Qantas Guinea Airways Hangar

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Explore the historic Qantas Guinea Airways Hangar, a 1934 landmark showcasing Australia’s aviation heritage.
Wander through the site where the first Australia-England air service took flight, immersing in aviation history.
Relax in the picnic area, surrounded by the hangar's rich stories and the tropical Darwin atmosphere.
Enjoy convenient parking at 22 Macdonald Street, making your visit to this heritage site hassle-free.

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The hangar is a pre-fabricated building developed by the Sidney-Williams Company and erected in Darwin in 1934 for Qantas Empire Airways Ltd in time for the Centenary Air race. It was used by the first Australia-England air service operated by Qantas and Empire Airways and later by the first Adelaide–Darwin air service operated by Qantas and Guinea Airways. By 1946 the Ross Smith airstrip ceased to be operational and the hangar was used as a mechanical workshop and later a store.

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Images and Video

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Qantas Empire Airways Hangar at Parap. Front façade with sliding

Interior of the Hangar showing the roof. The display is by the Automobile Enthusiasts Club.

Contact and Booking Channels

Darwin, Northern Territory

Address: 22 Macdonald Street, Parap, Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800, Australia
Email: heritage.branch@nt.gov.au

Lat -12.42982, Lng 130.84193

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