Outback and Country
Qantas Founders Museum
Longreach
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The Qantas Founders Museum includes the historic 1922 Qantas hangar.
The complex houses historic photographs, memorabilia and multi-media interactive displays eloquently tell the inspirational stories of overcoming the problems of long distance travel in Outback Australia.
A Boeing 747-200, donated by Qantas Airways Ltd, forms a spectacular part of the museum's outdoor display. Guided tours are conducted daily for which bookings are essential. These tours provide visitors with an appreciation of the vision and achievements of the Qantas Founders, which is ""that Qantas would one day become one of the world's greatest airlines.""
Also now on offer is spectacular Wing Walk Tour for which closed in rubber soled footwear is essential. The very latest addition to the collection is the first ever Qantas jet passenger aircraft registered in Australia, the Boeing 707, faithfully restored over the past two and a half years by the dedicated team of volunteer engineers.
The original Qantas maintenance hangar, preserved as part of the museum, is one of Australia's earliest hangars. The hangar was the focus of the airline's operations during the 20s. Treat yourself to a delicious coffee or lunch in the McGuinnesses Restaurant and browse through the giftshop.
CONTACT DETAILS
Phone:
07 4658 3737
Email: info@qfom.com.au
Web:
www.qfom.com.au
ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Open daily from 0900 to 1700 (except Christmas Day) and after hours by arrangement.
Entry Costs:
| Entry | Cost | Valid From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $19.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Museum only. |
| Adult | $19.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Secrets of the 747 tour only. |
| Adult | $16.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | 707 restoration tour only. |
| Adult | $85.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | 747 Secrets with Wing Walk Tour. |
| Adult | $34.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Museum and 747 Secrets Package. |
| Adult | $31.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Museum and 707 Restoration Package. |
| Adult | $9.50 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Museum and Jet Tour Package (747 and 707). |
| Adult | $32.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Jet Tour Package (747 and 707). |
| Adult | $97.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | Museum and 747 Secrets with Wing Walk Tour. |
| Adult | $115.00 | 01 Apr 08 - 31 Mar 09 | The Ultimate Tour Package (Includes All Tours). |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Children: Children are welcome.
Disabled: Access without assistance is available for guests with a disability.
General Comments
The world's second oldest airline, Qantas was registered on 16 November 1920 as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service Ltd. While Winton was the official birthplace of Qantas, the company and operational headquarters were moved to Longreach in February 1921.
How to get There
The Qantas Founders Museum is located at the Longreach Airport on the Landsborough Highway three and a half kilometres from the centre of town. The complex is adjacent to the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and walking distance from motel and cabin style accommodation houses.
inclusion
Child, student, family and concession rates are available. Group rates apply for groups of 10 or more admissions.
Access Public Transport
Queensland Rail's Spirit of the Outback departs Brisbane every Tuesday and Saturday night, arriving in Longreach the following day. QantasLink operates daily return flights between Brisbane and Longreach. McCafferty's operates daily services north and south.
