Peak Hill – Bogan Gate – Trundle – Tullamore PARKES SHIRE Home of The Dish and the famous annual Parkes Elvis Festival

CentraL New South Wales HENRY PARKES Welcome to Parkes Shire CENTRE Explore Parkes, Peak Hill, Bogan Gate, Trundle and Tullamore. From the heights of Goobang National Park, to the plains of wheat and country villages, Parkes Shire boasts many sights to see – some well known and others waiting to be discovered. Visit an Australian icon – the world famous CSIRO Radio Telescope “The Dish”, capture a picture in Trundle on New South Wales’ widest main street or meet up with Elvis at the annual Parkes Elvis Festival. Welcome! Contents About Parkes Shire...... 4 Events...... 6 The Henry Parkes Centre is Parkes' newest attraction and a major cultural Attractions & activities...... 7 tourism precinct that offers a ‘one stop shop' for visitors to Parkes. parkEs Accommodation...... 10 parkes Dining...... 12 The Henry Parkes Centre incorporates the Parkes Visitor Information Transport...... 13 Centre and four unique collections including: parkes Services...... 14 Mayoral Goobang National Park...... 15 Welcome  The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit Map of Parkes (Centre fold)...... 16 Parkes and the surrounding smaller towns have come a long way,  Parkes Motor Museum Advertisements from our foundations as an early  Henry Parkes Museum (traditional history collection) Accommodation...... 18 gold discovery settlement, to our Things to do & see...... 20 roots in the agricultural engine  Antique Machinery Collection room of NSW; our anchor as an Food & Dining...... 21 inland transport hub and our rich Open 7 days, one admission fee gains access to the entire complex, shopping, services & facilities...... 22 mining landscape. offering something for everyone. Peak Hill...... 23 Now with its astronomical link through the world famous CSIRO Trundle...... 25 Parkes Radio Telescope, Parkes has The Henry Parkes Centre is located on the Newell Highway on the Tullamore...... 27 become a popular attraction for travellers touring rural Australia. Bogan Gate...... 28 northern side of town with on-site parking for long vehicles. We invite you to explore the hidden Tourist Drive – Bogan Link...... 29 secrets that Parkes, Peak Hill, The Parkes Visitor Information Centre has a great range of souvenirs, Day trips – Central NSW...... 29 Bogan Gate, Trundle and Tullamore have to offer. destination brochures and maps. You can grab a cold drink or an ice- Shire Maps – Peak Hill, Trundle...... 30 On behalf of the people of Parkes cream and even get your photo taken with a life-sized Elvis. Shire Maps – Tullamore, Bogan Gate...... 31 Shire I welcome you to our region Regional Map...... BC and wish you a safe, adventurous HENRY PARKES MUSEUMS OPEN 7 DAYS and enjoyable visit. 9.00am - 4.00pm weekdays Acknowledgements 10.00am - 4.00pm weekends / public holidays Photos courtesy of: Parkes Shire Council, Mark James, John Sarkissian, Garry Wynands, Parkes Champion Post, Bill Jayet, Elvis Revival Inc, Betty Zdan and PARKES VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE National Parks & Wildlife Service. Newell Highway, Parkes Artwork & Printing: Vink Publishing. OPEN 7 DAYS 9.00am - 5.00pm weekdays Disclaimer Information contained in this brochure is supplied Cr Ken Keith 10.00am - 4.00pm weekends / public holidays by individual operators as at October 2011. Whilst Mayor of Parkes Shire every endeavour has been made to ensure absolute Phone: 02 6862 6000 accuracy of information, Parkes Visitor Information Fax: 02 6862 1023 Centre and its agents cannot be held responsible for Email: [email protected] any consequences resulting from mis-description or www.visitparkes.com.au inadvertent errors contained herein.

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Cenotaph, Cooke Park, Parkes Northparkes Mine Elvis at ‘The Dish’

Environment Economy The Annual Parkes Elvis Festival About Parkes Shire Parkes Shire is located on the western edge Parkes Shire has six key economic strengths: of the Great Dividing Range within the mineral resources, agriculture, retail In 2012, the CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival celebrates its 20th Anniversary. It Located in Central NSW on the major inland motoring corridor, the Newell Central New South Wales region. The landscape activity, government services, tourism and may be 20 years since it all began, but the question that EVERYONE still asks is Highway, Parkes is a thriving commercial centre offering quality accommodation, is flat to undulating and forms a part of the transport. Parkes is developing as an why Elvis in Parkes? unique attractions and events. Parkes is home to the nationally recognised icon, catchment for two main river systems, the important inland hub of Australia’s In 1981 local Elvis fans, Bob and Anne Steel (OAM), opened a reception centre ‘The Dish’ and has become more recently known as the ‘Elvis capital of Australia’ Bogan and the Lachlan Rivers. Elevation: transport network. Parkes Shire’s mineral and restaurant in Parkes which they named ‘Gracelands’. The building can still be resources sustain ongoing mining activity, with the annual Parkes Elvis Festival now attracting over 15,000 visitors annually. 339 metres. Shire area: 5,919 sq km. seen today at the corner of Bushman and Albert Streets, Parkes. including Northparkes Mines. Parkes itself The Festival concept was first flagged at an Elvis themed party in 1992 held at Parkes caters for all your tourism needs with 13 motels, 7 hotels, 4 bed and Population continues to attract new businesses, with breakfasts, 4 caravan parks plus affordable camping and caravan sites at the The Parkes town population is currently major retail developments occurring in Gracelands for the then editor of the Parkes Champion Post newspaper, Roel Ten Cate. This Elvis themed party proved the massive appeal of the King across Parkes Showground. Parkes also caters for recreational vehicles with dump points 11,793, with a further 4,200 residents in recent years. Contact Parkes Shire generations and it was over a glass of wine at the party that the idea of a Festival located throughout the Shire including Parkes, Trundle, Tullamore and Peak Hill. the surrounding villages and rural lands. Economic Development Unit for more Peak Hill: 1409. Trundle: 876. Tullamore: information. Phone: (02) 6861 2333 or was first discussed. 525. Bogan Gate: 253. Parkes itself has Email: [email protected] Passionate locals from across the community joined forces to stage the experienced significant growth during first Festival in 1993 which included an Elvis Movie Screening, an Elvis recent years, with further growth expected, Coventry – Parkes’ Sister City Tribute Concert by Eddie Youngblood, an Elvis Look-a-like and Sound-a-like History Bushmans to Parkes in honour of the great underpinned by mining and transport. Parkes’ sister city relationship with competition, Street Parade and Markets, and a Tour of the Parkes Region. This The Parkes area remained relatively statesman. Sir Henry Parkes visited Parkes Coventry in the UK was initiated in 1939 First Festival was attended by 200 people. unsettled until 1862 when the discovery of in 1887 and gave the town the Fontana Agriculture and is the oldest sister city link of any In the first 10 years of the Festival, more events were added and it continued gold led to a hastily erected ‘canvas’ town Bust, which is displayed at Parkes Shire Parkes Shire contains some of the richest Australian town or city. The link was to attract fans in their hundreds. With the vision and efforts of hard working known as “Currajong” which accommodated Council. In that same year Parkes changed and most productive agricultural and forged as Coventry was the birthplace of thousands of hopeful gold seekers. A the name of its main street to ‘Clarinda’ grazing land in New South Wales. Wheat, Sir Henry Parkes, in 1815. Parkes was Committee members, partnered with significant support from Parkes Shire further discovery of gold in 1871 at the - Lady Parkes’ christian name. barley, canola, oats, oilseeds and winter named in honour of the great statesman, Council in 2003/2004, the Festival began to explode in popularity and word nearby Bushman’s Gold Mine helped the quickly spread across Australia about this fun and quirky event in a country town As mining diminished in importance, the legumes are grown annually. Fields of canola changing its name from Bushmans to district to become one of the richest gold in NSW, leading to rapid growth of the Festival. plough, the combine and the harvester can be seen flowering in magnificent Parkes in 1873. A replica of Sir Henry producing areas in the colony. became the new symbols of progress. blankets of yellow during late August Parkes’ birthplace, the Moat House It’s plain to all who come that the success of this event is due to the incredible In 1873 the then Prime Minister of New through to September. Peak Hill was in fact Cottage, can be seen when visiting the respect and enthusiasm people have for Elvis and how the Parkes Shire South Wales, Sir Henry Parkes, showed his Climate the site of Australia’s first public wheat silo in Henry Parkes Centre, alongside the Parkes community get behind and embrace the event, now attracting over 15,000 visitors interest in the district by visiting the Average daily temperatures: Winter 15oC, 1918. Sheep grazing lands are predominant in Visitor Information Centre. Plans to annually. For further festival information visit www.parkeselvisfestival.com.au diggings. On December 1, 1873, the name Summer 32oC. Average rainfall: 584mm Parkes Shire, producing significant volumes celebrate Sir Henry’s 200th birthday in of the settlement was changed from per year. for both the wool and meat markets. 2015 are gaining momentum.

