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AttractionsLast modified: December 10, 2008 - 10:55 AM
Parkes Shire offers an array of attractions to complement your visit. Click the link below to help plan your visit and to not miss out on any hidden gems. Some of the attractions listed have additional web and email links. The professional staff at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre can also provide comprehensive information detailing local tourist attractions and accommodation, email Parkes Visitor Information Centre or phone (02) 6863 8860. Parkes CSIRO Radio Telescope & Discovery Centre - Published: 02 Jun 2008
Newell Highway, Approx. 20km North of Parkes King's Castle - A Collection of Elvis' Personal Memorabilia - Published: 05 Jan 2009 A private collection of Elvis' personal memorabilia owned by the former 'Yellow Wiggle' Greg Page. As featured on Channel 9's A Current Affair and ABC's 'The Collectors' series, his collection features clothes and jewellery worn by Elvis and many of Elvis' personal books, papers and belongings. The audio commentary is by Elvis' Tour Manager Joe Esposito. more .. Museum & Historial Collections - Published: 10 Dec 2008 Henry Parkes Centre incorporates a local history collection, Pioneer Park Antique Farm Machinery Museum and Moat Cottage. more .. Memorial Hill - Published: 02 Jun 2008 Entry from eastern end of Bushman Street - near Albert Street. more .. Alpaca Country Shop & Cafe - Published: 02 Jun 2008 Newell Highway TICHBORNE NSW 2870 (10km South of Parkes) more .. Craft Corner - Published: 26 May 2009 Offering a range of locally produced hand-made arts, craft, paintings, pottery, jewellery, and knitwear. more .. Bushman's Hill - Published: 26 May 2009 Entry from Wentworth Street or Newell Highway, Parkes more .. Olympic Pool - Published: 02 Jun 2008 Dalton Street PARKES NSW 2870 Phone:(02) 6862 6001 Link: Parkes Pool more .. Goobang National Park - Published: 02 Jun 2008 Goobang National Park, one of the state's newest National Parks is located 30 kilometres north-east of Parkes. It is approximately 42,600 hectares in size, 55 kilometres long and ranges in width from 200 metres to 20 kilometres, forming the largest area of remnant vegetation in the Central West of New South Wales. more .. Peak Hill Open Cut Experience - Published: 24 Dec 2008 Located just 400 metres from the main street of Peak Hill, Caswell Street - this open cut gold mine provides a great example of mining techniques used historically and today. more .. Big Fish Fossil Hut at Peak Hill - Published: 08 Oct 2009 This new attraction complements the range of tourism experiences already available in Peak Hill, conveniently situated between Parkes and Dubbo on the Newell Highway.
The Big Fish Fossil Hut is located at the Peak Hill Caravan Park, at 2 Ween Street, Peak Hill. more ..
Parkes Shire is very conveniently situated and centrally located to a gamut of great towns and regional attractions. more ..
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