What's Parkes like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Parkes. Take in some culture at National Portrait Gallery and Questacon. There's plenty more to see, including High Court of Australia and National Gallery of Australia.
Where are the best places to stay in Parkes?
We have 6 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Our travellers don't have any top picks in Parkes but here are some of their favourites nearby:
- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Terrace • Garden • Walkable location
- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Fitness centre • Bar • Central location
- Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor pool • Fitness centre • Cafe • Walkable location
- Free Wi-Fi • Cafe • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour fitness centre • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Avenue Hotel Canberra - 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away
Luxury hotel with restaurant and barPavilion on Northbourne - 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away
Hotel with outdoor pool and restaurantCrowne Plaza Canberra, an IHG Hotel - 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away
Upscale hotel with restaurant and barLittle National Hotel Canberra - 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away
Hotel with barDeco Hotel - 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away
Upscale hotel with restaurant and barHow to get to Parkes
Flying to:
- Canberra, ACT (CBR-Canberra Intl.), 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Parkes
Things to see and do in and around Parkes
What to see in Parkes
- High Court of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- National Carillon
Things to do in Parkes
- National Portrait Gallery
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Rose Gardens
Other popular Parkes attractions
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Police Memorial
- Blundells' Cottage
- Museum of Australian Democracy