Bushwalking, mountain biking and 4WD touring are some of the activities that can be enjoyed here, and for those who wish to stay a little longer there are a number of bush campsites. Keep your eye out for Wiradjuri sites, such as open camp sites, stone arrangements and axe grinding grooves while exploring.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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North of town, this complex is home to the Parkes Visitor Information Centre plus a handful of exhibitions housed in a few small museums.The King's Castle…
11.46 MILES
Built by the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in 1961, this massive radio telescope (about 20km north of Parkes) is…
20.29 MILES
Housed in a former RAAF hangar from the airport’s time as a World War Two air-force base, this aircraft museum located at the Parkes Regional Airport is a…
16.41 MILES
The historic gold mine is located at Peak Hill, a small town 49km north of Parkes (75km south of Dubbo). Visitors can take a self-guided tour and enjoy…
21.63 MILES
This lookout atop Memorial Hill offers great views over Parkes and surrounds.
Nearby New South Wales attractions
11.46 MILES
Built by the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in 1961, this massive radio telescope (about 20km north of Parkes) is…
16.41 MILES
The historic gold mine is located at Peak Hill, a small town 49km north of Parkes (75km south of Dubbo). Visitors can take a self-guided tour and enjoy…
20.29 MILES
Housed in a former RAAF hangar from the airport’s time as a World War Two air-force base, this aircraft museum located at the Parkes Regional Airport is a…
21.07 MILES
North of town, this complex is home to the Parkes Visitor Information Centre plus a handful of exhibitions housed in a few small museums.The King's Castle…
21.63 MILES
This lookout atop Memorial Hill offers great views over Parkes and surrounds.