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Trundle

If you’re looking to capture a classic photo of an Aussie country town, look no further than Trundle.

Picture yourself here standing on New South Wales’ widest main street, next to the Trundle Hotel with the longest wooden verandah in Australia!

There are no problems with angle parking in Trundle – Forbes Street is Australia’s widest main street, measuring 60 metres across.

Situated 55km north-west of Parkes, Trundle is a rural community, with production consisting mostly of wheat, sheep and cattle farming.

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Parkes Regional Towns

Bogan Gate

Bogan Gate is an impressive village featuring a quaint Pub, so plan a counter lunch after taking a trip to see Utes in the Paddock at Ootha.

Tullamore

Tullamore is situated on the Bogan Way, an alternate north south route to the Newell Highway

Peak Hill

Peak Hill has endeavoured to preserve a proud and colourful history. The town is rich in arts and crafts resources with all venues situated in the main street (Caswell Street)

Parkes & Region

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.

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Parkes Visitor Information Centre

Henry Parkes Centre, Newell Highway, Parkes

P: 02 6862 6000 or 1800 624 365

E: [email protected]

W: www.visitparkes.com.au

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PARKES RADIO TELESCOPE

Marvel at the iconic Dish, get hands-on in the Discovery Centre and enjoy great coffee and scones at the on-site Café.
Open daily, free entry. 20 mins north of Parkes on Newell Highway.

HENRY PARKES CENTRE

Head to the Parkes Visitor Information Centre for all you need to know about the area and explore 4 unique museums, including Elvis exhibit, antique cars, local history and antique machinery. Newell Highway (north), Parkes.

SIR HENRY PARKES STATUE

Walk the main street, grab a coffee and have a photo with Parkes’ namesake, the impressive Sir Henry Parkes statue on the corner of Clarinda & Dalton Streets.

MEMORIAL HILL

Enjoy the panoramic views and vista from the top, explore walking trails or let the kids enjoy the impressive play equipment. Make your way to Memorial Hill, at the corner of Bushman Street & East Street.

VILLAGE COMMUNITIES

Explore the delightful villages of Bogan Gate, Trundle, Tullamore and Peak Hill and enjoy quintessential country landscapes and hospitality.

Bogan Gate is an impressive village featuring a quaint Pub. Plan a counter lunch there on route via the Tourist Drive which will continue onto Trundle. Here you can stand on New South Wales’ widest main street measuring 66 metres across, then head onto Tullamore, another small village community, rich in Irish heritage. Continue on the Tourist Drive to Peak Hill which will guide you to explore treasures such as the Peak Hill Open Cut Mine and Australia’s first vertical cement wheat silos (1918) which are still operating today. 

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