Ruth & Manuel's guidebook for Parkes
Sightseeing
Some great places to visit & explore . . .
Great tourist centre hosting Elvis musem, Motor museum, Moat Cottage replica, Henry Parkes museum & Antique machinery museum, lots to enjoy.
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Henry Parkes Centre
78 Newell HwyGreat tourist centre hosting Elvis musem, Motor museum, Moat Cottage replica, Henry Parkes museum & Antique machinery museum, lots to enjoy.
Nangar National Park
Dripping Rock RoadGreat bushwalking & picnic area
Lake Endeavour
There are dragon boat races & picnic areas
Goobang National Park
Gundong Roadgreat for walks and picnics
The site of one of Parkes' first gold mines, which operated over 100 years ago. Bushman's Hill is a pleasant place to take a walk along tracks to the top of the hill passing by historical relics.
The site is also home to the Wiradjuri Ampitheatre and Garradyang Garden.
Bushmans Hill Reserve
81 High StreetThe site of one of Parkes' first gold mines, which operated over 100 years ago. Bushman's Hill is a pleasant place to take a walk along tracks to the top of the hill passing by historical relics.
The site is also home to the Wiradjuri Ampitheatre and Garradyang Garden.
War Memorial with memorial gardens & great views of the area.
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Memorial Hill Lookout
War Memorial with memorial gardens & great views of the area.
CSIRO - Parkes Observatory
585 Telescope RdA must see, educational, interesting, great for the whole family.
Parkes Aviation Museum (HARS)
Muzyczuk DrGreat for enthusiasts & families
Local towns
They have a great waterpark for small children, lovely areas to walk along the river & picnic. Forbes has lots of places of interest including McFeeters Motor Museum & The Gum Swamp and Bird hide - a wetland area with lots of birds & great views, even has a bird viewing tower.
Forbes
They have a great waterpark for small children, lovely areas to walk along the river & picnic. Forbes has lots of places of interest including McFeeters Motor Museum & The Gum Swamp and Bird hide - a wetland area with lots of birds & great views, even has a bird viewing tower.
Food scene
Great atmosphere, great service, great food
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Bellas Cafe & Licensed Italian Restaurant
245 Clarinda StGreat atmosphere, great service, great food
Deja Brew
169 Clarinda Stgood coffee
Great place for breakfast, MT, lunch or AT during your visit to the Dish
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Dish Cafe
476 Telescope RdGreat place for breakfast, MT, lunch or AT during your visit to the Dish
Great priced good pub & thai meals. Pub is a work in progress at the moment. Staff are friendly, often busy but quick service.
Cambridge Hotel
153 Clarinda StreetGreat priced good pub & thai meals. Pub is a work in progress at the moment. Staff are friendly, often busy but quick service.
The Railway Hotel Parkes
1-3 Caledonia StGreat meals & good vibe.
Paragon Cafe Parkes
278 Clarinda StreetGreat cafe, very reasonable prices & good coffee
Wholesome Blend
321 Clarinda Stthe name says it all . . .
Roasted Kombi
249 Clarinda StTrendy cafe & amazing food
Cedar Cafe
33-35 Forbes RdHidden gem
Pink Orchid Cafe and Florist
18 Bushman StGreat atmosphere
Playgrounds
Parkes Bushmans Dam Kelly Reserve
New Lions Park at Parkes
Lake Forbes Water Park