Fighter World
Highlights
- Explore iconic military aircraft at Fighter World, immersing yourself in Australia's rich aviation history.
- Sit in the cockpits of legendary jets like the Mirage and Macchi for an unforgettable hands-on experience.
- Admire the Norm Forrester Collection of hand-built model aircraft, showcasing incredible craftsmanship and detail.
- Relax at Fighter Beans Café, enjoying great food and a welcoming atmosphere after your aviation adventure.
Located at Newcastle Airport, Fighter World is a hands-on experience. Visitors can walk around, touch and view some of Australia’s most iconic military aircraft plus enjoy the added benefit of sitting in the cockpits of a Mirage jet fighter, Macchi jet trainer and a CT-4B basic training aircraft.
There are many historic aircraft, replicas and weapons on display.
Inside the main hangar, you’ll also discover the Norm Forrester Collection; one of Australia’s greatest displays of hand-built model aircraft.
State of the art Flight Simulators provide the chance to test your ‘Top Gun’ skills and must be booked separately.
In addition, step up to the Observation Deck where you can view some of the world’s most advanced aircraft take-off and land and on your way out don’t forget to stop at the souvenir shop for something truly unique.
After your adventure, enjoy the warm welcome, great food and friendly atmosphere of the Fighter Beans Café before you depart.
Fighter World is an accessible and inclusive venue.
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- New South Wales Business Chamber
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
Features
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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