Bundaberg Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Hinkler House
Become part of the Bert Hinkler story
Bundaberg's aviation pioneer
Set in the beautiful Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Hinkler House brings to life the adventures and achievements of Australia's famous pioneer solo aviator Bert Hinkler.
Experience how life would have been for Bert through the interactive displays. Touch screens and hands-on interactive stations makes learning about Bert's record setting 1921 flight so much fun!
The Exhibition Hall consists of 20 exhibits including static, mechanical and high-tech displays, interactive attractions, artefacts, six aircraft and various public artworks. You can fly like Bert on one of the flight and glide simulators; watch Bert's life achievements and personal story in the globe movie theatrette; and sit in an Avro Baby aircraft replica.
On loan from Queensland Museum, Bert Hinkler’s original Avro Baby aircraft is on display within the J.A. (Lex) Rowland Gallery at Hinkler Hall of Aviation. It was in this aircraft that Bert set two records, namely his 1920’s London to Turin flight and his 1921 flight from Sydney to Bundaberg!
Hinkler House is Bert's beautifully restored and relocated Southampton home "Mon Repos". The house was dismantled brick by brick and brought out to Bundaberg in 1983. The charming cottage was Bert's home from 1926 until his death in 1933 and was rebuilt as a memorial museum in his honour.
Self-guided tours of the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Hinkler House is a must do adventure for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs.
Junior Aviators Club
Join the Hinkler kids community!
The Junior Aviator’s Club aims to develop a sense of pride among the young people of our community by cultivating awareness and interest in local aviation by sharing the amazing life of Bert Hinkler.
To join, visit the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and fill out a membership form or print out the online form and complete. Email your membership application form to hinklerhall@bundaberg.qld.gov.au or drop the form into the Hinkler Hall of Aviation.
Children aged 4 - 17 years are eligible to join the Hinkler Hall of Aviation Junior Aviators Club. Benefits of joining include:-
- Free entry pass to Hinkler Hall of Aviation for member and a friend on the member's birthday
- Free gift upon joining
- Invites to Hinkler Hall of Aviation events
- Invites to Junior Aviator's Club member activities
Location, Entry & Opening Hours
Location:
Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, 6 Mt Perry Road, Bundaberg North.
Entry:
Are you a local resident of the Bundaberg Region? Special entry rates apply to local residents! See for yourselves how remarkable Bert Hinkler was and what a great asset this facility is to the Region (proof of local resident post code is required; local tickets can only be purchased in person on the day of entry). Contact the Hall for more information.
Do you have friends visiting our beautiful region? Bring in two paying adult or senior visitors and you can show them around the Hinkler Hall of Aviation for FREE! (proof of local resident post code is required, deal must be purchased in person on the day of entry, applicable for adult and senior tickets only, child tickets not included).
Adults - $27
Seniors - $21
Child - $18
Family A – 2 Adult 2 Child - $77
Family B – 1 Adult 2 Child - $50
Local resident entry prices: contact the Hall for special rates
Opening Hours
The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is open from 9am to 3pm, seven days a week. Closed Christmas Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day and other public holidays with notice. Public Holiday trading hours are 10am - 3pm.