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JANUARY 2nd Weekend CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival Parkes 26th Australia Day Celebrations Parkes & Shire Parkes Harness Racing Australia 26th Parkes Showground Day Meeting Last Sunday Parkes Gold Cup Parkes Racecourse Trundle Bush Tucker Day FEBRUARY National Local Government Variable Parkes Touch Carnival MARCH 1st Sunday Rotary Charity Golf Tournament Parkes Golf Club Variable Parkes Field Day Parkes Racecourse Variable Australian Marbles Championships Parkes Golf Club APRIL

Easter Weekend Tullamore Irish Festival Tullamore Showground CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope Memorial Hill Parkes Motor Museum Easter Weekend Annual Landscape Art Award Peak Hill Country Crafts Tullamore Irish Festival Variable Tractor Start Up Day Henry Parkes Centre 25th ANZAC Day Services Parkes & Shire Attractions & Activities JUNE

Long Weekend Parkes Picnic Races Parkes Racecourse CSIRO Parkes Radio Visitor Information Centre and four unique other motoring memorabilia never seen Leisure Centre & Southern Telescope collections including The King’s Castle before on public display. The items are Long Weekend Peak Hill Art & Craft Exhibition Cross Hall, Peak Hill Star of the movie ‘The Dish,’ (2000), the Elvis Exhibit, Parkes Motor Museum, resourced by the Parkes Antique Motor Long Weekend Parkes & District Kennel Club Show Parkes Showground telescope is one of Australia’s most Parkes Museum and Antique Machinery Club along with a feature display of the last prominent landmarks and a must-see collection, was completed and opened in Cadillac (1976 Seville) purchased and JULY attraction on every driving holiday through December 2010. owned by Elvis Presley, now owned by Variable Astrofest Parkes inland New South Wales. As portrayed in Located on the Newell Highway on the Greg Page. the movie, the giant dish stands impressively AUGUST northern side of town, the Henry Parkes Visitors can step back in time and view Back Yamma Bigfoot over surrounding farmlands – a sophisticated Parkes, Peak Hill, Trundle Centre is operational 7 days a week. the history of Parkes through a diverse Annual Agricultural Shows piece of scientific equipment ironically in & Tullamore Visitors can purchase a single ‘Henry Parkes collection of items on display in the the middle of sheep paddocks! Located Centre’ ticket from the Visitor Information Henry Parkes Museum. Visitors will also SEPTEMBER 20km north of Parkes, The Dish is a short Centre, which will then provide progressive enjoy a collection of unique, antique farm 1st Saturday Trundle Bush Tucker Day Trundle Showground 5km detour off the Newell Highway. You access to the four Museums. Admission machinery and equipment on display in can walk almost right up to it and marvel Back Yamma Bigfoot – Mountain Back Yamma State Forest, prices range for adults and children aged the Pioneer Park Museum. Variable at the 64 metre steel paraboloid, elegantly Bike Endurance Race Parkes 5–18 years with children under 5 years balanced atop a three storey concrete tower. 3rd Sunday Parkes Open Golf Tournament Parkes Golf Club admitted free. There is also a family pass Memorial Hill Built virtually in the shadow of The Dish, available which includes 2 adults and up to Memorial Hill provides the best vantage OCTOBER the Visitor Discovery Centre is where 3 children. Groups of 20 or more will also point for magnificent views over Parkes Long Weekend 2PK Parkes Country Music Festival Parkes visitors are invited to explore the world of receive a discounted entry which is advised and the surrounding farmlands. Memorial Parkes Antique Motor Club astronomy and discover what role The Dish upon booking. Hill is the most visible landmark in town, Long Weekend Parkes plays in ‘listening to the stars’. The Centre with its 35 metre high Shrine of Remembrance Motorcycle Rally The King’s Castle is a world standard Regular Events features many displays, as well as hands on standing high over Parkes. The hill offers Parkes Car Enthusiasts Weekend collection of authentic Elvis artefacts. Variable Parkes Parkes Community Markets every 1st exhibits. The Dish Shop features a range of the opportunity for a leisurely bush walk & Swap Meet Visitors can view clothes that Elvis actually astronomy and space science books, DVDs, around the monument surrounds, or a Saturday of the month wore in the movies and on tour, plus items Variable Parkes Open Gardens Parkes science toys and souvenirs. There is a 3D picnic in Rotary Park and adventure that surrounded Elvis at home, and the gifts Variable Northparkes GP Cup Parkes Parkes Family Markets every 2nd theatre that has recently been upgraded to playground on the northern side of the hill. he gave to those who were close to him. The Saturday, every second month high definition and runs every half hour. NOVEMBER collection is owned by Greg Page, renowned Whilst entry to the Visitor Discovery Bushman’s Hill Parkes Harness Racing meetings for his previous role in the yellow skivvy Bi-annual Parkes Business ‘Henry’ Awards Parkes Centre is free there is a charge to view the Visit the site of one of Parkes’ first gold with hit children’s group The Wiggles. An DECEMBER each month 3D theatre. Enjoy a coffee stop or a meal at mines which operated over 100 years ago. Elvis fan himself, Greg has been collecting Parkes Christmas Street Parade For a full Events Calendar, contact the the award winning Dish Café onsite, or Bushman’s Hill is an enjoyable place to take 1st Thursday Parkes for many years and selected Parkes, the a walk, with walking tracks to the top of the and Carnival Parkes Visitor Information Centre. make use of the free BBQ and picnic facilities. Elvis Capital of Australia, as the perfect hill passing by some interesting historical Peak Hill Meet you up the Street Phone: 02 6862 6000 or 1800 624 365 Henry Parkes Centre location to share his display with the public. relics. Access the Hill via the Newell Variable including Billy Cart Derby and Peak Hill Email: [email protected] or The Henry Parkes Centre, a major cultural The Parkes Motor Museum is an Highway near Kelly Reserve, or from Country Talent Quest visit: www.visitparkes.com.au tourism precinct incorporating the Parkes impressive display of cars, motorcycles and Wentworth Street.

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Attraction / Entry Map Location Phone Opening Hours Amenities Activity Activity Fee Reference

Shopping in Parkes Peak Hill Caravan Park, Open 7 days Exhibition / Big Fish Fossil Hut 02 6869 1422 Yes Yes C1 2 Ween Street 9am – 5pm Display

Vehicle access all times 13km out the Orange (access may be affected Bumberry dam Road, turn left into 02 6861 2333 No No Recreational F4 by wet weather or Bindogrundra Road flooding)

Entry via Newell Bushman’s Hill 02 6862 6000 All times No No Lookout. Walks C2 Highway

