CSIRO Radio Telescope

The telescope was built in 1961 and has been a great icon for Parkes ever since –it also includes a 3D theatre and the Dish Café.

 Opening Times: 8:30am to 4:15pm Daily

 Address: Newell Highway, Parkes, NSW 2870

 Visit:  www.csiro.au/parkes

 Email: parkes-vdc@csiro.au

 Phone:  (02) 6861 1777

The Kings Castle Elvis Exhibit

The King's Castle - ParkesIncorporated in the tourist centre complex it has a great collection of Elvis artefacts.

 Opening Times:  9am - 4pm Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday

 Address: Henry Parkes Centre, Newell HighwayParkes, NSW 2870

 Visit: www.henryparkescentre.com.au/

 Email: tourism@parkes.nsw.gov.au

 Phone:  (02) 6862 6000

Parkes Motor Museum

Also incorporated in the tourist centre complex, vehicles displayed range from 1914 to 1986 including the last Cadillac Elvis Presley owned.

 Opening Times: 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday

 Address: Henry Parkes Centre, Newell HighwayParkes, NSW 2870

 Visit:  www.henryparkescentre.com.au/

 Email: tourism@parkes.nsw.gov.au

 Phone:  (02) 6862 6000

Henry Parkes Museum

A collection of antique machinery and tractors, school buildings etc depicts the early settlement in the Parkes area. Phone 02 6862 6000 for all these attractions.

 Opening Times: 9am - 4pm Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday

 Address: Henry Parkes Centre, Newell HighwayParkes, NSW 2870

 Visit:  www.henryparkescentre.com.au/

 Email:  tourism@parkes.nsw.gov.au

 Phone:  (02) 6862 6000

Peak Hill Open Cut Gold Mine

Just 50 km from Parkes is this historic open cut goldmine which operated in 1893. Enjoy the open cut experience.

 Address: 62 Caswell Street, Peak Hill NSW 2869

 Email: phbata@peakhill.nsw.au

 Phone: (02) 6869 1981