Henry Parkes Centre - Parkes
Address: Henry Parkes Centre
Parkes, NSW 2870
Parkes’ newest attraction is the impressive Henry Parkes Centre, a tourism complex Opening times Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm, Sat- Sun 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) Public Hols: 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
located on the northern side of town, incorporating:
• Parkes Visitor Information Centre:
• The King’s Castle Elvis Exhibit
• Parkes Motor Museum (featuring Elvis’
Cadillac)
• Parkes Local History Museum & Pioneer
Park Antique Machinery Museum
Special group rates available for pre-booked tours of 20 people or more.
The King&s Castle collection is complemented by three other collections including the Parkes Museum, Parkes Motor Museum and the Antique Machinery Museum with ticket entry providing access to the complete Museum experience.
The King’s Castle Elvis Exhibit
A unique collection of original Elvis memorabilia owned by Greg Page.
This amazing attraction is open to the public year round, and is owned by Greg Page, renowned for his previous role in the yellow skivvy with hit children&s group The Wiggles. An Elvis fan himself, Greg has been collecting for many years and selected Parkes, the Elvis Capital of Australia, as the perfect location to share his incredible display with the public.
Rock back in time and discover for yourself this incredible collection of authentic Elvis artefacts. See clothes that Elvis actually wore in the movies and on tour, plus items that surrounded Elvis at home, and the gifts he gave to those that were close to him.
Parkes Motor Museum (featuring Elvis’
Cadillac)
Parkes Motor Museum houses a collection of motor vehicles representing all heritage motoring eras in an airy and spacious display hall.
Up to 24 cars, 10 motorcycles and other motoring memorabilia are on display at any time. The display is refreshed at six monthly intervals.
Star attractions include:
• The last Cadillac (1976 Seville) purchased
by Elvis Presley, owned by Greg Page
• 1914 Alldays and Onions, one of only 3
Alldays in Australia
• 1940 Holden bodied Oldsmobile
Convertible
Contact
- Contact Information
- www.visitparkes.com.au
- Henry Parkes Centre
Parkes, NSW 2870 - Toll Free: 1800 624 365
- Phone: (02) 6862 6000
- Fax: (02) 6862 1023
- tourism@parkes.nsw.gov.au
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