NSW - THE TOWN OF PARKES - THE CROSS ROADS OF THE NATION

PARKES is literally the crossroads of the nation because of it's strategic location on the north/south road and east/west rail corridor.


Parkes is an important inland hub for the nation's transport network. Situated close to the geographic centre of New South Wales, and Australia's demographic centre.

By Road Parkes is the interchange for north-south and east-west highways connecting Australia's capital cities.

By Rail Parkes is a major marshalling centre on the INDIA PACIFIC RAILWAY connecting the east and west coasts of Australia.

Parkes offers a full range of services and facilities, free of noise, traffic jams and city violence!

The Parkes Events are many and varied from Picnic Races to Country Music Spectacular .

Nearby is one of the states newest national parks Goobang National Park with visitor facilities, offering bushwalking, bird watching and camping.