Mon to Fri 9.30am to Craft Corner 22 Dalton Street 02 6862 3240 4.30pm, Sat 9.30am to No No Art / Craft C3 2pm. Closed Sun Cooke Park, Parkes Kelly Reserve, Parkes Interactive Turn-off 20kms north CSIRO Parkes Radio Open daily 8.30am Displays / of Parkes on the Newell 02 6861 1777 Yes No C1 Telescope “The Dish” to 4.15pm Educational / 3D Highway Attractions & Activities Theatres / Café Elvis Lennox Private Exhibition / Kelly Reserve out the hero in all of us. Open 7 days a Enjoy a round of golf on the 18-hole Collection Elvis 16 Wentworth Street 02 6862 6115 By appointment No No D2 Display The perfect place to stop and relax, with week. By appointment only. Bookings grass-green championship Golf Course, Memorabilia amenities, covered BBQ area and picnic essential, contact Steve Lee 0418 884 441. Rugby League, Rugby Union, AFL and Vehicle access all times Camping, bird Little Athletics fields, Stephen Davies Access off Newell 02 6851 4429 facilities, play equipment for the kids and Goobang National Park (access may be affected Yes No watching, bush C1 Highway north of Parkes idyllic views of Bushman’s dam and Shopping synthetic Hockey Field, turf wicket Cricket by wet weather) walking wildlife. Get some great photos with the The Parkes town centre is always Ovals, Tennis Courts, Squash Courts, Brochures available from 3075 ‘S’ Class steam locomotive which bustling with activity, as visitors and Basketball and Netball Courts, 2 Bowling Heart Smart Walk 14km Walking Track 02 6862 6000 No No Recreational Parkes Visitor Centre stands as a memorial to the magnificent locals alike enjoy Parkes’ shopping strip. Clubs, Racecourse and Trotting Tracks, contribution made by the railway pioneers Browse through Clarinda Street and its Aero Club, Archery and Shooting. Henry Parkes Centre Open 7 days side streets to check out the boutique, Four museums of Parkes. RV Dump Point facility. King’s Castle Weekdays 9am – 4pm gift and variety stores. Big W, Target, Peak Hill Open in one complex. Elvis Exhibit 02 6862 6000 Sat / Sun and Public Newell Highway (north) Yes Yes Visitor C1 Craft Corner Woolworths and Coles can also be Cut Experience Parkes Motor Museum Holidays 10am – 4pm Information If you’re looking for a quality souvenir of accessed via the main street. A tourist gold mine located 48km north of Henry Parkes Museum (closed Christmas Day Services your visit to Parkes, Craft Corner features a Parkes and just 400 metres from the main street Antique Machinery and Boxing Day) huge range of locally produced hand-made Rascals Play Centre of Peak Hill. The site provides a great example Eastern end Bushman Vehicle access 7am to Kids can run, slide, scream and ride! of mining techniques used historically Memorial Hill 02 6862 6000 No No Lookout D3 arts, craft, paintings, pottery, jewellery and Street 8pm daily knitwear. Located in the town centre, Craft Parents can relax in the great café. and today, with several walking trails, Corner is well worth a look and features Supervision essential. Open 7 days. interpretative signage and a viewing platform. Parkes Golf Club London Road 02 6862 2044 Course open from 8am Yes Yes Recreational A5 monthly exhibitions. Bumberry Dam Goobang National Park Corner Bogan & Dalton Parkes Olympic Pool 02 6862 6001 October to mid April Yes Yes Recreational C3 Parkes Swimming Pool Open to the public for recreational activities North-east of Parkes Streets including camping, fishing, canoeing and Goobang National Park includes the Cool off in the 50 metre pool and kids Mandagery, 25km East Parkes Paintball 0418 884 441 By appointment Yes Yes Recreational F4 splash pool, and enjoy the canteen and swimming. Head out the Orange Road and Hervey, Currumbenya and Bumberry of Parkes turn left onto Bindogundra Road, which is the mountain ranges and surrounding valleys. BBQ facilities. Open 7 days a week, 48km north of Parkes in Peak Hill Open Cut Open 7 days Tourist Gold October to April. dirt road opposite the 100 year old Bindogundra Visitors can enjoy bushwalking, picnicking, Peak Hill. 400m 02 6862 6000 No No C1 Experience from 9am – 4pm Mine church, approximately 13km east of Parkes, photography, bird watching and nature east of Caswell Street Parkes Paintball then a further 7.5km to Bumberry Dam. study. Free camping is available in the Mon – Fri Childs Indoor Located near Mandagery, 25km from northern section of the park. Brochures Rascals Play Centre 33 Court Street 02 6862 3032 9.30am to 4pm Yes Yes Play Centre / C3 Parkes. Combine the thrill of competitive Sporting Facilities and maps are available from the Visitor Sat / Sun 10am to 3pm Cafe action with the adrenaline rush of the Parkes loves its sport and is recognised for Information Centres in Parkes or Peak Hill. unknown – Paintball is designed to bring the high standard of its sporting facilities. Phone: National Parks on (02) 6851 4429. From 3pm Squash Courts Short Street 02 6862 4555 Monday - Saturday Yes Yes Recreational C4 Disabled Electric Kids Picnic Water Dogs Map Bookings available PARKS Toilets Fishing Gardens Monuments Toilets BBQ Playground Tables Supply Permitted References Cnr Victoria and Bookings available Tennis Courts 02 6862 5262 Yes Yes Recreational B3 Armstrong Park Y N N Y N Y N N N N E3 Metcalfe Streets 7 days Cooke Park Y Y N N Y Y N N Y Y C4 Open 7 days Visitor Kelly Reserve Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y C2 Weekdays 9am – 5pm Information Visitor Information Sat / Sun and Public Services, Lions Park Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y N E4 Centre (The Henry Newell Highway North 02 6862 6000 Yes No C1 Holidays 10am – 4pm souvenirs, Parkes Centre) Rotary Park drinks, N N N Y Y N N N Y Y D3 (closed Christmas Day (Memorial Hill) and Boxing Day) ice-creams

8 Parkes Visitor Guide 2012/2013 Parkes Visitor Guide 2012/2013 9 Spicer Caravan Park Parkes Accommodation Parkes offers quality accommodation options with 13 motels, 4 bed and breakfasts, 7 hotels and 4 caravan parks with approximately 1500 bed spaces.

Parkes International Comfort Inn Parkes International Comfort Inn The Station Motel eds ooms equest ccess llowed acilities iscount ing B ooms acilities iscount K ating eferences R eating ap R eals on R ff Street isabled A isabled itchen F itchen nimals A nimals ir Conditioning ddress R djoining ooms estaurant ooms ath lectric B lankets ea / coffee acilities acilities nternet A ccess M N on Smoking R NRMA D O Parking F Private Pool Queen/ R Senior D Spa T F TV M A / H A B Credit Card F D E F amily R I K N ame A Phone AAA R Capacity A MOTELS All Settlers Motor Inn 20–24 Welcome St 02 6862 2022 3 ½ 17 71 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C4 Bushmans Motor Inn 9–13 Peak Hill Rd 02 6862 2199 4 30 84 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C1 Clarinda Motel 72 Clarinda St 02 6862 1655 3 ½ 23 55 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • D4 Coachman Hotel Motel 48–54 Welcome St 02 6862 2622 3 & 3 ½ 36 106 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C3 Country Comfort Parkes Newell Highway 02 6863 4333 3 ½ 35 97 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C1 Court Street Motel Cnr Court & Currajong Sts 02 6862 3844 3 ½ 14 45 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C3 El Mexicali Motel 10 Station St 02 6862 2555 3 12 29 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C4 Hamilton’s Henry Parkes 25 Welcome St 02 6862 4644 3 ½ 20 74 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C4 Motor Inn Moonraker Motor Inn 444 Clarinda St 02 6862 2355 3 ½ 25 90 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C2 Parkes International 18–32 Newell Highway 02 6862 5222 4 26 72 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C1 Comfort Inn Forbes Rd Parkview Motor Inn 02 6862 2888 3 ½ 39 126 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C5 (Newell Highway) Spanish Lantern 62 Newell Highway 02 6862 3388 3 ½ 14 40 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C1 Station Motel 82 Newell Highway 02 6862 8444 4 38 88 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C1 BED & BREAKFAST Kadina Bed & Breakfast 22 Mengarvie Rd 02 6862 3995 4 ½ 2 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • D3 Old Parkes Convent 33 Currajong St 02 6862 5385 2 9 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C3 Rosegarden on Church 40 Church St 02 6862 3504 4 ½ 3 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C3 Welcome Cottage 35 The Welcome Rd 02 6862 3768 4 ½ 7 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • D6 HOTELS Broadway Hotel 277 Clarinda St 02 6862 2400 30 • • • • • • • • • • C3 Cambridge Hotel 153 Clarinda St 02 6862 2098 35 • • • • • • • • • • • C4 Commercial Hotel 161 Clarinda St 02 6862 1526 24 • • • • • • • • • • C4 Grand Hotel Cnr Clarinda & Currajong Sts 02 6862 1003 9 • • • • • • • • • • C4 Parkes Hotel 1 Welcome St 02 6862 2498 28 • • • • • • • • • • C4 Royal Hotel 217 Clarinda St 02 6862 2039 32 • • • • • • • • • • C3 Star Hotel Cnr Clarinda & Bushman Sts 02 6862 2254 9 • • • • • • • • • • C3 CARAVAN PARKS 103 bed spaces Currajong Caravan Park Newell Highway 02 6862 3400 3 ½ + 24 powered • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C1 sites 85 bed spaces 17 Forbes Rd Parkes Highway Caravan Park 02 6862 1108 3 + 39 powered • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • C5 (Newell Highway) sites 52 bed spaces + Parkes Overnighter Caravan Park 48 Bushman St 02 6862 1707 3 ½ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • B3 8 powered sites 69 bed spaces + Spicer Caravan Park Cnr Victoria & Albert Sts 02 6862 6162 3 ½ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • D3 72 powered sites

