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.
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
- High Court of Australia
- Old Parliament House
- National Library of Australia
- National Archives of Australia
- Canberra and Region Visitors Centre
Things to do in Parkes
- National Portrait Gallery
- Questacon
- National Gallery of Australia
- National Capital Exhibition
- National Rose Gardens
Other popular Parkes attractions
- Commonwealth Park
- Lake Burley Griffin
- National Carillon
- King's Park
- Blundells' Cottage
When is the best time to visit Canberra?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 7°C)
- Rainiest months: November, December, February, October (average 68 mm of rainfall)