Cheap Flights from Sydney to Parkes from AU$ 149

Parkes is a small rural town in New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Parkes Shire and is the main settlement area of the local government. It is famous for two things- one is the enormous radio telescope, i.e. the Parkes Observatory and second is the unique festival where hundreds of Elvis Presley impersonators come here.

Tip: Parkes has a temperate climate with cold and sunny winters and hot and humid summers.

Getting to Parkes

Parkes Airport (PKE) is the domestic airport serving Parkes with daily flights from Sydney. It has basic amenities for its tourists. The Parkes airport connects to the town and other areas via bus and taxi service. Rex Airlines is the leading airlines operating from Sydney to Perth. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) has a direct flight to Parkes Airport (PKE) by Rex Airlines. Some options for a cheap flight from Sydney are by Rex Airlines only.

Tip: Both Sydney and Parkes observe daylight saving time; therefore, time differences between the cities can change.

Take in the sights of the city

Although Parkes is a small town, it still offers many tourist attractions to explore. While the main attraction remains the CSIRO large radio telescope at Parkes Observatory, other famous sights of Parkes are Utes in the Paddock, Goobang National Park, Parkes Aviation Museum, Henry Parkes Centre. Peak Hill Gold Mine is an Open Cut Mine that also offers tours.

Parkes has a vast selection of quality dining and drinking options. It has all from pubs to fine dining restaurants, from fast food joints to cafes and coffee shops. Most of the eating places can be visited in Clarinda Street, Peach Hill Road and May Street. Parkes being a small town has limited options for shopping. The Parkes Town centre is the main area for local shopping. Clarinda Street is famous for its boutiques and gift stores.

Tip: Mild bargaining is acceptable in weekend markets or vintage shops. Ask for discounts on expensive product or when buying in bulk.

The best areas for accommodation

Parkes has a variety of accommodation options ranging across motels, hotels, bed & breakfasts, cabins, and caravan parks. Peak Hill, Bogan Gate, Trundle and Tullamore are best areas to stay in quality motels and affordable caravan parks. Clarinda Street is the popular choice for a luxurious stay. Parkes also has many parks/ areas which have RV facilities. For people staying for a long duration in Parkes, there are several options of serviced accommodation.

Tip: If planning to see the Elvis festival in January, book well in advance, as accommodation is generally scarce at that time.

There are many Sydney to Parkes flights throughout the day, so customise your search to get the best price according to your travel dates. If you’d want to travel on a budget, combine your Sydney-Parkes flight booking with discount hotel reservations for great deals. To experience the small King’s town with its cultural and scenic offerings, visit Parkes with Trip.com.