10 Parkes Visitor Guide 2012/2013 Parkes Visitor Guide 2012/2013 11 Dish Café Dining PARKES Dining TAKEAWAY / BAKERY Parkes offers a great selection of LICENSED CLUBS / HOTELS Baker’s Buns Metro Plaza, Clarinda St 02 6863 4311 C3 quality dining options that cater to a Broadway Hotel 277 Clarinda St 02 6862 2400 C3 Chester the Chick 263 Clarinda St 02 6862 4545 C3 diverse range of tastes. Whether you Cooke Park Takeaway 26 Welcome St 02 6862 2418 C4 desire a hearty meal from a first class Cambridge Hotel 153 Clarinda St 02 6862 2098 C4 restaurant or a simple yet satisfying Coachman Hotel Motel Cnr Welcome & Dalton Sts 02 6862 2622 C3 Eagle Boys Pizza 346 Clarinda St 131 433 C3 snack from one of our stylish cafés and Commercial Hotel 161 Clarinda St 02 6862 1526 C4 French Taste Bakery 344 Clarinda St 02 6863 4503 C3 coffee shops, you are sure to have a Grand Hotel Cnr Currajong & Clarinda Sts 02 6862 1003 C4 Johnson’s Bakery 29 Welcome St 02 6862 2291 C4 Dish Café pleasant dining experience. Parkes Bowling & Sports Club 6 Cecile St 02 6862 1446 C4 KFC Cnr Hartigan Ave & Bogan St 02 6862 5844 C4 From authentic Australian meals to Parkes Golf Club London Rd 02 6862 2044 A5 McDonalds & McCafé Cnr Bogan & Grenfell Sts 02 6862 5544 C4 international cuisine and value for Parkes Hotel 1 Welcome St 02 6862 2498 C4 Pizza Hut 169 Clarinda St 13 11 66 C3 money bistros, Parkes has a range Parkes Leagues Club 194 Clarinda St 02 6862 1499 C4 Silver Bream Café 315 Clarinda St 02 6862 5277 C3 of dining that extends across all age Parkes Railway Bowling Club Hooley St 02 6862 2772 B4 Smeaton’s Bakery 184 Clarinda St 02 6862 2515 C4 groups, tastes and budgets. You’ll find Parkes Services Club 9-17 Short St 02 6862 1966 C4 Star Noodle 349 Clarinda St 02 6862 1769 C3 all sorts of fresh produce and products from within our region including wine, Railway Hotel 178 Clarinda St 02 6862 1553 C4 Subway 344 Clarinda St 02 6862 3444 C3 olive oil, condiments and seasonal Royal Hotel 217 Clarinda St 02 6862 2039 C3 Swan Café 317 Clarinda St 02 6862 6473 C3 fruits and vegetables. Star Hotel Cnr Bushman & Clarinda St 02 6862 2254 C3

RESTAURANTS Bellas Café & Italian Restaurant 245 Clarinda St 02 6862 4212 C3 The Royal Hotel Transport Bryson’s Restaurant (Moonraker 444 Clarinda St 02 6862 2355 C2 Parkes is literally the crossroads of the nation because of its strategic location on Motor Inn) the north / south major inland corridor, the Newell Highway, and east / west rail Chong Hing Chinese Restaurant 178 Clarinda St 02 6862 2586 C4 corridor from Sydney to Perth. Coachman Hotel Motel Cnr Welcome & Dalton Sts 02 6862 2622 C3 Dish Café Parkes Radio Telescope 02 6862 1566 C1 Road Dock Restaurant Cnr Court & Currajong St 02 6862 3844 C3 Parkes is easily accessed from Brisbane and Melbourne via the Newell Highway, and road (Court Street Motel) links with Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra are also convenient. Fu Yuan Chinese Restaurant 342 Clarinda St 02 6862 2478 C3 Distances from Parkes by Road (kms) Hong Loch Chinese Restaurant 210 Clarinda St 02 6862 4233 C4 Welcome to Parkes Sydney – 365 Brisbane – 995 Perth – 3,813 Wollongong – 403 Marty’s Restaurant 54–56 Newell Highway 02 6863 4333 C1 (Country Comfort Motel) Melbourne – 708 Adelaide – 1,067 Canberra – 306 Newcastle – 490 Bellas Café & Italian Restaurant Miners Right Restaurant 11 Currajong Rd 02 6862 2199 C1 (Bushman’s Motel) (Newell Highway) Air Parkes International Comfort Inn 18–30 Newell Highway 02 6862 5222 C1 Rex connects Parkes to Sydney with several daily return flights. Ph: 13 17 13 or visit www.rex.com.au Rice Thai Restaurant 224 Welcome St 02 6863 5666 C4 The Parkes Airport is located on the road to Orange, 5kms east of Parkes. Station Motel 82 Newell Highway 02 6862 8444 C1 Twisted Fig Restaurant 153 Clarinda St 02 6862 2098 C4 Rail & Coach (Cambridge Hotel) Parkes is a marshalling centre on the Indian Pacific Railway connecting the east and west coasts Windmills on Welcome 33 Welcome St 02 6863 5255 C4 of Australia. Daily coach and rail passenger services are operated by CountryLink between Parkes and Sydney return. Services are also available to Canberra. Parkes Airport Ph: 13 22 32 or visit www.countrylink.info CAFÉ / COFFEE SHOPS Jorje’s Café Greyhound Australia links Parkes with Melbourne and Brisbane via coach. Bellas Café & Italian Restaurant 245 Clarinda St 02 6862 4212 C3 Ph: 13 14 99 or visit www.greyhound.com.au Café De Flowers 16–18 Bushman St 02 6862 3522 C3 Cedar Café & Nursery Cnr Newell Highway & Medlyn St 02 6863 5920 C5 Getting Around Coffee Pot 209B Clarinda St 02 6862 1877 C3 Bus – Western Road Liners offers a town bus service Monday to Friday (except public holidays) within the Parkes township. Enquiries ph: (02) 6862 1022 Dish Café Parkes Radio Telescope 02 6862 1566 C1 Jorje’s Café 249 Clarinda St 02 6862 2177 C3 Taxi – Maxi Taxi and Disabled Taxi available Ph: (02) 6862 2222 Paragon Café 278 Clarinda St 02 6862 2343 C3 Hire car – Avis (02) 6862 6677 Thrifty (02) 6862 4899 Hertz (02) 6862 4122 Perfect Blend 239 Clarinda St 02 6862 1345 C3 Coach tour operators (by prior arrangement) – Western Road Liners (02) 6862 1022 Newell Highway Rascals Play Centre 33 Court St 02 6862 3032 C3 Please note: There is no regular public transport link between Parkes and The Dish.

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Parkes Visitor Information Centre

Caloma Trig Lookout

Parkes Shire Council Administration Building Parkes Library & Coventry Room PARKES Services Wanda Wandong Camping Area Emergency & Medical Services Internet Access ALL EMERGENCIES phone ...... 000 Parkes Library, Bogan Street ...... (02) 6861 2309

Parkes Police Station, Currajong Street ...... (02) 6862 9977 Radio & Newspaper Parkes Fire Station, Cnr Court and Hill Streets ...... (02) 6862 1822 Parkes Tourist Radio – 88.0 FM Radio 2PK – 1404 AM NRMA, Insurance and Road Services, 376 Clarinda Street ROK FM – 95.5 FM 2CR ABC Radio – 549 AM Office hours:...... (02) 6862 2200 2LVR – 97.9 FM After hours: ...... 0428 253 276 Parkes Champion Post Newspaper – Mon, Wed, Fri. SES Lachlan Command (Flood & Storm) Real Estate Agents Goobang National Park 55 Matthews Street ...... 13 25 00 Anderson First National, 25 Court Street ...... (02) 6862 6400 Parkes District Hospital, Coleman Road ...... (02) 6862 1611 G Hunter & Co, 201 Clarinda Street ...... (02) 6862 5832 Doctors Surgeries Ray White, 320 Clarinda Street ...... (02) 6862 1900 Goobang National Park Clarinda Street Surgery, 335 Clarinda Street ...... (02) 6862 2511 Richardson & Wrench, 247 Clarinda Street ...... (02) 6863 8888 Currajong Street Medical Centre, 61 Currajong Street .(02) 6862 1699 Goobang National Park, one of the state’s the Parkes-Manildra Road in the south and South Wales, as well as the rich scenic, Service Stations: newest National Parks is located 30km from Peak Hill along the Baldry Road. cultural and natural features of the area. BP 24 Hour Truck Stop, Forbes Road ...... (02) 6862 1188 Pharmacies north-east of Parkes. It is approximately Free camping is available within the park More than 300 plant species have been recorded Ron Dunford Soul Pattinson Chemist, BP East End Service Station, 42,600 hectares in size, 55km long and at two sites, Wanda Wandong and in the park, including 40 species of orchids. 280 Clarinda Street ...... (02) 6862 1099 Lower Clarinda Street ...... (02) 6862 5733 ranges in width from 200 metres to 20km, Greenbah. New visitor facilities have been Brochures are available from the Visitor forming the largest area of remnant Parkes Pharmacy, Metro Plaza Clarinda Street ...... (02) 6862 2411 Caltex Service Station, installed, featuring amenities (no water or Information Centres in Peak Hill and Parkes. Cnr Clarinda and Bushman Street ...... (02) 6862 1367 vegetation in the Central West of New South Wales. power), interpretative signage and parking The park’s main trails are accessible to Dentists Shell Service Station, Newell Highway ...... (02) 6862 6555 bays for recreational vehicles. 2WD vehicles, however they can become Tim Baker, Cnr Church and Hill Street ...... (02) 6862 1391 The Park incorporates Hervey, Curumbenya Woolworths Petrol Plus, Visitors are welcome to undertake passive very boggy after heavy rain. Mike Richardson, Unit 19/21 Church Street ...... (02) 6862 1261 and Bumberry mountain ranges and Cnr Bushman and Currajong Street ...... 1300 655 055 recreation activities such as bushwalking, Caloma Trig Lookout offers fantastic views Currajong Dental, surrounding country. Travellers on the Newell Highway between Tomingley and bird watching and camping. If you plan on of the surrounding countryside. Cnr Currajong and Victoria Street ...... (02) 6818 4444 RV Dump Facilities Parkes can see the park to the east. horse riding in the park, you’ll need a permit. For further information please contact Kelly Reserve, Cnr Newell Highway and Thomas Street Parkes Shire Council Goobang National Park can be accessed Goobang National Park provides protection NPWS Lachlan Area Office on 2 Cecile Street, PO Box 337 PARKES NSW 2870 Spicer Caravan Park, Cnr Victoria and Albert Street via a number of roads, including the for the diverse range of plant and animal (02) 6851 4429 or visit Ph: (02) 6861 2333 [email protected] Parkes Showground, Victoria Street Tomingley-Yeoval Road in the north, communities found in central west New www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au

