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Parkes Craft Corner

Parkes Craft Corner

Shopping and Markets

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No longer on the corner, but now situated in the heart of the shopping centre, Craft Corner offers a delightful...

Burrabadine walking track view, Goobang National Park. Photo: A Lavender

Burrabadine Walking Track

Natural Attractions

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Burrabadine walking track is a four kilometre return walk in Goobang National Park, located near Greenbah campground. It’s a bush...

Memorial Hill

Memorial Hill

Landmarks and Buildings

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Memorial Hill provides the best vantage point for magnificent views over Parkes and the surrounding farmlands. It is the most...

Rotary Peace Precinct

Rotary Peace Precinct

Parks and Gardens

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Wander through the Parkes Rotary Peace Precinct, a place for contemplation and reflection about world peace. Explore the five carved...

Motor Museum

Parkes Antique Motor Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Price from: $10.00

Located at the Henry Parkes Centre complex, the Parkes Motor Museum is an impressive collection of motor vehicles owned by...

CWLE

Central West Livestock Exchange

Agri, Mining and Industry

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The Central West Livestock Exchange (CWLE) officially opened in 2006 when the brand new AUD10.4 million dollar cattle auction facility...

Wiradjuri Amphitheatre

Wiradjuri Amphitheatre

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

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The Wiradjuri Ampitheatre is in the Bushmans Hill precinct, nd can be accessed from Wentworth Street in Parkes. It is...

Parkes Rockin’ Emu

Landmarks and Buildings

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The Parkes Rockin' Emu stands over 10 metres high on the side of the Parkes Service Club.Artist John Murray depicts...

Aviation Museum

Parkes Aviation Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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The Parkes Aviation Museum is located at the end of Muzycuk Drive at Parkes Airport. It is currently housed in...

Cooke Park Family Fun

Cooke Park – Parkes

Parks and Gardens

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Cooke Park, located in the center of town, is the perfect place to relax and enjoy lush green grass, plenty...

Peak Hill Art Gallery

Peak Hill Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Peak Hill's new Art Gallery is home to many local Artists and has a wide selection of art in various...

Elvis Museum

The King’s Castle Elvis Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Price from: $6.00

The Kings Castle is a collection of Elvis' personal artifacts owned by Greg Page, well known as the original 'Yellow...

Garradyang Cultural Garden

Bushmans Hill

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Natural Attractions

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Visit the site of one of Parkes' first gold mines, which operated over 100 years ago. Bushman's Hill is an...

Elvis Public Art

Parkes Shire Public Art Trail

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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Wander down through the Parkes CBD and marvel at the public art installations representing the region's local culture and icons....

Lions Park Play Equipment

Lions Park Playground

Parks and Gardens

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Lions Park is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic and relax with the family. It is a popular place...

Entry to the Henry Parkes Centre

Henry Parkes Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections Landmarks and Buildings

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The impressive Henry Parkes Centre is a tourism complex located on the north end of Parkes at the Parkes Visitor...

Caloma lookout, Goobang National Park. Photo: Amanda Lavender © OEH

Caloma lookout

Natural Attractions

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Caloma lookout is set on one of the highest points in the Wanda Wandong sector of Goobang National Park.A short...

Cycling Eugowra

Lachlan Valley Cycle Trail

Adventure and Outdoors Tours

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Lachlan Valley Cycle Trail makes use of gravel roads and low traffic roads in the Lachlan Valley Region of Central...

The exterior of the Parkes Shire Library building

Parkes Shire Library

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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The Parkes Shire Library and Cultural Centre is a delightful spot for visitors to stop. The library offers its visitors...

Outback Lamb

Outback Lamb

Adventure and Outdoors Tours Food and Wine Tours

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Outback Lamb offers a high-quality farm tour which gives the opportunity to take in an interesting mix of the agricultural...

Bogan Weir

Bogan Weir – Peak Hill

Natural Attractions

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If you enjoy relaxing, doing a spot of fishing, or if you are looking for a perfect tranquil retreat for...

Kelly Reserve

Kelly Reserve

Parks and Gardens

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The perfect place to stop and relax with amenities, a covered barbecue area and picnic facilities, an off-leash dog park,...

Dog Park

Parkes Dog Park – Off Leash Area

Parks and Gardens

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The Parkes Dog Park - Off Leash Area is a pet's paradise! Treat your pet and take them along to...

CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope

Parkes Obervatory

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations Observatories and Planetariums

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Located 20 kilometres north of Parkes off the Newell Highway, the CSIRO's Parkes Observatory is home to the world-famous 'Dish'.At...

Henry Parkes Museum

Henry Parkes Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Price from: $7.50

The Henry Parkes Museum and Antique Machinery Collection is owned and managed by the Parkes and District Historical Society. The...