Nambour Hospital address, appointments and contact information
Nambour Hospital usually refers to Nambour General Hospital, the public hospital on Hospital Road in Nambour. This guide brings together the address, switchboard, Emergency Department information, specialist appointment pathway, parking, public transport, visiting guidance and official patient links.
Nambour General Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care. Do not wait for an outpatient appointment or rely on an online guide during an emergency.
Verified address, phone and map
- Hospital
- Nambour General Hospital
- Operator
- Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, Queensland Health
- Street address
- Hospital Road, Nambour QLD 4560
- Postal address
- PO Box 547, Nambour MC QLD 4560
- Main phone
- (07) 5470 6600
- Emergency help
- Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency
- Health advice
- Call 13 HEALTH — 13 43 25 84 to speak with a registered nurse
Choose the right contact or next step
Life-threatening emergency
Call 000. Do not call the outpatient department or wait for the hospital switchboard to arrange emergency treatment.
Emergency Department
Nambour General Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care for serious illness and injury. Follow signs to Emergency rather than the main outpatient entrance.
General hospital enquiry
Call the switchboard on (07) 5470 6600. General enquiry office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.
New specialist appointment
Start with your GP or another authorised health professional. Most public specialist clinics require a referral that the hospital reviews for clinical urgency.
Change or cancel an appointment
Use the clinic number on your letter when one is provided. Sunshine Coast Health also lists 1300 270 773 for outpatient cancellations and rescheduling.
Ward or patient enquiry
Call (07) 5470 6600 and ask to be transferred. Staff may limit information to protect the patient’s privacy.
How to get a specialist outpatient appointment
Nambour General Hospital does not offer one public online booking button for every clinic. The usual public specialist pathway starts with a clinical referral.
What to bring and what to do on appointment day
Bring these items
- Medicare card and any pension or concession card
- Appointment letter, SMS details and clinic instructions
- Relevant test results, reports, scans or X-rays
- An up-to-date list of prescription, non-prescription and herbal medicines
- GP name and contact details
- Private health insurance information if you choose to use it
- Glasses, hearing aids and mobility devices you normally use
- Questions you want to ask the clinical team
Arrival and check-in
- Follow the location and clinic details on your latest letter.
- Use the official hospital map to identify the correct block, lift and level.
- Allow time to park and reach the clinic.
- Sunshine Coast Health recommends arriving about 15 minutes early.
- Show reception your appointment letter and Medicare card.
- Confirm your phone number, address and other contact details.
- Return to reception to check out before leaving if instructed.
Read the complete official specialist appointment instructions before attending.
Emergency Department information
When emergency help is needed
Emergency departments assess and treat patients according to clinical urgency rather than arrival order. Call 000 when an illness, injury or safety situation is immediately life-threatening.
- Bring identification, Medicare details and a medicine list if it is safe to do so.
- Tell triage staff about allergies, medicines and important medical conditions.
- Tell staff immediately if symptoms worsen while waiting.
- Do not use the outpatient cancellation number for an emergency.
Finding Emergency
The official campus map places Emergency in Block 7 on the ground level. Emergency pick-up and drop-off space and accessible parking are available in front of the department.
Parking, public transport and hospital access
Paid parking
Paid parking is accessed from Nambour Mapleton Road using the driveway beside the Red Cross Blood Bank.
Check current parking prices
The official page contains a parking table labelled with an older effective date. Check the current official parking page or signage before relying on a fee.
Parking concessions
Concessions may be available for eligible Health Care Card holders, frequent or long-term patients and carers, people needing special assistance and people experiencing financial hardship. Take the parking ticket to main reception.
Free time-limited parking
The hospital lists free three-hour parking along Hospital Road, Nambour Mapleton Road, surrounding streets and behind the Hospital Road retail precinct. Read signs carefully because restrictions may change.
Accessible parking and drop-off
Accessible spaces are listed near the main entrance beside the Red Cross Blood Bank and in front of Emergency. Patient drop-off areas are available at both entrances.
Train, bus and taxi
Nambour Station is approximately 1 km away. A bus stop is outside Emergency on the hospital side of the road, and a taxi rank is on the ramp to the main entrance.