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S Newell Hwy T This publication is copyright. Railway Bowling Club B BIRCH RD No part may be reproduced by any 4 process except in accordance with AKUNA RD TO FORBES the provisions of the copyright act. 02 6862 6000 5 Parkes Golf Club A B C D E F www.visitparkes.com.au 16 Parkes Visitor Guide 2012/2013 Parkes Visitor Guide 2012/2013 17 Accommodation Accommodation

bushmAn’s motor inn PArKes internAtionAl PArKvieW motor inn comfort inn Spicer Caravan Park The Spicer Park Caravan Park is easily located just off the Newell Highway on the corner of Victoria and Albert Streets. The Park is set on 10 acres of grassy parkland in a quiet location and is less than 5 minutes walk to the shops. spacious, fully refurbished accommodation. Award winning premier accommodation. thirty-nine clean and comfortable ground Deluxe spa rooms and large family fully refurbished deluxe and executive fl oor rooms including a two bedroom unit, suites. All ground fl oor, ample parking. units. Large LCD TV, all new bathrooms. three bedroom fully self contained house The Spicer Park Caravan Park offers powered and unpowered Purpose built function centre and separate Spacious cocktail bar and restaurant and three disabled rooms. Fully licensed sites, standard and deluxe cabins with amenities. restaurant (7 days except public holidays). (6 days). Room service and buffet breakfast. restaurant with the menu expertly prepared Flat screen LCD TV. Free guest laundry. Free guest laundry. Salt pool. Wi-Fi in all by our two chefs. Wedding receptions and Salt pool. Room service and buffet rooms. Call Ace or Pauline. The International all special occasions are catered for. Address: Cnr Victoria and Albert Streets, Parkes breakfast. Call Peter or Linda. 4 star rating. has something for everyone. 4 star rating. Conference facilities. 3½ Star Rating. Phone: 02 6862 6162 9–13 Peak Hill Road, Parkes 18–32 Peak Hill Road, Parkes 34 Forbes Road, Parkes Email: [email protected] P: (02) 6862 2199 F: (02) 6862 5261 P: (02) 6862 5222 F: (02) 6862 2988 P: (02) 6862 2888 F: (02) 6862 5306 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au www.bushmansmotorinn.com.au www.parkesinternational.com.au

el meXicAli motel ‘KAdinA’ bed & breAKfAst coAchmAn hotel/motel PArKes shoWground PeAK hill cArAvAn PArK tullAmore hotel

12 reverse cycle a/c units, close to “Kadina” is a fully hosted b&b, with the newly renovated coachman hotel/ Affordable powered and unpowered sites We will strive to make your stay most central nsW with a real touch of ireland! shops and clubs. Off highway parking, breathtaking views to the east. Queen motel is right in the centre of town for camping, caravans and motor homes. enjoyable. Whether in one of our en-suite Tullamore Hotel has been recently reopened by overlooking park, pool, laundry, free beds, doonas, wool blankets, robes, large offering a spacious bar with tAb RV dump facility available, amenities cabins or your own Caravan, Motor Home proprietors Troy & Anna. You are invited to broadband access in rooms, tea and coffee fl uffy towels and luxurious toiletries. facilities, restaurant and function including showers and toilets. For or Tent, our clean amenities, free BBQ area experience the hotel’s country hospitality. making facilities, electric blankets, fl at The screened garden room has a hot tub. room suitable for large and small bookings, contact the Parkes Show Offi ce. and shady lawn sites are aimed to please. Services include TAB, accommodation & bistro screen TVs, toasters, hair dryers. Clean and Breakfast is 5 courses, with a wide variety events. We offer quality and affordable Located a short walk to the clubs and 7 days. Family friendly, groups welcome. Try a comfortable. Gail and Mick welcome you. of teas and espresso coffee. Dinner and accommodation with standard, deluxe and restaurants – for great meals. Tullamore Dew whiskey for an Irish experience 3 star rating. farm tours are available by arrangement. executive units available. AAA Tourism Star Rating: 3 ½ stars. or attend the Irish Festival at Easter.

10 Station Street, Parkes 22 Mengarvie Road, Parkes 48–54 Welcome Street, Parkes Victoria Street, Parkes 2 Ween Street, Peak Hill 1 Cardigan Street, Tullamore P: (02) 6862 2555 F: (02) 6862 1139 P: (02) 6862 3995 M: 0412 444 452 P: (02) 6862 2622 P: (02) 6862 2580 M: 0431 391 849 P: (02) 6869 1422 F: (02) 6869 1096 P: (02) 6892 5194 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.elmexicalimotel.com.au www.kadinabnb.com www.peakhillcaravanpark.com.au

countrY comfort PArKes motel PeAK hill golden PeAK budget motel trundle shoWground

country comfort Parkes motel is located in central nsW on the newell highway, offering warm country hospitality in close proximity to town. The Country Comfort Parkes Motel consists of 35 spacious rooms catering for a quick stopover or short break for the family, couple or business traveller. The Motel features an indoor heated swimming pool and spa for guest use, a restaurant and bar open daily, as well as in- Affordable rates, clean comfortable rooms – We Will looK After You. camping, caravans and motor homes room dining. Singles – Twin – Double – Deluxe – Family Rooms. welcome. Dump Ezy Unit on-site, drive in and out powered sites, toilets and showers, The Country Comfort Parkes Why drive past, stay with us. pets welcome. Motel is the ideal base to explore Breakfast and home cooked meals available. Annual Trundle Show in August. Parkes and the Central West Receive your 10cL Fuel Voucher (conditions apply). Bookings contact Trundle Lucky 7 Region of NSW. on (02) 6892 1025. Your Hosts are David and Carol Cornish.

54–56 Newell Highway, Parkes 25 Caswell Street, Peak Hill Austral Street, Trundle P: (02) 6863 4333 F: (02) 6863 5883 P: (02) 6869 1429 F: (02) 6869 1093 P: (02) 6892 1025 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.countrycomfortparkes.com.au www.mytrundle.com.au

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PArKes AntiQue motor club inc the big fish fossil hut PArKes services club the rAilWAY hotel bellAs cAfÉ & licensed itAliAn restAurAnt

the Parkes Antique motor club was formed in 1974 and has over 80 members who michael durrant the creator says “there is the perfect venue across from cooke Park. the railway hotel is the place to be! located right in the heart of town, bellas between them, own more than 200 heritage motor cars, cycles and motors. something here for everyone who has an Bistro open daily 12–2pm & 6–8.30pm. Our amazing artwork and modern decor café and licensed italian restaurant is The Club hosts an annual Motorcycle Rally on the October long weekend and a Swap Meet interest in prehistoric wildlife – from the Daily blackboard specials. Coffee area with leaves The Railway with an atmosphere open tuesday to saturday for breakfast, in mid October. The Parkes Motor Museum (part of the Henry Parkes Centre) is resourced 4.5 metre long Xiphactinus (fi sh) to even cappuccinos, teas, coffees, lattes, cakes and you won’t want to escape. We boast a lunch and dinner. by the Club. Each item on display is well described with both technical the skull of a “tiny” ancestor of t rex”. slices. Wednesday: Steak Night, thursday: great new menu available for lunch and Dinner bookings advisable. data and vehicle history provided on easily read sign boards. Members cost: Peak Hill Caravan Park guests free, Carvery Night, friday: Schnitzel Night, dinner, dine in or take away. TAB facilities attend the display at peak times and are available to provide special $3 for others (under 5 yrs free). saturday: Fish & Chips Night. including Trackside and Keno, and a huge presentations for group visits. open: 8am – 9pm daily. ATM, EFTPOS, TAB and KENO Facilities. function room for your next event!

