Parkes Public Art Trail

Art trail Parkes, New South Wales, Australia
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What to expect

The Parkes Public Art Trail is a collection of public art installations located throughout the Parkes CBD and surrounding townships in New South Wales, Australia. The trail features a range of artworks, including sculptures and murals, that reflect the region's local culture and icons. The artworks cover various themes such as history, astronomy, pop culture, literacy, agriculture, and indigenous heritage. Some of the notable artworks include the Elvis Mural, Elvis Festival Fans, Elvis Statue, and Elvis Emu, which are inspired by the annual Parkes Elvis Festival. The trail also includes an astro art installation, 'A Stellar Constellation of Art', which features songs, poetry, and animations that celebrate the town's connection to astronomy. Visitors can explore the trail by picking up a Public Art Trail Map from the Parkes Visitor Information Centre

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Things to do in Parkes with kids

Things to do in Parkes with kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a walk through Parkes with the kids and followed the public art trail, admiring the sculptures and murals

Highlights: The kids loved finding all the different Elvis-themed artworks, and we enjoyed seeing the creativity and talent of the local artists ✨