HARS Aviation Museum (Historical Aircraft Restoration Society) and Cafe Connie
Highlights
- Explore over 50 meticulously restored aircraft at HARS, showcasing Australia's rich aviation heritage.
- Experience live restorations in progress, offering a unique glimpse into aircraft preservation.
- Savour award-winning coffee and meals at Cafe Connie, enhancing your visit with delightful flavours.
- Join guided tours, including cockpit and wing walks, for an immersive aviation adventure.
An aviation museum, located at Shellharbour Airport, is just over one hours drive south of Sydney, providing the unique opportunity to access many aircraft and to see restorations in progress.
Highly acclaimed collection of lovingly restored aircraft including:
Lockheed Super Constellation
Boeing 747-400, City of Canberra – London to Sydney non stop record holder
F-111C supersonic Fighter Bomber
Southern Cross II
Lockheed AP-3C Orion
Douglas DC3 and DC4
Canberra High altitude bomber
Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
DHC-4 Caribou
Grumman Tracker
CA-27 Sabre fighter jet
Tiger Moth
The Museum will soon be home to the Qantas Boeing 707 which has been donated by John Travolta.
Over 50 aircraft associated with Australia’s civil and military aviation heritage, mostly undercover.
747 Premium Tours, Cockpit and Wing Walk tours available, see website for details.
Corporate and Private functions are catered for, and award winning Cafe Connie serves great coffee, breakfast and lunch.
HARS Aviation Museum is located just over an hours drive from Sydney and is a short 10 minute walk from the train station at Albion Park Rail.
Shellharbour Airport is also the venue for the biennial event Airshows Downunder, starting in March 2024 (previously Wings over Illawarra).
Gift shop for clothing, hats and souvenirs.
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Accreditations
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
Features
Tags
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
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