booking guidance, then follow the directions specifically given for South East Regional Hospital.
Before planned surgery, confirm fasting instructions, medicines, pre-admission tests, arrival time and whether you need someone to take you home after your procedure.
Parking, patient drop-off and public transport
Parking is free on site. NSW Government information confirms accessible parking spaces and a patient drop-off and pick-up area near the entrance. The hospital is around one kilometre south of Bega town centre.
Patients attending outpatient clinics should generally use the Main Entrance on Level 2. Reception staff can help direct you to your clinic.
For public transport, use Transport for NSW’s trip planner rather than relying on an unverified bus number or timetable.
Plan your arrival:
- Enter “South East Regional Hospital, 4 Virginia Drive, Bega” as the destination.
- Select your actual travel date and desired arrival time.
- Review bus stops, transfers and walking directions where public transport is available.
- Allow time for reception check-in and any mobility assistance.
Visiting patients at Bega Hospital
Visiting hours may differ between wards and clinical services. The NSW Government advises visitors to confirm arrangements with the relevant ward or unit before arriving.
Call (02) 6491 9999 and ask for the patient’s ward if you need the current visiting arrangements. Do not visit when you have cold, flu or other potentially infectious symptoms.
Interpreter, patient support and feedback
If you need an interpreter, accessibility assistance or support during an appointment, contact the hospital team before travelling. The hospital is listed as wheelchair accessible and provides accessible parking.
For concerns about your own care or a family member’s care, speak with the treating team or ward manager where appropriate. You can also use the Southern NSW Local Health District feedback pathway.
NSW Health lists the Southern NSW Local Health District Consumer Feedback Manager through its official patient concerns contact directory. Open the page, find Southern NSW Local Health District, and use the published contact details for a formal complaint or compliment.
If a patient’s condition is getting worse: Raise It
Southern NSW Local Health District uses a patient-safety process called Raise It. It helps patients, carers and families escalate concerns when they believe a person in hospital is becoming more unwell.
If you are concerned, tell the nurse or treating staff immediately and explain what has changed. If your concern remains unresolved, ask staff how to activate the hospital’s Raise It escalation process. Do not wait for routine visiting or medical rounds if the situation is urgent.
Related NSW hospital guides
For other NSW public hospitals, particularly when comparing regional medical services, Emergency access or outpatient appointments, these existing AussiHospitals.org guides may help:
- Shellharbour Hospital — another South Coast NSW public hospital, with Emergency, outpatient and visitor information.
- Wollongong Hospital — a major Illawarra referral hospital guide for appointments and specialist care.
- Dubbo Base Hospital — information for patients comparing regional referral hospital services in NSW.
- Coffs Harbour Hospital — another regional NSW public hospital guide covering Emergency care and outpatient access.
These hospitals are not presented as substitutes for Bega’s clinical referral arrangements. Follow your treating team’s advice about which facility is appropriate for your care.
Bega Hospital frequently asked questions
What is the current name of Bega Hospital?
The current public hospital is officially named Bega – South East Regional Hospital, usually called South East Regional Hospital.
What is the address of Bega Hospital?
South East Regional Hospital is located at 4 Virginia Drive, Bega NSW 2550, Australia.
What is the Bega Hospital phone number?
The main hospital phone number is (02) 6491 9999.
Is Bega Hospital Emergency Department open 24 hours?
Yes. South East Regional Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.
Do I need a referral for a specialist outpatient appointment?
Yes. Specialist outpatient referrals are required and reviewed according to clinical need. Ask your GP or treating specialist to arrange an appropriate referral.
Can I book directly into the Bega Fracture Clinic?
No. The clinic requires a referral from an Emergency Department, GP or Urgent Care Centre. Hospital staff contact patients after a referral is received.
What days does the Fracture Clinic run?
The NSW Government currently lists the South East Regional Hospital Fracture Clinic on Monday and Wednesday mornings.
Is parking free at South East Regional Hospital?
Yes. Free onsite parking is available, including accessible spaces. A patient drop-off and pick-up zone is located near the entrance.
Where do outpatient patients check in?
Most outpatient services are accessed through the Main Entrance on Level 2. Check with reception for directions to the correct clinic.
Is the Old Bega Hospital still providing medical care?
No. The historic Old Bega Hospital is now a community and cultural centre and does not operate as a medical facility. For hospital care, use South East Regional Hospital at 4 Virginia Drive.
Information note: Clinic schedules, referrals, visiting arrangements and individual appointment instructions can change. Confirm important details through NSW Health or the hospital before travelling. AussiHospitals.org is an independent information website and is not affiliated with NSW Health.