Sightseeing
The very famous Parkes Radio Telescope 'The Dish'
Educational
Interesting
Must See
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CSIRO Parkes radio telescope
Telescope RoadThe very famous Parkes Radio Telescope 'The Dish'
Educational
Interesting
Must See
A modern tourism complex and cultural precinct located on incorporating:
Parkes Visitor Information Centre
The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit
Parkes Motor Museum
Moat Cottage Replica
Henry Parkes Museum
Antique Machinery Collection
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Henry Parkes Centre
78 Newell HwyA modern tourism complex and cultural precinct located on incorporating:
Parkes Visitor Information Centre
The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit
Parkes Motor Museum
Moat Cottage Replica
Henry Parkes Museum
Antique Machinery Collection
A great collection of aircraft with super friendly and enthusiastic staff. One of the really great things about the museum is the ability to walk through the aircraft and see them from the inside
Parkes Aviation Museum (HARS)
Muzyczuk DrA great collection of aircraft with super friendly and enthusiastic staff. One of the really great things about the museum is the ability to walk through the aircraft and see them from the inside
War memorial with thoughtfully set out memorial gardens and a great view of the town.
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Memorial Hill Lookout
War memorial with thoughtfully set out memorial gardens and a great view of the town.
The site of one of Parkes' first gold mines, which operated over 100 years ago. Bushman's Hill is an enjoyable place to take a walk, with walking tracks to the top of the hill passing by some interesting historical relics.
The site is also home to the Wiradjuri Ampitheatre and Garradyang Garden.
Bushmans Hill Reserve
81 High StreetThe site of one of Parkes' first gold mines, which operated over 100 years ago. Bushman's Hill is an enjoyable place to take a walk, with walking tracks to the top of the hill passing by some interesting historical relics.
The site is also home to the Wiradjuri Ampitheatre and Garradyang Garden.
Goobang National Park
Gundong RoadGreat place for bush hiking and picnicking
Home of Parkes Dragon Boat Club
Call Bill & Beth 0418253045 to come out for a paddling session.
Apply at Parkes Shire Council for permission to fish.
Great for photographers and bush walkers
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Lake Endeavour
Home of Parkes Dragon Boat Club
Call Bill & Beth 0418253045 to come out for a paddling session.
Apply at Parkes Shire Council for permission to fish.
Great for photographers and bush walkers
Nangar National Park
Dripping Rock RoadAmazing views. Great bushwalking and picnicking area.
Food scene
Great Italian resaurant
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Bellas Cafe & Licensed Italian Restaurant
245 Clarinda StGreat Italian resaurant
The Railway Hotel Parkes
1-3 Caledonia StGreat pub
Great food
Bent Food and Wine
10 Court StGood food
Nice atmosphere
Cedar Cafe
33-35 Forbes RdNice spot for lunch
Deja Brew
169 Clarinda Stnice coffee
Ikon
7-9 Bushman StreetGreat food. Great atmosphere
Great for lunch while you're visiting the famous Parkes Radio Telescope
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Dish Cafe
476 Telescope RdGreat for lunch while you're visiting the famous Parkes Radio Telescope
City/town information
Parkes is a very friendly rural town offering a diversity of things to see and do, including The Dish (one of Australia's most prominent landmarks); Gold Rush history; Henry Parkes history; Elvis memorabilia and festival; Parkes art trail; Aviation museum. Really worth a visit!
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Parkes
Parkes is a very friendly rural town offering a diversity of things to see and do, including The Dish (one of Australia's most prominent landmarks); Gold Rush history; Henry Parkes history; Elvis memorabilia and festival; Parkes art trail; Aviation museum. Really worth a visit!
Peak Hill’s historic tourist gold mine features five spectacular open cuts, walking trails and viewing platforms. The tour is self guided and is open 7 days a week.
Peak Hill
Peak Hill’s historic tourist gold mine features five spectacular open cuts, walking trails and viewing platforms. The tour is self guided and is open 7 days a week.
Trundle has the widest main street in NSW & the Trundle Hotel boasts the longest verandah in NSW
Trundle
Trundle has the widest main street in NSW & the Trundle Hotel boasts the longest verandah in NSW
Forbes
Forbes is great for:
McFeeters Motor Museum
Ben Hall history
Sculpture trail
Eugowra
Great for its stunning town murals