Hinkler Hall of Aviation in Bundaberg, Queensland | Community museum

Hinkler Hall of Aviation

Locality: Bundaberg, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4130 4400

Address: 6 Mount Perry Rd 4670 Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.hinklerhallofaviation.com

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23.01.2022 Volunteer with a view at Hinkler Hall of Aviation... Interested? Details and application form here

22.01.2022 Volunteering with a view! #bundabergbotanicgardens #hinkleraviation #volunteer

22.01.2022 Have you visited us to view "A Place to Call Home? A photographic exhibition" yet? Don't miss out on seeing this important part of Australian history...we are open 7 days and the exhibition is free within our Gallery. This is a national touring exhibition developed and presented by the National Archives of Australia.... Image: Children line up for milk at Scheyville in 1957. NAA : A12111, 2/1957/22A/37 Further information - The Australian government's Free Milk Scheme was extended to schools and child care within migrant hostels.

22.01.2022 Have you visited the chemical free, no dig Permaculture Garden at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens? At the bottom lake, take the right path and follow the signs. Feel free to taste test from any labelled plants but remember to leave enough for others to enjoy. #bundabergbotanicgardens #lovebundy #visitbundaberg #botanicgarden #HinklerAviation

21.01.2022 Cruises 'n Travels Thanks for visiting! #HinklerAviation #bundabergbotanicgardens #visitbundaberg

19.01.2022 Trying to start the Avro Baby on a recent visit to the Hall... Daryl Millar - Thanks for visiting!

18.01.2022 In 1912, Bert Hinkler took flight for the first time off Mon Repos beach in a glider he designed and built in his parents backyard. #BertHinkler #aviationhistory #HinklerAviation

18.01.2022 Our much-loved team member, Yvonne, has recently celebrated 10-years of sharing the amazing life story of Bert Hinkler. Here are a few of her thoughts... FAVOURITE MOMENT When Sunrise came and presented the morning show from the Hinkler Hall of Aviation.... THOUGHTS ON BERT HINKLER He was a pilot, mechanic, navigator and record breaker all in one. Our solo hero. THOUGHTS ON VISITORS It’s like a movie people need to experience it for themselves and then we are there to answer questions and fill in any parts they may have missed from the story. I like to do it that way. You don’t want to be a spoiler. MOST COMMON COMMENT FROM VISITORS The facility is world class. MOST ASKED QUESTION FROM VISITORS What else should we do while we are in Bundaberg? (It is great that we can showcase our beautiful Region) FAVOURITE EXHIBITS The original Avro Baby aircraft and the Armstrong Siddeley. HARDEST MOMENT The 2013 floods were devastating with water inundating the facility, however we all got in and cleaned up the mess and now we are better than ever. 20-20 has been hard with our COVID closure, but re-opening after these events was wonderful. WHAT ARE YOU WORKING ON RIGHT NOW? I am still embracing the new archive system that we are implementing. So far it is just great. Navigation and processing are so much easier. FAVOURITE THING ABOUT YOUR WORK DAY? Every day is different and the window to our world (the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens) is lovely!

17.01.2022 Society garlic is in bloom at the #bundabergbotanicgardens. Find out more detail on this special plant at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens Facebook page.

16.01.2022 Students from one of our local schools, St Luke's Bundaberg, enjoying the latest exhibition - A Place to Call Home? - and having fun within the Hall! A Place to Call Home is a national touring exhibition developed and presented by the National Archives of Australia. Check it out before Sunday 6 December! #lovebundy #HinklerAviation #nationalarchives #touringexhibition

15.01.2022 #bundabergbotanicgardens

15.01.2022 Did you know we have an education program tailored to the Australian National Curriculum? Find out more here: https://www.discoverbundaberg.com.au/hinkler-hall-aviation-

15.01.2022 Come and see all the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens have to offer in the coming school holidays! . . #bundabergbotanicgardens #visitbundaberg #lovebundy #botanicgarden #HinkerAviation #sugartrain #australiansugarcanerailway #fairymeadhouse #sugarmuseum #historicalmuseum #cafe1928

14.01.2022 Looking for something to do over the school holidays with the kids or grand kids? Pick up a FREE Kids Activity Trail booklet and pencil at Cafe 1928, Hinkler Hall of Aviation or the Bundaberg Historical Museum and head off on a Garden adventure!

