The small village of Alectown is part of the thriving Parkes Shire and is located around 23 kilometres north of Parkes along the Newell Highway. It is a very small farming community and is situated close to the world famous Radio Telescope, ‘The Dish’. The village boasts a strong rural fire group.
Community bush and old time dances are held in the War Memorial Hall. Australia’s Bush Cathedral – Go Forth Faith Arena at Mamre Farm is only six kilometres east of Alectown where an annual “Old Fashioned Revival Camp Meeting” is held annually.
Quick Facts
Alectown is a small New South Wales Rural Location within the local government area of Parkes, it is located approximately 295kms from the capital Sydney covering an area of 277.144 square kilometres. Alectown has a recorded population of 168 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Alectown we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Alectown and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.