Back to Facilities

RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre

RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre is a Royal Australian Air Force heritage centre on RAAF Base Amberley, preserving Southeast Queensland’s military-aviation story from the 1930s to today across four WWII Bellman hangars. The Air Force display includes Canberra bomber A84-242, Caribou A4-236, F-111 A8-126, Sabre A94-962, aircraft engines, an F-111 crew module, a WWII Jeep, refuelling vehicles and armaments. The Air Force currently lists public visits on Tuesdays only, 09:00–15:00, with a separate Sunday opening announced for November 22, 2026. Defence operations can close the centre without notice. Bookings are essential for every visit: submit the booking form to raaf.aahc@defence.gov.au at least seven days ahead. Groups are limited to 30 adults. Groups of 1–20 adults may request 09:30 or 12:15 arrival; groups of 21–30 adults are hosted at 09:30. Visitors must complete the online base induction, carry the reservation confirmation and bring the same photographic ID recorded on the reservation. The site is inside the active base; pets, alcohol and firearms are prohibited, registered assistance dogs require application, and photography is restricted to the Heritage Centre precinct. Address: Southern Amberley Road, RAAF Base Amberley, Amberley, Queensland 4306, Australia; confirm current visit dates and entry arrangements before travel.

Identity

Name
RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre
Region
OC
Type
museum

Details

Description
RAAF Base Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre is a Royal Australian Air Force heritage centre on RAAF Base Amberley, preserving Southeast Queensland’s military-aviation story from the 1930s to today across four WWII Bellman hangars. The Air Force display includes Canberra bomber A84-242, Caribou A4-236, F-111 A8-126, Sabre A94-962, aircraft engines, an F-111 crew module, a WWII Jeep, refuelling vehicles and armaments. The Air Force currently lists public visits on Tuesdays only, 09:00–15:00, with a separate Sunday opening announced for November 22, 2026. Defence operations can close the centre without notice. Bookings are essential for every visit: submit the booking form to raaf.aahc@defence.gov.au at least seven days ahead. Groups are limited to 30 adults. Groups of 1–20 adults may request 09:30 or 12:15 arrival; groups of 21–30 adults are hosted at 09:30. Visitors must complete the online base induction, carry the reservation confirmation and bring the same photographic ID recorded on the reservation. The site is inside the active base; pets, alcohol and firearms are prohibited, registered assistance dogs require application, and photography is restricted to the Heritage Centre precinct. Address: Southern Amberley Road, RAAF Base Amberley, Amberley, Queensland 4306, Australia; confirm current visit dates and entry arrangements before travel.
Latitude
-27.6430056
Location
Longitude
152.701225
Operational Status
operational
Ownership
government

Links

Assets & Meta

Creation Time
July 29, 2026 at 08:47:49 UTC
Updated Time
October 29, 2026 at 15:32:14 UTC