Peak Hill

Peak Hill – the ‘little town with a heart of gold’. The town’s history is linked with the discovery of gold in 1889. ‘Dig around’ a little and you’ll find the story of Peak Hill’s golden history is not far below the surface.

The Visitor Information Centre is centrally located, where you can find friendly helpful advice to make the most of your visit.

Attractions such as the ‘Peak Hill Open Cut Experience’ the ‘Big Fish Fossil Hut’ are just two of the great reasons to visit Peak Hill. Peak Hill is home to Australia’s first upright grain silo, still presently operating today.

Peak Hill is rich in arts and crafts, has quaint antique shops, a bakery and lolly shop situated in the main street and are places well worth a visit.

Most of Peak Hill’s accommodation is also close to the main street, with walking distance to local Clubs.

Quick Facts

Peak Hill is an Urban Location area within the local government area of Parkes  in New South Wales, it is located approximately 307kms from the capital Sydney and extends over an area of 1263.254 square kilometres. Peak Hill has a recorded population of 1106 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.

If you are planning a visit to Peak Hill we’ve put together some of the things 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 Peak Hill and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.