About Hinkler Hall of Aviation
The Hinkler Hall of Aviation is an aviation museum located within the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens in Bundaberg North, Queensland. It commemorates Bert Hinkler, the Bundaberg-born pioneer aviator who completed the first solo flight from England to Australia in 1928. The museum houses full-scale replicas, original aircraft, interactive exhibits and archival displays documenting Hinkler's life, achievements and early aviation history in Australia.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a modern aviation museum set within the landscaped Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. The hall features exhibition galleries with full-scale aircraft replicas including Hinkler's Avro Avian and Ibis, original relics, photographs, documents and interactive displays. Visitors can explore themed zones covering Hinkler's early life, record-breaking flights and legacy, try a flight simulator, watch archival film footage and view outdoor displays within the gardens precinct.
Key highlights
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Dedicated to Bert Hinkler, Bundaberg-born pioneer aviator and first person to fly solo from England to Australia in 1928
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Full-scale replicas of Hinkler's Avro Avian and Hinkler Ibis aircraft
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Interactive flight simulator and hands-on aviation exhibits
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Extensive collection of photographs, documents and personal memorabilia