Location of Qantas Outback Museum
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Longreach, 2.33kms E (2.5kms, 5mins driving)
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Ilfracombe, 24.57kms W (27.1kms, 21mins driving)
From
Muttaburra, 98.18kms S (115kms, 1hr 31mins driving)
From
Jundah, 197.4kms NE (219kms, 3hrs 2mins driving)
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Description of Qantas Outback Museum
A stunning silver building rising from the red earth at
Longreach airport, the Qantas Founders Outback Museum has been built adjacent to the historic 1922 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.
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Weather & Climate for Qantas Outback Museum
Closest Weather Station
Longreach at 08:30 22 Nov EST
Distance from Qantas Outback Museum 0.59km NE
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 29.3°C |
25.6°C |
44% |
16.0°C |
1012.2hPa |
0.0mm |
NNE |
30km/h
16knots |
37km/h
20knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Longreach Aero
Distance from Qantas Outback Museum 0.59km NE
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
37.2 | 35.9 | 34.7 | 31.4 |
27.0 | 23.8 | 23.5 | 25.9 |
30.2 | 33.9 | 36.2 | 37.5 |
| Mean Min. °C |
23.1 | 22.6 | 20.4 | 16.5 |
12.0 | 8.1 | 7.0 | 8.4 |
12.4 | 16.9 | 19.9 | 22.0 |
| Mean Rain mm |
79.7 | 78.9 | 56.5 | 40.0 |
27.9 | 16.3 | 19.2 | 11.7 |
8.9 | 24.3 | 27.8 | 53.8 |
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Matilda Highway
This is a great 2WD bitumen North-South route through central Queensland passing several places of historical significance and some great outback pubs.
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