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Getting to Parkes ShireParkes Shire is situated close to the geographical centre of New South Wales, and Australia's demographic centre. Literally the crossroads of the nation because of its strategic location on the north/south road and east/west rail corridor. By Road Parkes is the interchange for north-south and east-west highways connecting Australia's capital cities. 60 per cent of Australia's population is within 10 hours driving time, and 80 per cent is within 15 hours. The Newell Highway will bring visitors to Parkes from the north and the south (Brisbane & Melbourne), whilst there are numerous roadways in top condition passing through Parkes, providing several direct routes from the east and west. Distances From Parkes By Road:
Sydney 365 Brisbane 995 Perth 3813 Wollongong 403 Melbourne 721 Adelaide 1067 Canberra 306 Newcastle 496 For a map, please contact Parkes Visitor Centre tourism@parkes.nsw.gov.au By Rail Parkes is the interchange for the NSW Rail Freight Systems, providing linkages to capital cities and ports, with feeder lines to agricultural production centres. It is a major marshalling centre on the Indian Pacific Railway connecting the east and west coasts of Australia. Daily coach and rail passenger services are operated by Country Link between Parkes and Sydney and return. Services are also available to Canberra. Bookings can be made through Country Link Reservations on 13 22 32 or CountryLink NSW
Parkes Railway Station, Phone (02) 6862 5697 or Harvey World Travel Parkes, Phone (02) 6862 2466 By Air Parkes is home to a Regional Airport of very high standard, located 5 kilometres to the east of the township. Regional Express Airlines (REX) provide daily flights between Parkes and Sydney. Other local connections are available, with National and International connections in Sydney.
Airport Latitude 33 07' 58" S To Book your flight, phone Regional Express Airlines direct on 13 17 13 or Regional Express
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