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ParkesParkes is much loved for the famous Parkes Elvis Festival and CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, but if you take some time to explore the district there is so much more to discover.

With a population of around 12,200, Parkes is supported by a number of industries such as mineral resources, agriculture and retail. The Peak Hill Open Cut Experience is a great way for visitors to learn about mining techniques in the region, both past and present. Self guided tours can be undertaken daily between 9am and 4pm, except for Christmas Day and Good Friday, with free entry.

In Parkes you have the option of visiting any of the quality cafés and boutiques in town, learning a little more about The King or exploring a bygone era at the Henry Parkes Museum.

The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope, star of the movie ‘The Dish,’ is one of Australia’s most prominent landmarks and a must-see attraction while visiting Parkes. The Parkes Radio Telescope Visitor Discovery Centre is open daily.

Goobang National Park is located north-east of Parkes and forms the largest area of remnant vegetation in central New South Wales. Visitors are welcome to undertake passive recreational activities such as bushwalking, birdwatching and camping.

For more information on Parkes, please visit www.visitparkes.com.au. Alternatively, drop into the Parkes Visitor Information Centre located on Newell Highway (North).

Things toSee & Do Parkes boasts an interesting array of things to see and do for visitors to the region.

CSIRO PARKES RADIO TELESCOPELocated 20kms north of Parkes, The CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope is a short 5km detour off the Newell Highway. You can walk almost right up to it and marvel at the 64 metre steel paraboloid, elegantly balanced atop a three storey concrete tower. Built virtually in its shadow, the Visitor Discovery Centre is where visitors are invited to explore the world of astronomy and discover what role The Dish plays in “listening to the stars”. The centre is open daily between 8.30am and 4.15pm and boasts an award winning cafe.

THE HENRY PARKES CENTRE The Henry Parkes Centre is a one-stop-shop for visitors seeking historical, cultural and recreational information. The complex houses the Parkes Visitor Information Centre, The King’s Castle Elvis Exhibit, the Parkes Motor Museum and the Henry Parkes Museum. Make sure you check out the Antique Machinery Collection, which features a range of heritage tractors, harvesters

and equipment used in days gone by on many of the regional farms. Parkes is the Elvis Capital of Australia and home to The Kings Castle, an Elvis Museum. The Kings Castle is the largest collection of items formerly owned by Elvis Presley in the southern hemisphere. See the latest exhibition ‘Walk a Mile in My Shoes - A day in the life of Elvis Presley’, which conveys the triumphant and turbulent times of this musical icon.

MEMORIAL HILLMemorial Hill provides the best vantage point for magnificent views over Parkes and the surrounding farmlands. Memorial Hill is the most visible landmark in town, with its 35 metre high Shrine of Remembrance standing high over Parkes. The hill offers the opportunity for a leisurely bushwalk around the monument surrounds, or a picnic in Rotary Park on the northern side of the hill.

GOOBANG NATIONAL PARKLocated just 30kms from Parkes, Goobang National Park features a diverse range of f lora with more than 300 species identified in the park. The park offers visitors the opportunity to relax and unwind with a bushwalk in picturesque and tranquil surrounds.

SURROUNDING TOWNSHIPSVisit Bogan Gate, which boasts an outstanding Craft Shop in the old Railway Station, or Trundle to witness the widest main street in NSW and the longest wooden verandah in Australia. Tullamore has quickly become renowned for its incredibly popular Irish Festival.

