
Parkes
Country NSW, New South Wales
BIG DISHES, BOLD HISTORY AND STARRY SKIES
Parkes combines larger-than-life icons with country town charm. The world-famous Parkes Radio Telescope, known as “The Dish,” draws visitors with its role in space exploration. Railway history lives on at the Henry Parkes Museum and Antique Machinery Exhibit. Explore nearby bush trails or time your visit for the colourful Parkes Elvis Festival. It’s a place where space-age wonder and outback spirit come together in unexpected harmony.