Parkes Travel Guide

Trek Zone
Town

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Population: 11.3 thous. (2019)Elevation: 1096 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°8'10"S, 148°10'30"E
Location

New South WalesAustralia

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Parkes Top Attractions

Parkes Attractions - What to See and Explore

Parkes offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Parkes Post Office, Parkes Shire Libraries. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • parkes post office
  • parkes shire libraries
Day trips

Parkes – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Parkes, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Parkes Observatory, Age Of Fishes Museum Canowindra (Canowindra), Mcfeeters Motor Museum (Forbes).

  • parkes observatory11 milesNE
  • age of fishes museum canowindra41 milesSE
  • mcfeeters motor museum forbes20 milesSW
  • herveys range goobang national park29 milesN
  • nangar national park29 milesSE

Best Time To Visit Parkes

Learn when is the best time to travel to Parkes weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February and December. While the coldest is in July and August.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in June. Most of it rains in January.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

Sunrise

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