Best places in Parkes

Discover the best places in Parkes, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 4K places in the city.

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Grand Canyon Walking Track
Hiking area
Popular 6-km. loop track offering dramatic views of sandstone cliffs, waterfalls & rainforest.
4.90 (1.4K reviews) (~207.21 km from centre)
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Wentworth Falls
Tourist attraction
Scenic destination featuring simple & rigorous trails leading to a waterfall & picnic area.
4.80 (2.7K reviews) (~214.36 km from centre)
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Govetts Leap lookout
Scenic spot
Observation area with panoramic valley views, plus a visitor centre, picnic tables & restrooms.
4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~205.71 km from centre)
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Evans Lookout
Scenic spot
Picturesque spot overlooking mountains & cliffs, with walking tracks & scenic canyon hikes nearby.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~207.57 km from centre)
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Cahill's Lookout
Tourist attraction
Sunset viewing is popular at this vista point with a picnic area overlooking a valley.
4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~206.18 km from centre)
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Arrana
Fine dining restaurant
👍👍 Nestled in the heart of Springwood's vibrant food scene, Arrana flawlessly melds fantastic flavors with a commitment to top-notch service. The moment you walk in, the enchanting ambiance sets the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey. Each dish is a masterpiece of culinary art, showcasing a me...
4.90 (510 reviews) (~230.65 km from centre)
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Eschalot Restaurant
Restaurant
Upscale Modern Australian meals served in a stone cottage with white tablecloths and elegant decor.
$$$ $
4.80 (1K reviews) (~249.86 km from centre)
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Sublime Point Lookout
Tourist attraction
Lookout & picnic spot with views of the Blue Mountains, home to birds like gang gangs & cockatoos.
4.80 (792 reviews) (~211.53 km from centre)
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Echo Point Lookout (Three Sisters)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great views! We arrived just in time before it started to get quite busy (around 10:45). Easy access to a few different viewing platforms. The stairs to the three sisters were very narrow and busy, so we gave that a miss. Parking for an hour and a half was $12.60 (meters are card payment) There were...
4.70 (7.4K reviews) (~209.03 km from centre)
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Blue Mountains National Park
National park
This National Park lies at the edge of the Great Dividing Range & has walking & biking trails.
4.70 (5.5K reviews) (~218.39 km from centre)
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Empress Falls
Tourist attraction
👍👍 A must to visit!!! Empress Falls is one of the most prettiest waterfalls at Valley of the Waters, Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains. Its accessible via a steep, 30 min walking track from the old Conservation Hut. Plenty of free car park available. Highly recommended!!!
4.90 (388 reviews) (~212.77 km from centre)
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Temora Aviation Museum
Museum
Aviation museum featuring a number of historic military craft & regular flying displays.
4.80 (714 reviews) (~155.94 km from centre)
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
Botanical garden
The country's highest botanic garden features cool-climate plants, guided tours & picnic areas.
4.70 (4.1K reviews) (~213.42 km from centre)
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Lunden House Cafe
Cafe
4.90 (373 reviews) (~247.31 km from centre)
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Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience
Non-profit organization
👍👍 Hands down a absolute highlight of our visit to Dubbo. So unbelievably informative, interactive experience not only for children, but definitely for adults. The short video of actual people helped by RFDS was great. Seeing real time data of where planes were travelling to was really interesting. Hel...
4.80 (651 reviews) (~108.88 km from centre)
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Goulburn First National Real Estate
Real estate agency
👍👍 Just sold our house through Barry at First National. Could not fault this man’s professionalism, authenticity and trustworthiness. Along with the rest of the team at First National, especially Bella and Andrew, who helped out to make our sale a success we will be forever grateful. 10/10 would defini...
4.90 (363 reviews) (~229.36 km from centre)
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Lincoln's Rock
Tourist attraction
Popular cliff-edge overlook offering sweeping vistas of the Blue Mountains & forested valleys below.
4.70 (2.2K reviews) (~214.58 km from centre)
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Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre
Tourist attraction
Lush Japanese garden with streams & ponds, plus exhibits, annual events & a cafe with patio seating.
4.70 (2K reviews) (~90.6 km from centre)
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Blue Mountains
Mountain range
👍👍 Such a stunning/ magical place! I have been here when it’s sunny, as well as when it’s raining- they each have something to offer! Wentworth Falls view is worth the steep incline on the way back! The sheer history and geography of the this place, make it so special. We are so lucky to have these ki...
4.70 (1.8K reviews) (~216.65 km from centre)
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CSIRO - Parkes Observatory
Research institute
👍👍 Well worth the drive from orange. You cant miss the 3d theatre (they wipe down all the 3d glasses), but budget 30 mins for the theatre and arrive by 3pm for the last show. The dish was moving when we were there and the little museum is very informative. The garden area has really cool "whispering di...
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~17.36 km from centre)
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