Dubbo to Parkes road trip guide: Distance, drive time & best stops
Dubbo to Parkes drive: Birdwatching at Greenbah campground
The campground is next to Greenbah Creek, and is a good place for spotting Australian wildlife. Kangaroos and wallabies regularly hang out at the Greenbah campground, and it’s an excellent spot for birdwatching.
Things to do in Parkes once you arrive include the CSIRO Parkes Observatory and the Henry Parkes Centre.
The best accommodation in Parkes
The top places to stay in Parkes are:
- For overall quality: Bushman’s Motor Inn.
- For central location: Court Street Motel.
- For parkside location: Hamilton Henry Parkes Motor Inn.
- More driving times to Parkes.
More New South Wales travel
Go walking in Gundabooka National Park on the Cobar to Bourke drive.
Stop at Yass, Jugiong or Gundagai on the Goulburn to Albury drive.
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Tackle the walking trails of Mount Canobolas near Orange.