Henry Parkes Centre, Newell Highway, Parkes 2 Ween Street, Peak Hill 9–17 Short Street, Parkes May Street, Parkes Follow us 245 Clarinda Street, Parkes M: 0408 025 712 P: (02) 6869 1422 F: (02) 6869 1096 P: (02) 6862 1966 P: (02) 6862 1553 on Facebook! P: (02) 6862 4212 F: (02) 6862 6571 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.therailwayhotelparkes.com.au E: [email protected] www.peakhillcaravanpark.com.au www.parkesservicesclub.com.au

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Wattle View Parkes NSW 2870 Phone 02 68661260 Fax 02 68661281

Parkes historical society inc is the owner of two museum collections located at the henry www.ploughmanshill.com.au Parkes centre. The Henry Parkes Museum (named by Cobden Parkes, Sir Henry’s son in 1969) has the 2PK country music festival is held enjoy the newly refurbished surrounds Antiques, collectables, lollies, tea, coffee, Ploughman’s hill olives is local, produces in its collection the 1867 plaster bust of Sir Henry and many of his personal items. The Traditional annually on the october long Weekend. of Jorje’s café. Open 6 days, Bill’s Beans pies and cakes are all available. Set in award winningPLOUGHMANʼS extra virgin HILL olive OLIVES oil, and Museum Collection has over 6,000 items from four local estates. The Clock Stand with its many This Festival has been held for over 44 years coffee, delicious food and great service. spacious, comfortable surrounds with is a member of the Australian olive oil clocks is part of the Collection. Parkes historical archives are also held in the Museum. The with many innovations during that time. The Sit back and relax inside or in the alfresco wheelchair access. Friendly, family service industry code of Practices. Our products Antique Machinery Collection has 4,000 items used by local farmers over the past 100 years, Festival boasts featured artists, groups, 2-day dining area. at affordable prices. Relaxing atmosphere include Infused Olive Oil, Olives, Vinegars, including two rare tractors, the Big Four and the Fowler Reins Drive. There are 45 tractors, talent quests, concerts, family functions, for travellers, with an array of unusual Olive Oil Soap, Hand Cream, Shampoo, stationary engines, steam engines, harvesters, stampers, 5 ton drill and trucks, many of which are buskers and poets. The association also items and sweets. Coach and concession Conditioners, Body LotionWattle View and more. started up for special days and group bookings. Also on site are two very old local churches and the stages regular monthly functions. outings catered for. Products available atParkes Parkes NSW 2870 Visitor restored 1913 Wongalea School. Morning and afternoon teas can also be arranged. Information CentrePhone or online02 68661260 from our website. P: (02) 6862 1471 249 Clarinda Street, Parkes 96 Caswell Street, Peak Hill Fax 02 68661281 For information or bookings contact: E: [email protected] P: (02) 6862 2177 P: (02) 6866 1260 F: (02) 6866 1281 P: (02) 6869 1951 www.ploughmanshill.com.au Yvonne Hutton 0418 674 261 F: (02) 6862 6526 www.visitparkes.com.au E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.ploughmanshill.com.au E: [email protected]

PArKes golf club dish cAfÉ

the Parkes golf club is situated on 44 hectares of the dish café is an award winning restaurant at landscaped and manicured picturesque parkland, the feet of the famous Parkes radio telescope. offering a championship course for members Gaze out its 2-storey windows as the giant Dish scans and visitors. the skies. Twenty kilometres north of Parkes and just off the Newell Highway in Central NSW, you 18 grass greens, watered fairways, electric carts and can enjoy freshly prepared meals and sample local pull buggies for hire and competitive green fees. produce in a bush oasis. Gourmet beef and red wine Visitors are welcome at all times either socially or for pies accompanied by freshly a game on a course rated by many as one of the best made blackberry jam and scones in country NSW. are simply out of this universe. The Parkes Golf Club can cater Their edible range of gourmet for all your function needs souvenirs will also ensure your with a spacious clubhouse, experience can be savoured for bar, auditorium and kitchen weeks to come. facilities, and rolling views over Open 7 days: 8.30am – 4.15pm Dish Cafe the fairways.

London Road, Parkes Parkes Radio Telescope P: (02) 6862 2044 F: (02) 6862 2509 P: (02) 6862 1566 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.parkesgolfclub.com.au www.dishcafe.com.au

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for over 50 years we have been providing Parkes caravans is the place for all your OPEN 7 DAYS! locals with sales and service for all their caravan needs. Stocking New Windsor electronic needs: Electronics, Telstra Caravans with a huge selection of used Weekdays until 6pm Phone Solution, Security CCTV, Music CDs caravans and accessories. We specialise Saturday 8:30am - 1pm & DVDs, 2 Way radio. in repairs and service with two qualifi ed Sunday 10am - 1pm recreational vehicle tradesmen. Book your caravan in for a service while you browse Shop 6 Metro Plaza, through our local boutique shops. 279 - 283 Clarinda Street 181–185 Clarinda Street, Parkes 84–92 Forbes Road, Parkes OPPOSITE WOOLWORTHS P: (02) 6862 2593 F: (02) 6862 5773 P: (02) 6862 6122 F: (02) 6862 3592 P: (02) 6862 2411 F: (02) 6862 2603 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] www.parkescaravans.com.au

lotus imPorts ron dunford soul PAttinson chemist

Caswell Street, Peak Hill Peak Hill Open Cut Experience

On the road to the Golf Club is the Fauna and Flora Reserve, originally one of the Peak Hill many old alluvial workings, a leisurely Peak Hill is a little town with a heart of gold! Located on the Newell Highway, stroll from the centre of town, providing opportunity to enjoy a variety of birdlife. imported goods from bali – unique ron dunford chemist is a family pharmacy which specialises in accurate dispensing 48km north of Parkes and 70km south of Dubbo, Peak Hill offers travellers an products from specialised craftsmen – of all prescriptions, preparation of Webster Packs for nursing home and community enticing break. Peak Hill’s proud history is indelibly linked with the discovery of Rainbow Bee-eaters, Red-rumped Parrots interior and exterior decorative items patients, mobility aids, diabetes and asthma requisites. and Zebra Finches are included among gold in 1889. With 3 motels, 1 hotel and 2 caravan parks, Peak Hill offers visitors with some furniture items and clothing. the species as are colourful orchids in the Pots, vases, statues, incense, lamps and They have three pharmacists on call at all times and a registered nurse for an affordable alternate stop over to visit The Dish, the Henry Parkes Centre, jewellery. Come and see Ray and Kristen. three days each week. cooler months. Goobang National Park or the Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo. They have an extensive range of all medicines, Blackmores vitamins, Like many western centres, Peak Hill Revlon and Maybelline cosmetics and French perfumes. has endeavoured to preserve a proud and 257 Clarinda Street, Parkes 280 Clarinda Street, Parkes Peak Hill is nestled close to the Hervey and Australian Artwork. Try some of the colourful history. On the southern town P: (02) 6862 4724 P: (02) 6862 1099 F: (02) 6862 1863 approach, the older section of the Peak Hill E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Ranges which form an enchanting town’s finest home cooking at Kezza’s kaleidoscope of colours to the eastern Craft Shop, baked by Peak Hill’s local Hospital dates back to the early 1900s. Typifying the building style of that era, the backdrop of the town. It offers many show champion. tourist attractions such as the Peak Hill building has strong architectural appeal The Peak Hill Open Cut Experience is tech edge solutions PArKes services club PArKes shire librArY Open Cut Gold Mine, Flora and Fauna and has gained National Trust recognition. located just 400 metres from the main PArKes Reserve, Bogan Weir, Big Fish Fossil Hut Restoration is well underway for The street of Peak Hill, Caswell Street – this and Australia’s first upright wheat silo. Carrington Hotel which was almost totally open cut gold mine provides a great destroyed by fire in 1991. It is proposed Peak Hill is rich in arts and crafts example of mining techniques used resources with all venues situated in the that the building, once completed, may historically and today. The historic Peak lend itself to the mining and heritage main street (Caswell Street). The Open Cut Hill mine operated between 1893 and Gallery, 62 Caswell, has been a popular history of the town. A place where the 1917 producing about 60,000 ounces tourist can stop and partake in the tea Service stop-over for many a traveller. The store from 500,000 tonnes of rock. Alkane Back-Up Support offers a full range of hand-made crafts and room facilities and ‘step back in time’ with Exploration re-excavated for gold on the Technical Support the perfect venue across from cooke Park. Services include Internet public access gifts, and also displays many historical heritage items to view. and free Wi-Fi. site between 1996 and 2002 retrieving Professional Technicians We offer facilities for all types of corporate photographs and memorabilia. Within the The Bogan Weir, site of Peak Hill’s original Parkes: Bogan Street. Behind the Post Professional Sales Support events. Our fl exible function space can cater for 145,000 ounces of gold from 4.9 million small meetings to large seminars. Our venue is Offi ce. Open Monday – Saturday morning. same venue, Peak Hill Country Crafts water supply, has shady picnic areas Authorised Toshiba Repair Centre tonnes of rock. While most of the historic suitable for meetings, training courses, cocktail Peak Hill: 93 Caswell Street. opens daily for handcrafted goods, and provides pleasant opportunities for Open Wednesday & Friday afternoon. Locally Owned and Operated functions and product launches. We are also antiques, biscuits, cakes and jams. This is operations were consumed by the recent bird watching and fishing. An active and Licenced Data Cabling Trundle: Forbes Street. Open Thursday popular for weddings, birthdays, engagements, afternoon & Friday. a community-based craft shop which also mining activity, some of the old workings diverse sporting centre, Peak Hill boasts Part of the Leading Edge Computers Group presentations and fundraising events. Tullamore: Carey Street. Open Wednesday. operates as the town’s visitor information have been preserved. The Open Cut excellent recreational facilities with those 243 Clarinda Street, Parkes 9–17 Short Street, Parkes P: (02) 6861 2309 centre, containing an array of brochures Experience includes both the historic provided by the Golf Club (with state-wide P: (02) 6863 4466 F: (02) 6863 4166 P: (02) 6862 1966 F: (02) 6862 1501 and maps of the town’s heritage and works and the more recent mines with recognised sand greens), the Bowling Club E: [email protected] E: [email protected] E: [email protected] tourist drive. Peak Hill’s latest Art Centre, several walking trails, interpretative and Ex-Services Club, especially popular www.lecp.com.au www.parkesservicesclub.com.au www.parkes.nsw.gov.au Ninda Gallery, offers both Indigenous signage and a viewing platform. with visitors.

