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About Parkes

Parkes is in the Central NSW Region located in the state of New South Wales. The post code for Parkes is 2870.

Parkes is the commercial centre of a rich wool and wheat district, and also an industrial iron and steel town in its own right. First settled during the gold rush of the 1860's, the town was originally known as 'Bushman's' and was renamed after a visit by the Australian statesman and reformer, Sir Henry Parkes, in 1871. Today Parkes is probably best known for the giant CSIRO radio telescope at Alectown 24km to the north (3km off the Newell Hwy).

Some of the services & facilities provided in Parkes include:

  • Scenic/Historic
  • Bowls Club
  • Golf Club
  • Tennis Courts
  • Swimming Pool
  • Vehicle Repairs
  • Train Service
  • Air Service
  • Information
  • Hospital

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Discover Astronomy Parkes Attractions
Attractions  

Discover Astronomy - Parkes Attractions

For an experience of a different kind discover space and learn about astronomy at any of the six observatories in the region - Siding Springs and Skywatch near Coonabarab...

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3 Rating Hotel/Motels  

All Settlers Motel - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $99 Double Room/Night  

Address: 20 Welcome St Parkes NSW

3 Rating Hotel/Motels  

Best Western Moonraker Motor Inn Motel - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $99 Double Room/Night  

Address: 444 Clarinda St Parkes NSW

  • International
Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

Broadway - Parkes Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $25  

Address: 277 Clarinda St Parkes NSW

Attractions  

Bushman's Hill Development - Parkes Attractions

Major bi-centennial project involving restoration of present-day Parkes.

4 Rating Hotel/Motels  

Bushman's Motor Inn Motel - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $100 Double Room/Night  

Address: Newell Hwy Parkes NSW

3 Rating Hotel/Motels  

Clarinda Motel - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $99 Double Room/Night  

Address: 72 Clarinda St Parkes NSW

3 Rating Hotel/Motels  

Coachman Hotel/Motel - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $99 Double Room/Night  

Address: Welcome St Parkes NSW

2 Rating Hotel/Motels  

Country Comfort Parkes - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $100 Double Room/Night  

Address: Newell Highway Parkes NSW

If you are looking for an ideal holiday destination in Parkes, then Country Comfort is the perfect place for you to reside. Located just 10 minutes walk from the city ...

3 Rating Hotel/Motels  

Court Street Motel - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $99 Double Room/Night  

Address: Court St, cnr Currajong St Parkes NSW

3 Rating Hotel/Motels  

El Mexicali Motel - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $99 Double Room/Night  

Address: 10 Station St Parkes NSW

3 Rating Hotel/Motels  

Hamiltons Henry Parkes Motor Inn - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $120 Double Room/Night  

Address: 25 Welcome St Parkes NSW

The Henry Parkes Motor Inn is centrally located next to the tranquil Cooke Park opposite the Post Office. With only a short walk to Pubs, Clubs, Restaurants, the Olympic ...

Attractions  

Henry Parkes Historical Museum - Parkes Attractions

Address: in Clarinda Street Parkes NSW

Contains over 2000 items of historical interest, and also houses Sir Henry's private library.

  • Chinese
Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

Hong Loch - Parkes Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $35  

Address: 210 Clarinda St Parkes NSW

  • Modern Australian
Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

Juniperberry At The Nga - Parkes Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $35  

Address: Parkes Place Parkes NSW

Located in the National Gallery

  • International
Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

Miner's Right - Parkes Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $50  

Address: Bushman's Motor Inn Currajong Rd Parkes NSW

open 365 days of the year and offers an Extensive 'A la Carte' Menu to tempt the most discerning palate. Don’t forget to ask about our Renown Home Made Desserts.

  • International
Licensed Cafes & Licensed Informal Restaurants  

Moonraker - Parkes Restaurants

Price: Average Price For Entree & Main - $35  

Address: Best Western Moonraker Motor Inn, 444 Clarinda St Parkes NSW

Attractions  

Motor Museum & Craft Corner - Parkes Attractions

Address: Share the one building on the corner of Bogan and Dalton Streets. Parkes NSW

The museum exhibits nearly 40 restored vehicles dating from the early 1900's to the present. At Craft Corner, pottery, copperwork, painting and hand-made toys are display...

2 Rating Hotel/Motels  

Park View Motor Inn - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $99 Double Room/Night  

Address: Newell Highway Parkes NSW

2 Rating Hotel/Motels  

Parkes International Comfort Inn - Parkes Accommodation

Price: From $100 Double Room/Night  

Address: 18-30 Newell Highway Parkes NSW

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2 of March 2012 - 1 of March 2013
$18.70 @ eighteen 70 | Eighteen 70 Bar & Dining Room
Lunch- Tuesday to Friday 12-2pm Choose from beer battered barramundi or sirloin with fries and salad plus a glass of Block 50 shiraz or pinot grigio all for $18.70 !!!

22 of November 2011 - 22 of November 2012
Time for Lunch? Sticks and Stones has got that covered! | Sticks & Stones Woodfired Pizza Restaurant
Come in and let Sticks and Stones take care of Lunch for you. With our brand new lunch menu, and our incredible new chef, we'll have you coming back morning, noon and night! In fact, you probably won'...

27 of May 2011 - 27 of June 2012
Group Bookings | Manana Contemporary Tapas
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22 of November 2011 - 23 of November 2012
Sticks and Stones is now serving Breakfast! | Sticks & Stones Woodfired Pizza Restaurant
We're serving more than just Pizza at Sticks and Stones, come in and let us get your Breakfast sorted. With a wide range of options you're sure to find something to get those tastebuds excited!

1 of December 2011 - 31 of December 2012
Now Open for Lunch! | sSs BBQ Barns Steakhouse
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