A stunning silver building rising from the red earth at
Longreach airport, the Qantas Founders Outback Museum has been built adjacent to the historic 1921 Qantas hangar, which was restored as part of an $8.5 million project, of which $7 million was contributed by the Queensland
Heritage Trails Network.
Qantas Founders Museum is the only place in the world where you can tour two fully equipped passenger jet aircraft.
The ex-Qantas 747-200 VH-EBQ is permanently located at the museum and is open for guided tours. With some roof, wall and floor panels removed the tour gives an informative insight into the secrets of this magnificent aircraft.
Looking for an even more unique experience? Do the 747 Wing Walking Tour - Venture out onto the wing of the 747, climb down in the computer bay and into the cargo bays, and sit in
the pilot seat! It is something you will never forget.
Now also available for guided tours is the recently arrived, fully restored Boeing 707, VH-XBA, the very first passenger jet registered in Australia and Qantas's first jet aircraft. The 47-year-old Boeing 707 underwent a four year restoration after being rescued in the
United Kingdom where it had been earmarked for the scrap heap.
Named the City of
Canberra, the plane will become a permanent display at
Longreach's Qantas Founders' Museum.