Parkes Visitor Information Centre
Parkes Visitor Information Centre
About this rest area
The Parkes Visitor Information Centre is a gateway to exploring the local area, located within the Henry Parkes Centre on the Newell Highway. It boasts friendly staff ready to assist with information on regional attractions and lodging queries.
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Parkes Visitor Information Centre•66-78 Peak Hill Road, Parkes, NSW, 2870
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What facilities does Parkes Visitor Information Centre have?
Parkes Visitor Information Centre has wifi internet, shade, children's play facility, information board, picnic tables and mobile phone coverage. That is the short list; 22 facilities are recorded for this site in total. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.
Are dogs allowed at Parkes Visitor Information Centre?
The record for Parkes Visitor Information Centre lists "Pets Welcome", so dogs are welcome here. National parks and conservation areas nearby often take a different view, so check the rules for any day trips you have planned. Keep them on a lead around other campers and clean up after them, and nobody has a problem with it.
Can you book Parkes Visitor Information Centre online?
We hold no online booking link for Parkes Visitor Information Centre, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.
Where is Parkes Visitor Information Centre?
Parkes Visitor Information Centre sits in Parkes, NSW. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.
Facilities at Parkes Visitor Information Centre
| Facility | On site |
|---|---|
| WiFi Internet | Yes |
| Shade | Yes |
| Children's Play Facility | Yes |
| Information Board | Yes |
| Picnic Tables | Yes |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Yes |
| Information | Yes |
| Pets Welcome | Yes |
| Day Use Area | Yes |
| Information Centre | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Elvis capital of Australia – festival held in January | Yes |
| Public Parking | Yes |
| Cold Drinks | Yes |
| Accessible | Yes |
| Place of Interest | Yes |
| Open 7 days | Yes |
| Caravans | Yes |
| Drinking Water | Yes |
| Long Rig | Yes |
| Bin | Yes |
| Day Rest Area | Yes |
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