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Come and see some of the Northern Territories Automotive history. Everything from Steam Traction Engines and Locomotives to the first Solar Car, each with it's own piece of history and it's all housed in the old Qantas Hangar which it's self has survived both the attempts by the Japanese to destroy it in 1934 to Cyclone Tracy in 1974. It's the territories best kept secret.

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Jo A
Adelaide, Australia219 contributions
Qantas Hangar - full of history!!
I thoroughly recommend a visit to the Qantas Hangar. We have been to Darwin quite a few times and have always driven past the sign to the Hangar but this time we decided to have a look and I’m really glad we did. There are so many historic and interesting things to see in the Hangar which is looked after and used by the Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club NT. It was really lovely to chat with a couple of the club members as they shared their knowledge and passion about the vehicles and aviation history!
Visited January 2024
Travelled as a couple
Written 23 January 2024
Tim W
Elimbah, Australia449 contributions
Great place run by awesome volunteers
Fantastic facility manned by a passionate and friendly group of volunteers. Some amazing Vehicles, machinery and vintage tools are housed in this historic and the volunteers are only too happy to show you around. You can even see bullet holes from the WW2 air raid. Entry is via a gold coin donation but we chucked them a tenner because we think they're awesome and it's well worth it!
Visited May 2024
Travelled as a couple
Written 21 May 2024
James M
Ballarat, Australia26 contributions
Best shed of old stuff in darwin
Great place . Full of old car stuff ,engines,pumps,vintage cars and trucks and even an old steam engine . Acres of it .....fabulous .. the guys also had a side shed where they were restoring an A model ford . All the volunteers are helpful and friendly. A must visit for car guys
Visited August 2024
Travelled solo
Written 3 August 2024

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AquaPacifica

Gold Coast, Australia1,557 contributions

Interesting collection of all things with a motor. Free.

May 2023

Huge shed full of weird and wonderful collection of anything with an engine plus a few odd bits relating to the history of Darwin, run by the Darwin Motor Enthusiast Club. It's free to enter although donations are welcome and run by volunteers that can be found working on their bikes and cars in the workshops. They are a friendly bunch and up for a chat if you feel like it. For anything who likes cars, motorbikes, fire engines, trains, it' worth a wander.

Written 6 May 2023

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Tim W

Elimbah, Australia449 contributions

Great place run by awesome volunteers

May 2024 • Couples

Fantastic facility manned by a passionate and friendly group of volunteers. Some amazing Vehicles, machinery and vintage tools are housed in this historic and the volunteers are only too happy to show you around. You can even see bullet holes from the WW2 air raid. Entry is via a gold coin donation but we chucked them a tenner because we think they're awesome and it's well worth it!

Written 21 May 2024

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Colin T

Palmerston, Australia300 contributions

About time

Oct 2021

After several years of wanting to go here I finally made it. I was not disappointed, there is plenty of old cars and bikes to look at. The bullet holes from WW2 are an interesting part of history.

Written 2 November 2021

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Greg A

Darwin, Australia71 contributions

Not enough time

Mar 2021 • Solo

What a awesome place to spend time. I only had an hour but could have spent all day. A absolute must see for anyone visiting Darwin that has a interest in cars, trucks or bikes. The displays of tools of days gone by reminded me of the time spent with my grandfather in his garage learning how machines worked. So very good.

Written 15 March 2021

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Judysim

Brisbane, Australia221 contributions

Best kept secret in the NT

June 2023 • Couples

A fabulous display of motor memorabilia. Wonderful partnership with the Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club utilising the heritage listed QANTAS hangar. Wonderful to see volunteers at work on their own projects, and willing to show you round and tell you stories. Well done all.

Written 22 June 2023

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James M

Ballarat, Australia26 contributions

Best shed of old stuff in darwin

Aug 2024 • Solo

Great place . Full of old car stuff ,engines,pumps,vintage cars and trucks and even an old steam engine . Acres of it .....fabulous .. the guys also had a side shed where they were restoring an A model ford . All the volunteers are helpful and friendly. A must visit for car guys

Written 3 August 2024

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Linda F

Inverell, Australia8 contributions

A little surprise in Parap

Jan 2020 • Couples

This gem of a place to visit was a surprise ... we’ve been to Darwin many times and never found this place before. It’s full to the ceiling with old cars, motorbikes and motors. Definitely a place for the boys to chill out. The WW2 damage was a surprise. If you walk down the road a bit you can see the aviation history plaque as well.

Written 22 January 2020

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Pete G

Hi lindafQ940YC, Thank you for the review. We like to think of ourselves as "Darwin's Best Kept Secret" as we've had a lot of comments and reviews of a similar nature. We're happy that you enjoyed your visit and hope that you'll come again.

Written 25 January 2020

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Jo A

Adelaide, Australia219 contributions

Qantas Hangar - full of history!!

Jan 2024 • Couples

I thoroughly recommend a visit to the Qantas Hangar. We have been to Darwin quite a few times and have always driven past the sign to the Hangar but this time we decided to have a look and I’m really glad we did. There are so many historic and interesting things to see in the Hangar which is looked after and used by the Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club NT. It was really lovely to chat with a couple of the club members as they shared their knowledge and passion about the vehicles and aviation history!

Written 23 January 2024

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Joanne B

Sydney, Australia55 contributions

"My God....I'm as old as some of the displays "

Apr 2022

Great morning spent looking around Hanger 1934. A great collection of cars, trucks and motorcycles from the early 1900's up. The lads at the Hanger were a fountain of knowledge and eager to sit and talk about the hanger and there restoration works. Entry via donation and a very interesting few hours.

Written 23 April 2022

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Rachelle

46 contributions

A Blast from the Past a Pleasant Surprise

June 2022

I have often driven past the Qantas Hanger sign meaning to stop and have a look. Earlier this year I had a friend up and finally did stop. I was expecting more Airline memorabilia but instead their were vintage vehicle and petrol sights and all sorts of odds and ins.

Written 27 December 2022

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