Visitor Discovery CentreOpen 7 days • Free entry8.30am - 4.15pm - extended hours during NSW school holidays

Newell Hwy - Telescope Rd, Parkes 20kms Nth of Parkes

P: 02 6861 1777www.csiro.au/parkesDish CaDish Café: 02 6862 1566

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PARKES PARKESC A L E N DA R

of events Essential ServicesEMERGENCY: Police/ Fire/ Ambulance 000

Parkes Police Station 6862 9977 2-8 Court Street, Parkes

Parkes District Hospital 6861 2400 Coleman Road, Parkes

Currajong Street Medical Centre 6862 1699 61 Currajong Street, Parkes

Clarinda Street Surgery 6862 2511 335 Clarinda Street, Parkes

Parkes Dental 6862 2814 97 Currajong Street, Parkes

Parkes Pharmacy 6862 2411 Parkes Metroplaza, 299 Clarinda Street, Parkes

Ron Dunford Chemist 6862 1099 280 Clarinda Street, Parkes

Parkes Taxis 6862 2222

Countrylink 132 232 Train & coach services

JANUARY• Parkes Elvis Festival

• Parkes Jockey Club - Australia Day Weekend Race Meeting

FEBRUARY• National Local Government Touch Carnival

MARCH• Griffins Leading Edge Australian Marbles

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APRIL• Tullamore Irish Festival

MAY• Trundle ABBA Festival

JUNE• Peak Hill Leisure Art and Craft Exhibition

• Parkes & District Kennel Club Show Calendar

AUGUST• Parkes Show

• Tullamore Show

• Trundle Show

• Peak Hill Show

SEPTEMBER• Trundle Bush Tucker Day

OCTOBER• Parkes Country Music Festival

• Parkes Antique Motor Cycle Rally

DECEMBER• Annual Christmas Street Parade & Carnival

• Carols in the Park

For more information on what’s on in Parkes, please visit www.visitparkes.com.au.

Peak HillPeak Hill is a little town with a heart of gold! Located on the Newell Highway, 48kms north of Parkes and 70kms south of Dubbo, Peak Hill offers travellers an enticing break.

Peak Hill’s proud history is indelibly linked with the discovery of gold in 1889. Peak Hill is rich in art and crafts resources with all venues situated in the main street (Caswell Street). Peak Hill Country Crafts, at 62 Caswell Street, has been a popular stop-over for many a traveller. The store offers a full range of hand-made crafts and gifts and an informative display about the Peak Hill Open Cut Gold Mine, containing many historical photographs. This is a community-based craft shop, which also operates as the town’s visitor information centre.

PEAK HILL OPEN CUT EXPERIENCEVisitors are provided with a stark reminder of the gold rush by the redeveloped mine, a tourist attraction, called the Peak Hill Open Cut Experience, 500m east of the highway turning at the Ex-Services and Citizens Club. Group Tours are available by appointment. The Open Cut Experience operates year round, and allows visitors to conduct self-guided tours as well.

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ForbesExperience the country hospitality, heritage, beautiful natural environment and distinctive local attractions of Forbes.

History will come alive as you explore the town and learn of its Gold Rush heritage. Experience Lake Forbes and the Lachlan River or a spectacular sunrise or sunset at the acclaimed Gum Swamp Wildlife Refuge. Located 4kms south of Forbes off the Newell Highway, the refuge makes it possible to observe up to 70 species in just a few hours from the hide. You will love the boutique and specialty stores and the distinctive local dining in Forbes. Likewise, get your motor running at McFeeters Motor Museum and

experience a glimpse of life on the land as you check out the Central West Livestock Exchange. The vivid natural environment provides the inspiration for many artists, while the country lifestyle means others keep busy preparing homemade goods and treats. For quality art and crafts, visit the Forbes Handicraft Centre and Art Gallery in Lachlan Street, and the Forbes Railway Arts and Visitor Information Centre.

The Nangar National Park boasts a number of interesting walks and spectacular views from the escarpment, and is best accessed 15kms from Eugowra.

For more information on Forbes, please visit www.finditinforbes.com.au or drop into the Arts and Visitor Information Centre on Union Street.

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Open 7 days 9am - 5pm2 Union StreetForbes NSW 02 6852 4155

Things toSee & Do Forbes offers you a great range of attractions so you can do as much or as little as you like.

