Hinkler Hall of Aviation

The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is the centerpiece visitor attraction located in the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens.

Built as a tribute to Bundaberg’s pioneering aviation hero Bert Hinkler, the Hall is designed to represent an aircraft wing with the building housing the remarkable memorabilia, displays and artefacts that cover the all-too-brief life of a genuine Australian and global hero.

Hinkler captivated the world in the 1920’s with record-breaking flights nationally and then stunned the international community by undertaking the first solo flight from England to Australia in his Avro Avian aircraft.

His fame continued throughout the decades long after his untimely death when he crashed into the Italian Alps while undertaking another record seeking solo attempt.

The Hinkler Experience

Become part of Bert's story through glide and flight simulators, movie theatrettes, six display aircraft and a vintage motor vehicle, and the many unique museum exhibits and interactive displays right at your fingertips.

Explore beautiful Hinkler House, Bert’s relocated English home, aptly named ‘Mon Repos’.

Be suitably impressed as you view the immaculately restored original Armstrong Siddeley vehicle from his Tour of Triumph in 1928.

The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is open from 9 am to 3 pm, seven days a week. 

We are closed Christmas Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day and other public holidays with notice.

Public holiday trading hours will be from 10 am - 3 pm.

Please allow 1 - 1.5 hours to enjoy the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Hinkler House attractions.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Food and refreshments
The Bundaberg Botanic Gardens house Café 1928, adjoining the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and serving a great range of refreshments, drinks, snacks and meals.
The friendly team at Café 1928 cater to tour groups by prior arrangement. Contact (07) 4153 1928 to make a booking.

Picnic area
There are many grassed areas surrounding the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and within the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, suitable for visitors to enjoy a packed lunch.

The Aviator’s Store
Take home your own piece of memorabilia to commemorate your visit to the Hinkler Hall of Aviation. The Aviator’s Store, conveniently located at reception, stocks a great range of Hinkler replica memorabilia, as well as unique Hinkler Hall of Aviation branded clothing, caps, souvenirs, bar memorabilia and more.

Climate control
Enjoy year-round comfort in our climate controlled exhibition, retail and gallery space. The Hinkler Hall of Aviation’s gallery space has been specially designed to cater to the preservation of memorabilia, artefacts and visiting displays.

Car and coach parking
Free car parking is available on AL Stewart Drive (which winds its way throughout the Botanic Gardens), accessible from Mount Perry Road and Thornhill Street, Bundaberg North. Coach parking is available outside the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and adjacent to Cafe 1928.

Toilet facilities
Toilet facilities are available at the Hinkler Hall of Aviation and Café 1928.

Wheelchair facilities
The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is suitable for wheelchair clients and includes wheelchair accessible toilets for guests.

Bundaberg Botanic Gardens
The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is located in the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens in Bundaberg North, which features a mixture of exotic and native shrubs and trees as well a variety of rainforest trees and flora. The gardens also incorporate playgrounds, picnic tables, shelter sheds, electric barbecues, toilet facilities, boardwalks over lagoons with viewing decks open seven days.

Other nearby attractions, include the Bundaberg Historical Museum, Fairymead House and Sugar History Museum and the Australian Sugar Cane Railway which operates restored steam and diesel locomotives.

Exhibitions within the Hinkler Hall of Aviation include static, mechanical and high-tech displays, interactive attractions, artefacts, six aircraft and various public artworks.

Exhibition Hall

J.A. (Lex) Rowland Gallery

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.

The Gallery also sets the stage for various traveling exhibitions.

The Gallery is now available for hire!

You can find out more by contacting us on 4130 4400 or hinklerhall@bundaberg.qld.gov.au. 

