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Qantas Founders Museum

Longreach, Queensland

History

A museum at the Longreach airfield telling how Qantas began in western Queensland in 1920, with historic aircraft including a Boeing 747 and a 707. Qantas started in Winton, then moved its headquarters to Longreach.

Nearest town
Longreach, Queensland
Category
History & culture
GPS
-23.4399, 144.2706

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. Hot in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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FAQs

Where is Qantas Founders Museum?

Qantas Founders Museum is in Longreach, Queensland, at GPS -23.4399, 144.2706.

Which road trips pass Qantas Founders Museum?

Qantas Founders Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Outback Queensland: Roma to Winton and Matilda and Barkly Highways: Longreach to Tennant Creek.

What is there to see near Qantas Founders Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame (1 km), Tree of Knowledge Memorial (105 km), Tree of Knowledge memorial (105 km) and Australian Age of Dinosaurs (154 km).

When is the best time to visit Qantas Founders Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)