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ATTRACTIONS / ACTIVITIES Open 7 days 9.30am – 4.30pm Peak Hill Visitor The Open Cut Gallery shows the history of the Peak Hill open cut gold mine which dates Centre, Country back to the gold rush days of the late 1890s and early 1900s. Also home to Peak Hill 62 Caswell Street Crafts and Open Cut Country Crafts and the Peak Hill Visitor Information Centre, it is a welcome stop for (02) 6869 1981 Gallery travellers on the Newell Highway. Break your journey and browse amongst the many art works, craft items and antiques and collectables that are on display. Open 7 days 9am – 4pm, Free entry Mingelo Street Peak Hill Open Cut 5 open cuts, viewing platform and self guided walking trails. Guided tours available, Info: (02) 6869 1981 Experience gold panning booking essential. Phone Parkes Visitor Information Centre (02) 6862 6000. Bookings: (02) 6862 6000 Open 7 days 9am – 5pm Peak Hill Caravan Park, $3.00 entry, caravan park guests and children under 5 years free. The Trundle Hotel Big Fish Fossil Hut 2 Ween Street Permanent Exhibition displays a wide range of specimens depicting a range of ancient (02) 6869 1422 wildlife groups that have lived across Eastern Australia over the past 700 million years. Trundle Bush Tucker Day 87 Caswell Street Ninda Gallery Indigenous and Australian Artworks. (02) 6813 0708 Peak Hill Flora and Easy walking track with breathtaking views across to the Hervey Ranges from the Access from Golf Club Road Fauna Reserve wooden footbridge. A tranquil retreat on the Bogan River located 7kms west of Peak Hill. Enjoy a picnic, Turn left into Tullamore Road Bogan Weir camping or fishing. from Caswell Street Memorial Park Toilets and BBQ facilities. Cnr Caswell and Ween Streets Commercial Gardens Toilets and picnic facilities, CountryLink Coach connection. Cnr Caswell and Dugga Streets Built in 1910, the railway building was relocated to Lindner Oval upon the cessation of The Railway Building passenger train travel to Peak Hill in 1982. Australia’s First Cnr Bingara Street and The first vertical wheat silo to be built in Australia in 1918. It is still used today. Upright Grain Silo Lindner Avenue

ACCOMMODATION Services & Facilities Club House Hotel 91 Caswell Street (02) 6869 1474 Emergency: Rural Fire Brigade, SES, Country Roads Motor Inn 34–36 Newell Highway (02) 6869 1688 Police Station

Double D Caravan Park 42 Bogan Street (02) 6869 1797 Medical: Peak Hill District Hospital, Medical Peak Hill Golden Peak Budget Motel Caswell Street (02) 6869 1429 Centre, Ambulance, Chemist

Oasis Motel 152 Caswell Street (02) 6869 1383 Services: Community Technology Centre Peak Hill Caravan Park 2 Ween Street (02) 6869 1422 (CTC) – Internet Services, Library, Post Office, Newsagency, Real Estate Agency, Accountant, Bank, Solicitor, Court House, Local FM Radio, The Black Range DINING RV Dump Point Shopping: Supermarket, Art And Craft Club House Hotel 91 Caswell Street 02 6869 1474 Gift Shops, Antique Store, Barber, This famous verandah belongs to the time, when the 600-odd Trundle residents Ex Services & Citizens Club Cnr Caswell and Mingelo Streets 02 6869 1889 Hairdresser, Beauty, Farm Supplies Trundle Hotel, which was built in 1909. and the surrounding community get together Peak Hill Bowling Club 54 Caswell Street 0429 471 851 Trundle The two storey hotel was built out of pise Service Stations: Koala Fuel, Red Spot - to host the Annual Agricultural Show. mud, rendered with cement and adorned 86 Cino 86 Caswell Street 02 6869 1100 Mechanical Repairs, APS Service Station If you’re looking to capture The nearby Black Range is an ideal spot with a 66 metre long wooden verandah. Temple Lions Antique & Collectables 96 Caswell Street 02 6869 1951 a classic photo of an Aussie to go bush walking or bird watching. It (Lolly shop & tea room) Sporting Facilities: Skate Park, Tennis and Today the hotel offers a great spot for a Basketball Courts, Football and Cricket Ovals, country town, look no further drink, counter meal or accommodation. offers a peaceful and quiet place to enjoy Mick’s Kountry Kebabs & Takeaway 66 Caswell Street 02 6869 1196 Squash Court, Golf and Bowling Clubs, than Trundle. Picture yourself the picnic ground facilities. There are no problems with angle Robert’s Deli 84 Caswell Street 02 6869 1258 Showground here, standing on New South parking in Trundle – Forbes Street is Situated 55km north-west of Parkes, Wales’ widest main street, next New South Wales’ widest main street, Trundle is a rural community with ANNUAL EVENTS ANNUAL EVENTS to one of the longest wooden measuring 60 metres across. production consisting mostly of wheat, verandahs in Australia! sheep and cattle farming. Trundle is well JAN Peak Hill Australia Day Celebrations Aug Annual Agricultural Show, Open Golf Day, Annual Dog Show September is a great month to visit Trundle, positioned within the Parkes Shire to MAR Annual Landscape Art Award (Easter) Sept District Ram Sales, Temple Lions Antique Auctions, Spring fêtes timing your visit with a great day of fun at and street stalls the Trundle Bush Tucker Day. Every year the take advantage of job opportunities at the APR Open Golf Day, Tomingley Picnic Races, ANZAC Day Celebrations progressive Northparkes Mines, a major Oct Peak Hill Garden Show, Mungery Picnic Races (Long Weekend) event dishes up a day of fun for participants MAY Pony Gymkhana and spectators, featuring bush cooking employer in the Shire. Just an easy 40 Nov Peak Hill Country Crafts Art Sale JUN Art and Craft Exhibition (Long Weekend) competitions, billy boiling sprint, damper minute drive away from Northparkes, Dec Peak Hill Meet You Up The Street Festival, Billy Cart Derby, throw, live bands and a whole program of Trundle offers affordable real estate, JUL Harness Racing Country Talent Quest bush entertainment. August is also a busy excellent schools and a relaxed lifestyle.

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DINING ATTRACTIONS / ACTIVITIES Services & Facilities Trundle Hotel Tourist Information: Clarke’s Garage, 18 Hole Golf Course with sand greens. (02) 6892 1009 Parkes Street (02) 6892 1093

Trundle Services & Citizens Club Licensed Clubs, Trundle Ex-Services & (02) 6892 1075 Tennis Courts Citizen’s Club and Golf Club