13.01.2022 The Azaleas in the Japanese Gardens are in full bloom. Native to Asia, Europe and North America, their name comes from the Greek word ‘azaleos’ meaning ‘dry’ as they like to grow in well drained soils. Keep up to date with the flowers in bloom at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens Facebook page. #bundabergbotanicgardens #botanicgardens #visitbundaberg #lovebundy #hinkleraviation

13.01.2022 The latest timetable for the Australian Sugar Cane Railway Bundaberg... #bundabergbotanicgardens

13.01.2022 Catch a ride on a steam train around the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens tomorrow from 9am. For full details visit Australian Sugar Cane Railway Bundaberg. Image: Australian Sugar Cane Railway Bundaberg.

12.01.2022 It is easy to spend the day within the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens! Enjoy Hinkler Hall of Aviation, Fairymead House, Bundaberg & District Historical Museum, Australian Sugar Cane Railway Bundaberg and Café 1928!

11.01.2022 Monday 5 October is a public holiday...yet another good excuse to come to the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens! The Hinker Hall of Aviation will be open from 10am. #hinkleraviation #botanicgarden #bundabergbotanicgarden #visitbundaberg #lovebundy

10.01.2022 There are so many beautiful flowers in bloom at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens. Come and enjoy the sights along the walking trails this weekend. #botanicgarden #bundabergbotanicgardens #hinkeraviation #visitbundaberg #lovebundy

10.01.2022 A Place to Call Home? A photographic exhibition...is officially open within our gallery... Thank you to Trudie Leigo Projects for (always) doing such a great job! Come have a look before it closes on Sunday, 6 December. #nationalarchives #hinkleraviation #bundabergbotanicgardens #lovebundy #visitbundaberg

09.01.2022 #bundabergbotanicgardens #lovebundy #visitbundaberg

09.01.2022 Visit us this weekend and view the FREE exhibition - A Place to Call Home? More details: https://www.discoverbundaberg.com.au/exhibitions This is a national touring exhibition developed and presented by the National Archives of Australia.

08.01.2022 Those weekend feels at the #bundabergbotanicgardens... #lovebundy #visitbundaberg #botanicgarden

08.01.2022 We will remember them. #BertHinkler #wewillrememberthem

08.01.2022 Are you interested in searching for records in the National Archives' Collection? Come along to a free public program presented by a National Archives staff member on how to search for migration and World War I and II service records. Location: Fairymead House, Thornhill Street, Bundaberg Botanic Gardens, Bundaberg North, QLD 4670... Date: Monday 9 November 1pm - 2pm & Tuesday 10 November 10.30am - 11.30am Numbers are limited, reservations are essential. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Image: British arrivals are driven by bus to a Sydney hostel, accompanied by a member of the Good Neighbour Council in 1962. NAA:A12111, 1/1962/4/52

07.01.2022 Check out the great activities on offer at the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens over the school holidays...

06.01.2022 It's just about that time of the year... Beauty is all around at the #bundabergbotanicgardens!

05.01.2022 Parents and teachers! Did you know there are FREE student cards available as part of the latest exhibition on show at the Hinkler Hall of Aviation - A Place to Call home? ...and viewing the exhibition is also free! Why not come in and do both? Download the education resource here:

05.01.2022 Works have commenced near the Mt Perry Rd entrance to the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens...but the visitor attractions and Café 1928 are still open! Drive in via Young Street or Thornhill Street.

05.01.2022 Keeping cool in the rainforest at the #bundabergbotanicgardens...

04.01.2022 Add this upcoming exhibition to your calendar... A public program is also being ran as part of this event. Check out the details here https://www.discoverbundaberg.com.au/exhibitions

04.01.2022 Hinkler House is a beautiful glimpse into the life of an amazing man that achieved so much... Thanks for visiting! Barb Jeffreys . .... #hinkleraviation #botanicgardens #bundabergbotanicgardens #hinklerhouse See more

02.01.2022 Have you discovered our website yet? #discoverhinkler #hinkleraviation #bundabergbotanicgardens

01.01.2022 The Hinkler Hometown Holiday Special starts tomorrow! Take the kids and be amazed by the life story of our hometown hero, Bert Hinkler. *Valid for Bundaberg Region residents only. *Tickets must be purchased at the time of entry... *Proof of address required *Available until Monday, 5 October $8 Adult $5 - kids and seniors $15 Family (1 adult and 2 kids)