The Hinkler Hall of Aviation, located in Bundaberg, Queensland, is a museum dedicated to celebrating the life and achievements of Bert Hinkler, Australia’s pioneering solo aviator. Situated within the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, the museum offers an immersive experience into Hinkler’s contributions to aviation history.
Hinkler Hall of Aviation
6 Mount Perry Road
Bundaberg, QLD 4670
http://hinklerhallofaviation.com
hinklerhall@bundaberg.qld.gov.au
+61 7 4130 4400
Daily 09:00 – 15:00
Closed some public holidays with notification
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
| – G-EACQ CF-APK – G-AAIS | Avro Avian (replica) Avro 534 Baby de Havilland DH.80A Push Moth Hinkler Glider Hinkler Ibis Amphibian |
Key Exhibits and Features:
- Aircraft Collection: The Hinkler Hall of Aviation houses several significant aircraft, including:
- A reconstructed glider from Hinkler’s youth.
- Hinkler’s original Avro Baby, in which he made record-breaking flights.
- Replicas of the Avro Avian and Hinkler Ibis.
- A reconstructed de Havilland Puss Moth.
- Interactive Displays: Visitors can engage with various interactive exhibits, such as flight simulators and movie theatrettes, providing insights into Hinkler’s adventures and the evolution of aviation.
- Hinkler House “Mon Repos”: Adjacent to the Hinkler Hall of Aviation is Hinkler’s relocated English home, meticulously restored to offer a glimpse into his personal life and times.
Bert Hinkler designed and built early aircraft before being the first person to fly solo from England to Australia, and the first person to fly solo across the Southern Atlantic Ocean.
The Hinkler Hall of Aviation also has on display a small wooden piece of an early Hinkler glider that was carried on board the Space Shuttle Challenger and recovered after its breakup in 1986.