MCFEETERS MOTOR MUSEUMLocated on the corner of Oxford Street and Newell Highway, this purpose built facility offers a vast collection of meticulously restored motor cars, plus a souvenir and gift shop. Taste local wines at the cellar door, then re-fuel with a bite to eat at the café.

CENTRAL WEST LIVESTOCK EXCHANGEOne of Australia’s leading state of the art saleyards, a visit offers a glimpse of the latest technology and industry best practices. Check out the cattle sales each Monday from 9am. Located 10kms north of Forbes off the Newell Highway along the Back Yamma Road.

GUM SWAMP & BIRD HIDELocated 4kms south of Forbes, this native bird and wildlife refuge offers wonderful viewing of many species of birds and native fauna. Best viewing available at sunrise and sunset.

THE LACHLAN RIVER The Lachlan River offers many great spots for picnics, fishing and bushwalking. From the Newell highway follow the signs west to Bedgerebong or Condobolin and find your own secluded hideaway as sections of your drive follow the river’s course.

BEN HALL’S GRAVE & FORBES GENERAL CEMETERYVisit the graves of Ben Hall, one of Australia’s most notorious bushrangers, and Catherine Ada Foster (better known as Kate Kelly – legendary sister of bushranger Ned), French-Australian writer Paul Wenz and other local legends for a fascinating insight into Forbes’ past.

FORBES & DISTRICT HISTORICAL MUSEUMThe Forbes and District Historical Museum boasts varied exhibits including relics from the bushranging days of Ben Hall, a vintage kitchen, antique farm machinery, a display of Aboriginal artefacts, and much more. The museum is located on 11 Cross Street and is open daily 2pm-4pm.

GOLFLocated along Parkes Road, relax and take in a round of golf at the Forbes Golf Club – a picturesque 18 hole, par 72, 6100m course. Club and cart hire is available as is a licensed bar, bistro and BBQ facilities. The course is open 7am-5 pm daily.

FORBES FORBESC A L E N DA R

of events Essential ServicesEMERGENCY: Police/ Fire/ Ambulance 000

Forbes Police Station 6853 9999 6-8 Victoria Lane, Forbes

Forbes District Hospital 6850 2000 Elgin Street, Forbes

Forbes Medical Centre 6851 1300 4-6 Elgin Street, Forbes

Inland Medical Centre 6851 5208 139 Rankin St, Forbes

Forbes Dental Surgery 6852 3321 56 Johnson Street, Forbes

Flannery’s Pharmacy 6852 1111 99/101-103 Rankin Street, Forbes

Winstanley’s Pharmacy 6852 2001 159/173 Lachlan Street, Forbes

Forbes Taxis 6852 2222

Countrylink 132 232 Train & coach services

JANUARY• Jazz Festival

• Flatlands Hang Gliding Championships

• Australia Day Celebrations

FEBRUARY• Bedgerabong Picnic Races

MARCH• Seniors Week Celebrations

• Youth Week Celebrations

APRIL• Camel Races

• Easter Bowls Carnival

• Anzac Day Commemorations

• Diggers Harness Race Meeting

MAY• Heritage Festival

JULY• Forbes Eisteddfod Grand Concert

• The Bedgerabong Country Music Campout

AUGUST• Forbes Cup Race Meeting

• Bedgerabong Show

• NSW Small Winemakers Wine Show

SEPTEMBER• Fatherhood Festival

• Forbes Show

OCTOBER• Forbes Spring Races

• Ben Hall Festival

• National BBQ Championships

• Kalari Lachlan River Arts Festival

DECEMBER• Vanfest

• Carols by Candlelight

For more information on what’s on in Forbes, please visit www.finditinforbes.com.au.

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West WyalongWest Wyalong was established during the Gold Rush period and is the perfect place to pause if you’re passing through or exploring the region.

Take the heritage walk around West Wyalong and glimpse into the past with the many historic buildings that line the streets. Be sure to grab a map from the West Wyalong Visitor Information Centre.The Historical Museum boasts a fascinating collection of memorabilia and artefacts that showcase a bygone era. You can also view local Aboriginal art from the Wiradjuri tribe at the Aboriginal Artifact Shop at 76 Main Street.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO• Take a step back in time at the Historical Museum.

