Destinations

Parkes Area

Accommodation

Things To Do

Deals

Map

Gallery

Nature

Things to do around Parkes

Parkes is surrounded by wide-open spaces and plenty of opportunities to get close to nature.

Go bushwalking through Goobang National Park, home to endangered animals including the brush-tailed rock wallaby and the squirrel glider. In the cooler months, native orchids flower in this natural haven that's about 60 km north-west of Parkes.

Go camping and fishing along the Lachlan River or boating on Lake Cowal, the largest natural lake in NSW, just 94km south-west of Parkes.

200 km to the west is Lake Cargelligo, where you'll be able to see some of Australia's endangered bird species � such as black swans, great crested grebes and black cockatoos.

A strenuous hike to the top of Mt Tilga, 8 km north of Condobolin, offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Located 4 km south of Forbes on the Newell Highway, the Gum Swamp Bird Hide is the place to see some of the 158 bird species that inhabit this wetland.

  • CSIRO Observatory, Parkes

    CSIRO Observatory, Parkes
    CSIRO Observatory, Parkes

  • Wheat fields, West Wyalong

    Wheat fields, West Wyalong
    Wheat fields, West Wyalong

  • Burrawang West Station Burrawang West Station Parkes Area, Country NSW, Condobolin

    Burrawang West Station Retreat offers an authentic Australian outback experience for small groups of adventurous, yet discerning guests. The retreat'...

    www.burrawangwest.com.au
    Additional Information
    Hotel and Motel, Spa and Retreats
    from $11000 per night
    View details
  • True Blue Mining Poppet Head True Blue Mining Poppet Head Wagga Wagga Area, Country NSW, West Wyalong

    An authentic replica mining poppet head and miners hut located in bushland setting at Cooinda Park. Located between the Wyalong and West Wyalong, it i...

    www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au
    Additional Information
    View details
  • Lake Cowal Lake Cowal Wagga Wagga Area, Country NSW, West Wyalong

    Lake Cowal is the largest natural lake in New South Wales. It is a dedicated bird and wildlife sanctuary where a diverse species of waterbirds make th...

    www.blandshire.nsw.gov.au
    Additional Information
    View details
  • Barmedman Mineral Pool Barmedman Mineral Pool Wagga Wagga Area, Country NSW, West Wyalong

    Barmedman Mineral Pool is a large therapeutic pool that is said to ease aches and pains due to the high mineral content. The pool is fed by an undergr...

    Additional Information
    View details
  • Lake Forbes Lake Forbes Parkes Area, Country NSW, Forbes

    Lake Forbes is a restful place for picnickers and travellers. The banks are grassy and there are barbecue and picnic facilities, large shade trees wit...

    Additional Information
    View details
Top