We welcome you to safely explore the Parkes Region practicing good hygiene and social distancing to reduce this risk of spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community.

Our Council managed Visitor Information Centre, local tourist attractions and hospitality outlets are heeding the Government's directives and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of our community. You too can help when visiting by:

• Staying home if you are sick
• Vigourously clean your hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser.
• Covering your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze.
• Practice social distancing by avoiding hand-shaking or leaning on service counters and using online payment options where possible.

For the latest health alerts and information relating to COVID-19 visit www.health.gov.au 

Parkes provides accessible experiences and amenity for visitors including pram ramps and wheelchair access to all major attractions and an array of accessible bathrooms and baby change facilities in our public amenities.

Our footpath network has improved to allow for shared paths and ramps for easy access throughout the main township.

The Parkes Visitor Information Centre is the reliable and accurate source of key visitor information when planning your visit to the Parkes region.

This Website has also been designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 A standards in accordance with Australian Government accessibility policy. If you discover any aspects of the site which inhibit your access to information please contact us.