• Explore Indiginous art and culture at the Aboriginal Artifact Shop.

• Visit the Splatter Gallery and Cafe on Main Street.

• Walk or cycle the Green Corridor Walking Track, which joins West Wyalong and Wyalong.

• View original buildings at Beckett’s Pioneer Farm.

For more information on West Wyalong, please visit www.visitwestwyalong.com.au. Alternatively, drop into the West Wyalong Visitor Information Centre on Shire Street, West Wyalong.

WEST WYALONGC A L E N DA R

of events Essential ServicesEMERGENCY: Police/ Fire/ Ambulance 000

West Wyalong Police Station 6972 2444 34 Church Street S, West Wyalong

West Wyalong Hospital 6979 0000 70 Ungarie Road, West Wyalong

West Wyalong Medical Centre 6972 2866 113 Main Street, West Wyalong

Tristar Medical Group 6972 4811 29 Ungarie Road, West Wyalong

West Wyalong Dental Surgery 6972 4359 80 Main Street, West Wyalong

West Wyalong Pharmacy 6972 2378 115 Main Street, West Wyalong

Lemon’s Taxi Service 0428 695 328

Murray’s Maxi Taxi 1300 829 468

Countrylink 132 232 Train & coach services

JANUARY• Pace Farm Australia Day Pavlova Competition

FEBRUARY• West Wyalong Rugby League Knockout

MARCH• Clean Up Australia Day

• West Wyalong Swap Meet

• Candy Stripe Fair

APRIL• Anzac Day Celebrations

MAY• Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea

JUNE• Riverina Interclub Challenge

AUGUST• Weethalle Show

SEPTEMBER• West Wyalong Show

• Barmedman Show

• Ungarie Show

OCTOBER• West Wyalong Flower Show

NOVEMBER• Wyalong Annual Christmas Markets

DECEMBER• Carols by Candlelight

For more information on what’s on in West Wyalong, visit www.visitwestwyalong.com.au.

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NarranderaNarrandera is the Heart of the Riverina and boasts plenty to see and do.

Narrandera is a beautiful location that offers a diverse range of attractions for visitors to the district. Whatever takes your fancy, you can enjoy heritage walks, bushwalking, golfing, swimming, nature tours, shopping and much more. Lake Talbot, the Murrumbidgee River, Bundidgerry Creek and the Wetlands showcase the great outdoors in all its splendour with plenty of activities on offer here.For more information on Narrandera, visit www.narrandera.com.au or the Narrandera Visitor Information Centre at 26 Cadell Street.

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Essential ServicesEMERGENCY: Police/ Fire/ Ambulance 000

Narrandera District Hospital 6951 0200 56-64 Adams Street, Narrandera

Narrandera Medical Centre 6958 1000 3-7 Victoria Square, Narrandera

Narrandera Dental Centre 6959 3055 46-48 East Street, Narrandera

Mulhall & Graham Pharmacy 6959 2091 125 East Street, Narrandera

Chemmart Pharmacy 6959 1099 58 East Street, Narrandera

Narrandera Taxi Service 6959 2050

Countrylink 132 232 Train & coach services’

JANUARY• Australia Day Celebrations Narrandera

MARCH• Riverina Rush Multi Sport Weekend

• Narrandera John O’Brien Bush Poetry Festival

APRIL• Narrandera Rod Run

AUGUST• Camellia Show Narrandera

• Grong Grong Team Penning

SEPTEMBER• Narrandera Show

NOVEMBER• Classic Australian Wood Power Boat Association

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DECEMBER• Grong Grong Rodeo

For more information on what’s on in Narrandera, please visit www.narrandera.com.au.

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Images courtesy of Don Fuchs, Destination NSW and Narrandera Shire Council.

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