General

• No animals may be brought onto the premises
• Smoking is not permissible within any building, or within 4 metres of any building
• Admission price includes all exhibits, programs and attractions except food & beverage and merchandise
• To qualify for "concession" discount, visitor must possess a valid Australian Government Seniors Concession Card (White card with blue print, includes Coat of Arms in bottom corner), Australian Government DVA health card or Companion Card
• Combined Attractions ticket ADMIT ONE ADULT only, at each attraction and is not transferrable
• Gift vouchers must be redeemed in a single transaction and are not transferrable
• Requests for refunds will be considered on the date of purchase (please keep your receipt for proof of purchase)
• The operation of some exhibits and attractions may be affected by maintenance activity
• We reserve the right to refuse entry or remove guests from the premises for vandalism, stealing, offensive behavior, queue line jumping, failure to properly supervise children under your care, persons suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failure to follow safety instructions or failure to comply with these Conditions of Entry
• We reserve the right to inspect your bags
• Any photographs, videos or sound recordings taken by you must be for personal use only. Any use, reuse or production for commercial purposes without our express written consent is strictly prohibited
• Further specific conditions may be displayed throughout the premises, and you must obey these, as well as any instruction provided by our staff, at all times
• Your image may be taken at any time for security purposes or for use in marketing materials
• You are responsible for your own personal property
• The personal information we collect and maintain may include your name, address and contact details, as well as information specific to your involvement with us, allowing us to provide you with up-to-date information including products, events and special offers, and to assist in our research efforts to provide better service
• We take all reasonable steps to provide you with a safe and enjoyable experience. However we will not be liable to any person in respect of any loss of or damage to the personal property of, or the loss of life or personal injury to, any person, whether that loss, damage or personal injury is caused by any person's negligence (including the negligence of the Hinkler Hall of Aviation) or otherwise. This exclusion of liability does not apply to liability which cannot by law be contracted out of, for example, because of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010

Safety

• Footwear and clothing must be worn at all times
• Food or drink is not permitted in any building
• Children must be under constant supervision of a parent or responsible adult
• Running or unruly behaviour will not be tolerated
• Scooters, skateboards, bicycles, roller blades or other equipment are not permitted in any buildings or on pathways near the buildings 
• In the event of an emergency, an alarm will sound along with directions to evacuate.
• Follow all directions given by designated Fire Wardens.
• The Emergency Assembly point is located in the playground.
• All occupants are advised to familiarise themselves with the EXIT nearest to them

To download a copy of the entry terms and conditions, please click here.

Step back in time and celebrate your next event in 1920s style!

Theme around the unique surroundings or simply enjoy the location.

Combine your event with an exclusive tour of our award-winning attraction, including guest photos with the box brownie camera at Bert’s Avro Baby aircraft display - a unique take-home memento of the occasion.

Contact us below for more information. 

Hinkler Hall of Aviation is located within the Botanic Gardens in Bundaberg, Queensland. Get in touch by phone, email, Facebook or via the online form below.

Address: Mount Perry Road and Young Street, Bundaberg North QLD 4670

Call us: 07 4130 4400

Email us: hinklerhall@bundaberg.qld.gov.au

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Hinkler Hall of Aviation, Fairymead House Sugar History Museum and the Bundaberg and District Historical Museum are three great attractions all located at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens.

Entry fees apply to all attractions. Tickets to each attraction can be purchased individually or you can purchase a combined attraction ticket which provides visitors with access to all three superb & interesting attractions for one great price. 

Ticket prices and links to purchase online can all be found below. 

Tickets are also able to be purchased directly from Hinkler Hall of Aviation. 

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Are you a local resident of the Bundaberg Region? Become a Hinkler ambassador today!

Ambassador deal

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 
• Ambassador deal must be purchased in person on the day of entry
• Applicable for adult and senior tickets only
• Child tickets not included 

Local residents

We welcome you to come through the Hall with special entry rates so you can see for yourselves how remarkable Bert Hinkler was and what a great asset this facility is to the Region. Contact us for more details. 

• Proof of local resident post code is required
• Local tickets can only be purchased in person on the day of entry

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Available for purchase direct from Hinkler Hall of Aviation