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*Parkes

Parkes in Central NSW, is 365km from Sydney and 306km from Canberra. Originally a goldmining settlement, it was renamed Parkes after Sir Henry Parkes, the 'Father of Federation'. Parkes is perhaps best known as home of 'The Dish' - the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope

The annual Parkes Elvis Festival is held in the second week in January and the Tullamore Irish Festival is held on Easter Weekend.
 
The Henry Parkes Centre houses The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit, Parkes Motor Museum, Parkes Museum and Antique Machinery collection and the Parkes Visitor Information Centre.

*Parkes Accommodation

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*Parkes School & Community Links

Station Motel
Station Motel, Parkes
4star or equiv. accommodation
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Country Comfort Parkes
Country Comfort Parkes, Parkes
3.5star or equiv. accommodation
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The Spanish Lantern Motor Inn
The Spanish Lantern Motor Inn, Parkes
3.5star or equiv. accommodation
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