Interested in aviation or military history? If yes, then you will love a visit to the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Centre, near Ipswich. Amberley is Australia’s largest operating airbase.
You can walk around and get up close to the F-111, known for its iconic "dump and burn". There is also a WWII Boston Bomber, Vietnam-era Canberra bomber, Caribou airlifter, Sioux and Iroquois helicopters, and WWII Jeeps on display.
The museum focuses on the RAAF’s important role in South-East Queensland in both war and peace times, with exhibits, armaments, aircraft modules, engines and more. Reservists and volunteers act as friendly guides so you can feel free to ask them anything. There’s a gift shop selling model planes, DVDs, books and clothing, plus a sausage sizzle and coffee van during Open Days.
The Centre is open every third Sunday of the month, except December.