About this attraction
The QANTAS Hangar was built in 1934 and has survived both the Bombing of Darwin during WWII and Cyclone Tracy.
In late 1997, the Northern Territory Government purchased the hangar from Air Services Australia (formerly DCA). It then became the home of the NT Museum's workshop and a repository for a number of their large mechanical artifacts.
The Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club was formed in 1985 and incorporated in 1986. In January 1999, the Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club signed a lease with the Department of Arts and Museums and began restoring the hangar to a usable state. The Motor Vehicle Enthusiasts Club now uses the QANTAS Hangar as its headquarters and workshop. Members have converted the main hangar into a display area where the club and some members' vehicles are showcased.
On permanent display within the hangar are: The 1910 steam traction engine "Margaret Rose", 1918 AEC truck, 1927 Thornycroft truck, 1989 B Model Mack truck, Dennis fire engines and the 1885 steam engine "Sandfly".
Numerous vehicles owned by members, and one of the largest collections of stationary engines in Australia, known as the Izod Collection.
Visitors are welcome to come in for a chat and a wander around the hangar. No entrance fee is required, but donations to help the club cover hangar running expenses are appreciated.
Public accessible toilet near 1934 Qantas Hangar
1934 Qantas Hangar records an accessible toilet. The nearest public one outside the venue, for before you go in or when it is closed, is Parap Pool, about 240 m away.
Parap Pool · about 240 m away in a straight line
77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap, NT (swimming pool)
- Left- and right-hand transfer
- Ambulant cubicle
- Accessible parking
Open: Sat-Sun 8am-7:30pm, Mon-Fri 5:30am-7:30pm — Public Holidays 8.00am-7.30pm. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Source: the National Public Toilet Map, data as at 1 September 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one. Facility record
Attraction information courtesy of the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW).
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