Parkes is a Central West town known for its science, heritage and regional visitor experiences.

Use the official destination guide for current travel and local context. Destination NSW Parkes guide (opens in a new tab)

The Parkes Visitor Information Centre at the Henry Parkes Centre provides local planning support and accessible visitor facilities. Parkes Visitor Information Centre (opens in a new tab)

Bushmans Hill combines walking, gold-rush history and Wiradjuri cultural context. Confirm conditions and respect the place while visiting. Bushmans Hill and Wiradjuri Amphitheatre (opens in a new tab)

The Henry Parkes Centre brings visitor information together with museum collections. Henry Parkes Centre (opens in a new tab)

Sources last validated: 1 September 2026.