Australia Telescope National Facility

Accommodation

Due to the high number of participants expected at this event we have made block reservations in four motels in Parkes. One of the motels is located in the centre of Parkes (the Coachman) and the others are clustered together about 2 km down the main road.

Station Motel

30 rooms have been reserved at the Station Motel at a rate of $100 per night. Most of these rooms contain a king sized bed, but some twin rooms are also available. This motel is located about 2.5 km from the Parkes CBD, but is close to both the International and Bushman Motels (listed below). Rooms at this motel can be booked by calling (02) 6862 8444 and mentioning that you are attending the Parkes 50th Anniversary Symposium.

Coachman Motel

We have a number of rooms reserved at the Coachman Motel which is ideally placed in the centre of Parkes. The Coachman is within easy walking distance of supermarkets and a number of dining options. The block reservation at this Motel includes 20 deluxe rooms at a rate of $90 per night. These rooms contain both a queen and a single bed. To secure a room at this motel participants should call the Coachman on (02) 6862 2622, mentioning that they are attending the Parkes 50th Anniversary Symposium.

Bushman's Motor Inn

20 rooms have been reserved at Bushman's Motor Inn at a rate of $120 per room per night. To reserve a room at this establishment please call 1800 807 914 and mention that you are attending the Parkes 50th Anniversary Symposium.

Parkes International Comfort Inn

We have reserved 10 rooms at the International Comfort Inn at a rate of $120 per room per night (single occupancy) or $135 per room per night (double occupancy). Most of these rooms contain both a queen and a single bed. To reserve a room at this motel please call (02) 6862 5222 and mention that you are attending the Parkes 50th Anniversary Symposium.