Trundle Golf Club Supermarket, Café, Gift Shop, Dress Shop, Hairdresser, Hardware Store, Post Office, (02) 6892 1301 Playing Fields: Berryman Oval has a BBQ Credit Union, Insurance Broker and Stock Area and Play Equipment. Trundle Café and Station Agent, NRMA (02) 6892 1599 Childcare Centre, Public and 25 metre Pool and Children’s Pool open Private Schools during the warmer months The Trundle Tree Change Multipurpose Health Centre (Hospital and Doctors Surgery) Project Bush Walking: The Black Range offers peace and quiet. Ideal for picnicking, bird watching Community Technology Centre (CTC) – The Trundle Tree Change Project is based and bushwalking Internet Services, Library on the successful ‘rent a farmhouse’ Long Paddock Museum: Trundle Community Tyre Service scheme of Cumnock and was implemented Open by Appointment, for bookings phone (02 6892 1054; to reinvigorate the small community and Clarke’s Garage (02) 6892 1093 Clarke’s Garage (02) 6892 1093 entice people to relocate to Trundle. By Tullamore Irish Festival – held annually each Easter Weekend renting vacant farmhouses for $1 a week, ANNUAL EVENTS the community aims to attract new families 26th JanUARY Australia Day Celebrations Sheep and cattle grazing and crop production to the district to ensure the schools and is the basis of the Tullamore economy. businesses of Trundle survive. 25th April ANZAC Day Services Tullamore Wheat, barley and oats, oilseeds and winter April Farmers and Settlers Markets The project is now gaining momentum legumes are grown annually, bringing the in Trundle and has attracted widespread August Annual Agricultural Show Tullamore is situated on the Bogan Way, an alternate north south route to the town alive during November for harvest. interest on a national and international August Farmers and Settlers Markets Newell Highway. Tullamore is centrally located to the larger towns of Parkes, Tullamore offers an insight into rural activity level. Media interest has also been strong Forbes, Condobolin and Narromine. during the annual show in August. 1st Sat in September Trundle Bush Tucker Day with Andrew Denton’s film production company taking an interest in filming the November Farmers and Settlers Markets ATTRACTIONS / ACTIVITIES process of the Rent a Farm House Scheme 1st Sun of each month Tour De Trundle Coffee Shop, Museum and Art Gallery: With a population of approximately This annual festival which has been open 10am - 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday in Trundle. The television series is expected December Carols in the Hall to be aired in 2012. For further details visit 500 people, including the township and held since 2004, celebrates Tullamore’s Berryman Oval offers Playground Facilities For a full list of events in Trundle visit www.mytrundle.com.au www.mytrundle.com.au surrounding farms, there is a strong sense strong Irish links. Many Irish born and Rest Rooms of community and mateship. settlers moved into the area in the 1900s Skate Park ACCOMMODATION and today up to 80% of the community Memorial Park: Public Toilets, BBQ and Trundle Hotel Pub-style accommodation (02) 6892 1009 www.trundlehotel.com.au The town of Tullamore has become best known for the incredibly popular retain Irish family connections. Many Picnic Settings, Play Equipment Motel accommodation Trundle Services & Citizens Club (02) 6892 1075 Tullamore Irish Festival, featuring Irish rural properties around Tullamore are Pola Park Sporting Complex, Football Oval Trundle Showground Camping, RV Dump Point, Bookings at the Lucky 7 Store (02) 6892 1025 dancers and entertainers, an Irish hurdle named after Irish towns, such as Omagh, Swimming Pool race and a program of Irish fun. Kinvara, Cadungle, Fermoy and Carlyle. Pony Club: Tullamore Showground

Celebrating 25 years DINING Services & Facilities Tullamore Bowling & Citizens Club Haylock St (02) 6892 5250 Multipurpose Health Service: General Practitioner, Pharmacy, Aged Care, Physio Tullamore Auto Centre Cardigan St (02) 6892 5268 (Take away meals) and more Tullamore Hotel Cardigan St (02) 6892 5194 tRUNDLE bush tucker day Tullamore Central School caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 (6 to 12 through TRUNDLE showground saturday 1st sep 2012 the Access programme) ACCOMMODATION Pre-school and Childcare Centre Camping facilities equipped with Toilets, Tullamore Showground Showers and Laundry Facilities, RV Dump Facility. (02) 6892 5192 Library Bookings phone Stanbrook’s Store Police The Tullamore Hotel 71 Cardigan Street (02) 6892 5194 Stanbrook’s Store: Post Office, ANZ Bank Agency & Dry Cleaning Agency ANNUAL EVENTS Beauty salon 26th January Australia Day Celebrations best decorated bush apron, bushmen’s relay, tug-o-war, master bush chef, great bush stalls, Easter Weekend Tullamore Irish Festival Café and Takeaway, Newsagency, free bush tucker tasting, billy boil sprint, damper throw, $1000 bush cooking competition & celebrity chef General Store and Gift Shop live music all day long & much more... 25th April ANZAC Day Services Tullamore Mechanical Repairs 2nd week in August Annual Agricultural Show

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About the Tullamore Irish Festival Nine years ago, Tullamore residents weren’t content to see their community lose population, services and to a certain extent, heart. They decided that by working together to produce a festival, not only would they have a focus but they would attract people to their small town in the Central West and generate camaraderie. Thus was born the Tullamore Irish Festival. The Festival takes place annually on the Easter weekend and is testament to the community for their support and sheer hard work. Since 2004, the Festival has grown from one day of activities to an extensive program which keeps visitors to Tullamore entertained for three days. The main day of the Festival is Saturday, where from 10am to 8pm there is constant entertainment provided firstly through the street parade and then to the Festival Village where the full program gets underway, headed by lively Irish bands, dancers and entertainers. On the other festival days, activities include the Tullamore Irish Festival Art Exhibition, Irish Films, Stations of the Cross, Campfire Concert, local self guided car tours, an ecumenical service and a Hooley on Easter Sunday. Bogan Link – Tourist Drive Camping is available at the Tullamore Showground. Driving on the Newell Highway or looking to head west for an alternative route? Try the Bogan Link. Tullamore folk would love you to join them for one or all of their programmed events to help celebrate their Irish heritage. To plan your festival experience, visit the Tullamore website for full details www.tullamoreinc.com.au Head west from Parkes to Bogan Gate and and no visit would be complete without a all year round. For further information proceed north to explore the towns of delicious Devonshire Tea. For further contact the Tullamore Bowling & Citizen’s Trundle, Tullamore, Albert and Tottenham information on the Bogan Gate Railway Club on (02) 6892 5250. before linking with the Mitchell Highway Station Arts & Crafts Centre, contact ALBERT – much of the country along at Trangie or Nyngan. The Bogan Way Shelley Nutley on (02) 6864 1126. The Bogan Way has provided inspiration offers a great route for those looking to get TRUNDLE – the heritage-listed Trundle for Australia’s poets, authors and artists. away from the hustle and bustle of the Hotel was built in 1909 in three stages over None more so than the inspiration for Eric Bogan Gate highway and get back to a leisurely way of a three-year period. It is two stories high, Jolliffe of Saltbush Bill fame – the Albert doing things. These towns have much to built out of pise mud and rendered with Rabbit Trap Hotel. An isolated watering offer. Often described as the real New cement. The hotel also claims the longest hole, the Rabbit Trap in Albert is a welcome Located approximately 30km to the west of Parkes, Bogan South Wales, they each offer a tapestry of wooden verandah in NSW, and the town respite for any traveller. history, nature and diversity in the peace Gate has a population of approximately 200 people. Bogan has the widest main street in the State. TOTTENHAM – is only 32kms from and quiet of the Heart of New South Wales. Gate is derived from the local Aboriginal word meaning Why not camp and explore the Black the geographic centre of NSW, which is “the birthplace of a notable headman of the local tribe”. The BOGAN GATE – famous Australian solider Range. For further information contact the marked with a cairn north west of the village lies on the Sydney – Broken Hill rail line, and it is Henry Harbord (The Breaker) Morant, who Trundle Information Centre (Clarke’s Garage) town. Tottenham is within 60kms of the on (02) 6892 1093. the junction for the Trundle Tottenham Branch line. was also a poet, horse-breaker, jackeroo Mitchell Highway at Nevertire or Nyngan, and drover, spent many of his days in the TULLAMORE – is a renowned rural area linking to Bourke via the Mitchell Highway Bogan Gate region and a memorial is now where sheep and cattle grazing, along with and to Cobar via the Barrier Highway. dedicated to him in the town. The Railway crop production form the major industry. For further information contact the Arts & Crafts Centre is well worth a visit The people are warm hearted and friendly Tottenham Tourist Information Centre Bogan Gate is a progressive little village with services including on weekends between 10.00am – 4.30pm and will offer you a big country welcome on (02) 6892 4020. a general store/newsagency, takeaway, hotel/motel with postal services, school and police station. The Bogan Gate Hotel/Motel offers affordable, quality Utes in the Paddock, Ootha Paddock, the in Utes accommodation with counter meals available for lunch and dinner most days. Phone (02) 6864 1106. Explore Central NSW The Bogan Gate Memorial Hall is a versatile community venue with excellent function facilities that is available for hire. Enquiries phone (02) 6864 1193. – Day Trips from Parkes Bogan Gate Arts and Crafts is housed in the old Railway Station building, and is open Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 4.30pm and Visit Central New South Wales… explore beyond Parkes Shire for the day and take in other times by appointment. Phone Shelley Nutley (02) 6864 1126. the incredible sights including the Utes in the Paddock at Ootha, the Western Plains A great rest stop for the weary traveller is Burrawang Park, Zoo in Dubbo, the Wellington Caves, Cowra's Japanese Gardens or take a lap around Mt where you will find a children’s playground and BBQ facilities. Panorama in Bathurst. There is much to explore, but be sure to plan time to take in the The nine-hole golf course and night-lit tennis courts also provide many hidden secrets along your way… Bogan Gate Hotel/Motel some great recreation options. For further details and contacts visit www.visitnsw.com.au

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