Hotel Gracelands
02 6862 3459

Contact Us

Telephone Number 1

02 6862 3459
  • Home
  • Rooms
  • Gallery
  • Attractions
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
    • Rooms
    • Gallery
    • Attractions
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
Hotel Gracelands

Attractions

List of attractions

Rotary Peace Precinct
CSIRO Parkes Observatory (The Dish)
The Henry Parkes Centre
Memorial Hill
Parkes Elvis Festival
  PreviousNext  

Parkes NSW 2870, Australia

Rotary Peace Precinct

Wander through the Parkes Rotary Peace Precinct, a place for contemplation and reflection about world peace. Explore the five carved timber sculptures along the trail which are carved with Wiradjuri iconography to acknowledge the First Peoples and our local history.

View On Map

20km north of Parkes on the Newell Highway, turn right into Telescope Rd

CSIRO Parkes Observatory (The Dish)

The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, more commonly known as ‘The Dish’ is a world famous scientific icon, the location of a hit movie and a great place to have a coffee and a meal. The Discovery Centre features interactive displays and exhibits, and two theatres with awe inspiring audio visual presentations about the telescope, and 3D adventures across the solar system.

View On Map

Located on the Newell Hwy on the northern side of town

The Henry Parkes Centre

Situated on the Newell Highway and housing the Parkes Visitor Information Centre, this major cultural tourism precinct features 4 unique collections including The King’s Castle Elvis Exhibit, Parkes Motor Museum, Henry Parkes Museum (traditional history collection) and Antique Machinery Collection. A one stop shop for visitors to Parkes and a must see. Open daily.

View On Map

Bushman Street, Parkes NSW, Australia

Memorial Hill

Memorial Hill provides the best vantage point for magnificent views over Parkes and the surrounding farmlands. This is the most visible landmark in town, with it's 33 metre high Shrine of Remembrance standing high over Parkes.

View On Map

Various venues in Parkes

Parkes Elvis Festival

In January every year, Parkes comes alive with the annual Parkes Elvis Festival. With highlights such as the Elvis Tribute concert, crowning of Miss Priscilla, Cars of the Era shows, the Renewal of Vows ceremony and the iconic Elvis street parade. Up to 18,000 people travel from near and far to attend so be sure to book your accommodation early!

View On Map
$PLACE_NAME$
Directions

Hotel Gracelands

7 - 9 Bushman St Corner of Albert Sts, Parkes, NSW, 2870, Australia

Social Media

  • Hotel Gracelands

All rights reserved

Powered by Canvas