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Serving just over 30,000 passengers per year, Parkes Airport ranks as having one of the lowest passenger throughput figures of any airport in Australia. As Parkes is fairly accessible by car from both Canberra and Sydney, many travelers choose to drive these popular routes rather than fly. Yet Regional Express runs services to Sydney from Parkes. Car rental in Parkes Airport is the best way to reach the centre of the city, which is five miles away.
This New South Wales airport is among the smallest in the country, with just a car park, a small terminal building and little else besides. There is seating for those waiting to depart within the main building. Car hire in Parkes Airport can easily be arranged online so that there is a vehicle waiting for you on arrival.
Orange Road, or Highway 90, connects the airport to the centre of Parkes, where there are numerous attractions for visitors. There is a central statue dedicated to Sir Henry Parkes, considered one of the fathers of modern Australia, a golf club and a wealth of attractive green spaces that are ideal for picnics. But perhaps the biggest draw is the Parkes Observatory, 20kms to the north of town.
December, January and February are the hottest months of the year but they are not unbearable, with temperatures hovering around 30°C. The best time to make a trip here is during April, when temperatures are a pleasant 24°C and rainfall is at its lowest. June and July can get a bit chilly, especially at night.
Newell Highway and Clarinda Street intersect in the centre of Parkes, providing good traffic flow. Rush hours get a little busy but hardly ever to the extent that there is serious congestion. Connecting with other New South Wales towns is easy via well-maintained highways. Compare car hire online ahead of departure to Parkes for the most competitive deals.
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