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Attractions

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 to the attractions listed have additional web and email links.

Also the professional staff at the Parkes Information Centre can provide comprehensive information detailing local tourist attractions and accommodation, more information is available by selecting the link below.

Other attractions on offer in the region - Published: 19 Aug 2008
Parkes Shire is a great place to base yourself as you explore Central NSW.

Parkes Shire is very conveniently situated and centrally located to a gamut of great towns and regional attractions. more ..

Peak Hill Open Cut Experience - Published: 10 Jun 2008
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Tyndalls Lavender Farm - Published: 02 Jun 2008
Cnr. Tanks Road & Wellington Road
PARKES NSW 2870
Phone:(02) 6862 3632 more ..

Museum & Historial Information - Published: 02 Jun 2008
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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 ..

Macusani Alpaca Country Shop & Cafe - Published: 02 Jun 2008
Newell Highway
TICHBORNE NSW 2870
10km South of Parkes
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Trundle Art & Crafts, Gifts & Knick Nacks - Published: 02 Jun 2008
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Memorial Hill - Published: 02 Jun 2008
 Entry from eastern end of Bushman Street more ..

Parkes CSIRO Radio Telescope - Published: 02 Jun 2008
 Newell Highway, Approx. 20km North of Parkes
Website:
www.csiro.au/parkesdish
Email:
parkes-vdc@csiro.au
Phone:(02) 6861 1777
Opening Hours: Open Daily - 8.30am - 4.15pm. Admission to the Visitors Centre is free.
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Craft Corner - Published: 02 Jun 2008
Offering a range of locally produced hand-made arts, craft, paintings, pottery, jewellery, and knitwear. more ..

Parkes Shire Library - Published: 02 Jun 2008
Bogan Street
PARKES NSW 2870
Phone:(02) 6861 2309
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri: 10.00am-7.00pm & Sat: 10.00am-12.00pm
Email:
library@parkes.nsw.gov.au
Link:
Shire Library more ..

Olympic Pool - Published: 02 Jun 2008
Dalton Street
PARKES NSW 2870
Phone:(02) 6862 6001
Link: Parkes Pool more ..

Bushman's Hill - Published: 02 Jun 2008
Entry from Wentworth Street or Newell Highway, Parkes more ..

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