Residents and visitors are invited to take a glimpse inside some of Parkes's most majestic heritage homes as part of the 2017 Australian Heritage Festival.
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The Sunrise to Sunset - Parkes Heritage Houses open day will see the doors of six grand homes open on Sunday, April 30 for people to discover the beauty and hear the stories behind these stunning properties.
The special event was officially launched at the Railway Hotel on Thursday, April 20.
“This is a rare opportunity for locals and visitors to ignite their curiosity and gain some inspiration by taking a wander through some of the town's most spectacular heritage homes,” Parkes Shire Heritage Advisory Committee Chair, Cr Alan Ward said.
“Participants will gain insight into Parkes' history along the way, with a program providing guests with facts about the properties, including the era of construction and special features within each of the homes.”
Volunteers from the Lachlan Branch of the National Trust and Parkes Quota Club will be stationed at each of the homes to greet people and guide them through the three properties in the morning, 'Sunrise Houses', and an additional three in the afternoon, 'Sunset Houses'.
For those looking for a full day out, morning tea and lunch will be available at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre, provided by Quota.
For the ultimate experience, a gold ticket has granted 10 lucky participants access to all six homes, morning tea and lunch at the Parkes Visitor Information Centre.
The gold ticket holders will be chauffeured to the open houses in an antique car, thanks to the Parkes Antique Motor Club.
People can complete the experience and add a half price ticket to visit The King's Castle and Parkes Motor Museum for just $5 on Sunday, April 30.
Guests must hold a Sunrise to Sunset - Parkes Heritage Houses ticket.
To find out more, contact the Parkes Visitor Information Centre on 6862 6000 or www.visitparkes.com.au.
Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sunrise-to-sunset-parkes-heritage-houses-tickets-32707562199
From April 21, skip the line and present your Eventbrite ticket to the Parkes Visitor Information Centre to collect your day pass.
The day pass can also be collected from 9am on April 30 from the Parkes Visitor Information Centre.
