Hinkler House Memorial Museum & Research Association Inc

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Honouring the Life and Times of Australian Pioneer Aviator
Herbert John Louis (Bert) Hinkler AFC DSM

02/11/2026

History on this day! ✈✈

31/10/2026

This picture popped up in another group... [shared with permission]

28/10/2026

27/10/2026

Mon Repos is world-famous for its nesting turtles... but did you know there's another remarkable story hidden in its dunes? 🐢

Find out what inspired a young Bert Hinkler: https://bunrc.au/r/BertHinklerMonRepos

Hinkler Hall of Aviation

19/10/2026

Ever wondered what it is like to sit inside the cockpit of an aeroplane?

Make sure to climb aboard our replica Avro Baby aircraft on your next visit to get a feel for what it would be like to take the controls ✈👨🏻‍✈️👩🏼‍✈️

16/10/2026

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Did you know that Bert Hinkler was gifted a little marmoset monkey by a well-wisher in Brazil?

This little monkey travelled all the way back to England and lived in Hinkler House with Bert, Nance and their 3-legged cat! 🐒🏠

08/10/2026

October is Queensland Seniors Month with events taking place throughout the region.

08/10/2026

Gather your friends, meet some new faces and enjoy a relaxed morning out as we celebrate 100 years of Hinkler House. 💛

Book your spot today: https://bunrc.au/r/HHAseniorsmonth2026

08/10/2026

Did you know that a piece of Bert's glider touched the edges of space?

Given to Commander Dick Scobee this piece of the glider was stored in his personal locker onboard the Space Shuttle Challenger.

You can learn all about its fascinating journey to being returned home to Bundaberg following the devasting explosion, during your next visit. ✈🚀

Address

PO Box 942
Bundaberg, QLD
4670

Website

http://www.hinklerresearch.org.au/

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