For another Sunshine Coast facility, see the Buderim Hospital Queensland guide. Remember that Buderim Private Hospital is separate from the public Nambour General Hospital.
Visiting a patient at Nambour General Hospital
General wards use flexible visiting arrangements, but clinical care, rest, infection-control requirements and individual patient needs can affect access. Check with ward staff before making a special journey.
- General wards
- Flexible visiting times apply, subject to ward and patient restrictions
- Mental Health Unit
- Officially listed visiting time is 9:00am–8:00pm daily
- Before travelling
- Call (07) 5470 6600 and ask for the relevant ward
Check the official hospital page for current visiting conditions.
Hospital services and finding the correct department
Sunshine Coast Health describes Nambour General Hospital as providing emergency, surgical, medical, mental health and community services. The official campus map also identifies the following patient areas.
For comparisons with other Queensland public hospitals, see the Gold Coast University Hospital guide, Hervey Bay Hospital guide and Princess Alexandra Hospital guide.
Interpreter, records, feedback and patient support
Interpreter services
Sunshine Coast Health provides free interpreters 24 hours a day, in person, by video or by phone. Ask your clinic to arrange one, preferably at least two weeks before a planned appointment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support
Hospital liaison and culturally safe support services are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families and carers.
Your medical records
Patients can apply through the Clinical Information Access Unit. Forms are also available from Nambour General Hospital front reception. The official central contact is (07) 5202 3011.
Feedback or complaint
Feedback can be submitted through the official form or by calling the Patient Liaison service on 1300 872 322. The phone line accepts voicemail 24 hours.
Food and pharmacy
Wishlist Coffee House is on the ground floor below the main entrance. The hospital pharmacy supplies hospital-issued prescriptions and is not a general community pharmacy.
Patient and carer accommodation
Reed House is beside the Emergency Department and may accommodate eligible patients, carers and immediate family members. A clinical referral is required for booking.
Useful official links
Nambour Hospital FAQs
What is the official name of Nambour Hospital?
The official name is Nambour General Hospital. People commonly shorten the name to Nambour Hospital.
What is the address of Nambour General Hospital?
Nambour General Hospital is on Hospital Road, Nambour QLD 4560.
What is Nambour Hospital’s phone number?
The main switchboard number is (07) 5470 6600. General enquiry office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.
Is Nambour General Hospital open 24 hours?
Yes. Sunshine Coast Health lists the hospital as open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. General enquiry office hours are more limited, and individual clinics operate their own schedules.
Does Nambour Hospital have a 24-hour Emergency Department?
Yes. Nambour General Hospital provides 24-hour emergency care. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.
How do I get an outpatient appointment?
Most specialist outpatient appointments require a referral from a GP or another authorised health professional. The hospital assesses the referral and either offers an appointment or places the patient on a waiting list.
How do I change or cancel an appointment?
Use the direct clinic number on your appointment letter when available. Sunshine Coast Health also lists 1300 270 773 for outpatient appointment cancellations or rescheduling.
What should I bring to a specialist appointment?
Bring your Medicare card, appointment letter, relevant results or scans, medicine list, GP details, concession card where applicable and any glasses, hearing aids or mobility devices you normally use.
Is parking available at Nambour Hospital?
Yes. Paid parking, free time-limited street parking, accessible parking and patient drop-off areas are available. Check the official parking page and on-site signs for current restrictions and charges.
What are the visiting hours?
General wards use flexible visiting arrangements, subject to clinical and patient needs. The Mental Health Unit is officially listed as accepting visitors from 9:00am to 8:00pm daily. Call the ward before travelling because restrictions can change.
How can I request my Nambour Hospital medical records?
Apply through the Sunshine Coast Health Clinical Information Access Unit. Forms are available from Nambour General Hospital reception, and the official central contact number is (07) 5202 3011.
Source and safety note
This is an independent patient and visitor guide, not Nambour General Hospital’s booking system and not medical advice. Details were checked against official Sunshine Coast Health pages for Nambour General Hospital, specialist referrals and appointments, parking, visiting, interpreter services, medical records and feedback. Always follow your current appointment letter, treating team’s instructions, on-site signs and updated official information.