Parkes, Administrative division in New South Wales, Australia.
Parkes is an electoral division in New South Wales, Australia, covering a large rural area with multiple towns and local administrative centers. The region consists of farmland, small communities, and open landscape spread across the inland country.
The electoral division was established in 1901 and named after Sir Henry Parkes, a founding figure in Australian federation. Regional boundaries have been adjusted over the decades to reflect population changes and shifting needs.
The area maintains strong ties to farming and rural life, which show in local markets, craft production, and community gatherings throughout the year. These living traditions shape how residents connect with the land and each other.
The area is spread out and best explored by car, as distances between towns are considerable. Main services and facilities are found in town centers, so planning stops ahead of time is helpful.
The region hosts the Parkes Shire Elvis Festival, a notable annual event that draws thousands of music fans from around the country. The festival reveals the creative energy and unexpected cultural life in this remote area.
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Parkes Observatory
10.8 km
Escort Rock
37 km
Ben Hall's Death Site
36.3 km
Parkes Post Office
9.3 kmForbes Pioneer Cemetery
38.6 km
Alectown Cemetery
19.1 km
Parkes Radio Telescope
10.8 km
Parkes 18-metre telescope
10.8 kmEdward Mcglynn Park
12 kmParkes 12-metre telescope
10.7 kmCooke Park
9.8 kmGreen Park
37.3 kmParkes Showground
11.2 kmKeast Park
11.2 km
Memorial Hill Lookout
8.7 kmParkes Observatory
10.7 kmParkes Golf Course
12.1 kmSir Henry Parkes Statue
9.5 kmScenic viewpoint
36.9 kmMemorial Hill Lookout
8.7 kmBen Hall Shooting Site
36.4 kmParkes War Memorial
8.7 kmP3 Orion
5.6 kmCaribou
5.6 kmNeptune
5.6 kmConvair
5.6 kmMemorial, war memorial
38.1 kmEscort Rock Memorial
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