Planes, Trains and Autos

Join us for a celebration of all-things aviation, rail and autos in the City of Ipswich, at the birthplace of rail in Queensland.

• Explore a range of amazing ground displays and aviation themed activities.
• In the air you will see aerial formation fly-pasts featuring warbirds and aerobatic displays featuring a race plane.
• History will come alive with hands-on exhibits, huge locomotives and industrial machinery on display plus walking tours at Australia’s oldest railway workshops still in operation.
• See pre-1919 motorcycle display, classic and muscle cars and a line-up from the Bremer Ford range, emergency services vehicles as well as superkarts, monster and mini machinery, drag cars, plus more.
• Kids are spoilt for choice with the Nippers Railway adventure playground, interactive displays and hands-on activities including wind tunnels.

Why not make a weekend of it, the full 2023 Planes, Trains and Autos festival program runs from Friday, 28 April to Monday 1 May and includes exciting events such as Round 3 of the Australian Superbike Championship at Queensland Raceway, Queensland Auto Spectacular at Willowbank Raceway, and Queensland Retro Picnic and Car Display.

In the air

Aerobatic displays
High energy aerobatic displays by reigning Red Bull Air Race world champion and former Royal Australian Air Force top gun pilot, Matt Hall.
Approximate display time: 11:30am and 2:30pm

Aerial displays will be announced over the PA 10 minutes prior to starting. All Flying is subject to change due to weather, operational requirements and other aviation considerations. 

Formation fly-pasts
See Red Thunder warbird formation fly-pasts featuring multiple aircraft undertaking manoevres.
Approximate display time: 10:30am and 1:30pm

Aerial displays will be announced over the PA 10 minutes prior to starting. All Flying is subject to change due to weather, operational requirements and other aviation considerations. 

RAAF Amberley
One Royal Australian Air Force EA-18G Growler aircraft from No. 6 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley will conduct a fly-past. 
Approximate display time: 12:00pm

Flying is subject to change, including short notice cancellation, due to variables such as air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability.

RAAF Amberley
One Royal Australian Air Force C-27J Spartan aircraft from No. 35 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley will conduct a fly-past.
Approximate display time: 12:30pm

Flying is subject to change, including short notice cancellation, due to variables such as air traffic control requirements, weather, and operational availability.

For more information visit planestrainsautos.com.au

Cost:
Early bird tickets:
Adult $6
Concession $5
Child 3-15 years $5
Family (2 Adults + 3 Children) $20
Under 3 years Free (requires ticket)
Museum Members Free (no ticket required, show Annual Pass card at the gate)

Tickets purchased on the day:
Adults $10
Concession $7
Children 3 – 15 years $7
Family (2 Adults + 3 Children) $30
Under 3 years Free (requires ticket)
Museum Members Free (no ticket required, show Annual Pass card at the gate)

Tickets on sale 10am Thursday 16 March. 

Tickets can be purchased online or at the Ticket Office on the day.

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