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Parkes Observatory

Parkes Observatory

3.1
0.0/5
Parkes · 17.5 km from downtown
Peakhill Open Cut Gold Mine

Peakhill Open Cut Gold Mine

2.6
0.0/5
Parkes · 46.2 km from downtown
Henry Parkes Centre

Henry Parkes Centre

2.5
0.0/5
Parkes · 2 km from downtown
Sydney Opera House
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Sydney Opera House

9.6
4.7/5
Australia · Sydney
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From AU$69.00
Taronga Zoo Sydney
2026 Global 100 - Best Things to Do

Taronga Zoo Sydney

9.1
4.7/5
Australia · Mosman
Immediate accessBook now for today
From AU$57.00
Sydney Whale Watching Cruise
No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Australia

Sydney Whale Watching Cruise

9.1
4.4/5
Australia · Sydney
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From AU$100.00
Blue Mountains National Park
2026 Global 50 - Spring Outings

Blue Mountains National Park

8.4
4.6/5
Australia · Sydney
Free attraction
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
2026 Global 100 - Family-friendly Attractions

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

8.4
4.6/5
Australia · Sydney
43% offFrom AU$39.89
Scenic World
No. 9 of Best Things to Do in New South Wales

Scenic World

7.8
4.6/5
Australia · Katoomba
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From AU$60.00
Kelly Reserve

Kelly Reserve

2.5
0.0/5
Parkes · 1.5 km from downtown

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Trip Moments in Parkes

🇦🇺 15 fascinating things in Australia
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🇦🇺 15 fascinating things in Australia

“Great Barrier Reef 🐠 The world's largest coral reef system, with thousands of reefs and extraordinary marine life.”@Aлi · 5 days ago
DAY 1 IN SYDNEY — Straight to the Icons! 🇦🇺✨

DAY 1 IN SYDNEY — Straight to the Icons! 🇦🇺✨

“#bucketlistdestinations My first day in Sydney had to start with the two landmarks I had been waiting so long to see — the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour!”@Jjtotheworld · 1 month ago
Just got back from Australia, and I really don't recommend going in October–November! Because it's just too...

Just got back from Australia, and I really don't recommend going in October–November! Because it's just too...

“I just returned from Australia, and it is absolutely stunning in October–November!”@Jackson Adams 678_ · 8 days ago

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What is Parkes famous for?

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Parkes is known for its wealth of attractions and things to do. Here are a few highlights: Parkes Observatory, Peakhill Open Cut Gold Mine, and Henry Parkes Centre.