Please check the current visitor restrictions before coming to the hospital.
Canberra Hospital and North Canberra Hospital
Most visiting hours are 6am to 9pm every day.
These areas have different visiting hours:
- Canberra Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: 24 hours a day
- Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Unit: No visitors allowed
- Canberra Hospital Adult Mental Health Unit - Mental Health Short Stay Unit visiting hours:
- Monday to Friday: 12:00pm - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- Weekends & Public Holidays: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Some wards may have restrictions on visitors during these times. Please check with ward staff for further information.
General information
Your treating team may ask your visitors to come back later if they arrive when you are resting, having therapy or having a procedure.
Our staff will always ask you if you are happy for us to discuss your care in front of your visitors. You may prefer your visitors to step out before we talk to you about test results or do a procedure.
You have the right to choose who can visit you. If you don’t want someone to visit, talk to your nurse about getting help with this. Our staff will support you and your decision.
For more information please see our:
- A Patient and Carer’s Guide to Canberra Hospital [PDF 2.29MB]
- Visiting Hours Guidelines for Visitors [PDF 184kB]