HARS Aviation Museum (Historical Aircraft Restoration Society) and Cafe Connie

Galleries, Museums and Collections

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.

Facilities

Cafe Carpark Coach Parking Conference/Convention Facilities Enquiry Desk Family Friendly Food and Refreshments Non Smoking Public Toilet Shop / Gift Shop

Disabled Assistance

Disabled access available

Membership

Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation Visitor Information Centre

Rates

From AU$30.00

Entry to Museum is by way of fully guided tour, including partial access to 747-400.

Family Pass is AUD70 ( 2 parents and up to 4 children under 15). See website for further details plus 747 Premium Tours. Seniors/Concessions AUD25

Nearby Things to Do

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over Sea Cliffe Bridge

Touchdown Helicopters

Albion Park Rail, Shellharbour

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour

Lake Illawarra, Shellharbour

Jetflight Shellharbour

Jetflight Shellharbour

Albion Park Rail, Shellharbour

Inside

Flip Out Albion Park

Albion Park Rail, Shellharbour

Visitors walking down the path leading to Killalea Beach – The Farm. Photo: John Spencer/DCCEEW

Killalea Regional Park

Shell Cove, Shellharbour

Bushrangers Bay Aquatic Reserve

Bushrangers Bay Aquatic Reserve

Shell Cove, Shellharbour

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