What's Parkes Like?
If you want to find the perfect area to explore, why not consider Parkes? Take in some culture at National Portrait Gallery and Questacon. There's plenty more to see, including National Gallery of Australia and Old Parliament House.
How 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
- Old Parliament House
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- Lake Burley Griffin
- High Court of Australia
Things to Do in Parkes
- National Portrait Gallery
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Rose Gardens
Other Popular Parkes Attractions
- National Carillon
- National Police Memorial
- Blundells' Cottage
- Museum of Australian Democracy
When Is the Best Time to Visit Canberra?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 66°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 45°F)
- Rainiest months: November, December, February, October (average 3 inches of rainfall)