Fighter World Williamtown Aviation Museum – RAAF Base Newcastle – plane spotting!
We weren’t fighter jet enthusiasts – that is, until we visited Fighter World in Williamtown NSW!
Fighter World, Williamtown NSW
Fighter World Aviation Heritage Centre is an aviation museum with its own viewing area overlooking the RAAF Williamtown fighter jet Base at Newcastle Airport.
Whilst we aren’t normally huge plane spotters or jet enthusiasts, we really enjoyed our visit.
Fighter-town is mainly run by a staff of volunteers, and features a huge collection of military aircraft. It’s fascinating to view these massive planes close-up and learn more about them.
The Fighter World hangars are full of military aircraft
The museum is made up of two large hangars filled with real aircraft, including jet fighters like a Mirage and F111. You can also see airplane replicas like a Spitfire, engines and other aeroplane displays.
There are mini theatres, and you can even climb into some real cockpits to play with the controls!
Climb into a cockpit to see how it feels to fly a jet
After we had wandered around the planes we climbed upstairs to the viewing deck where we were absolutely thrilled to watch the RAAF jets manoeuvring above our heads! Access to the viewing platform is exclusive to Fighterworld. (Or Fightertown USA from Top Gun, as I like to think of it!)
We loved watching the RAAF jets from the viewing platform
The fact that the RAAF are celebrating their 100th Anniversary this year just made our visit that much more special.
Fighterworld also have what has to be one of the best airoplane gift shops around, with lots of model planes, toys and souvenirs.
On site you’ll also find the unique Fighter Beans cafe, with meals and snacks of all description. And of course you can sit outside and take in those all-powerful booming jets!
Important Tip! The RAAF Williamstown jets only fly on weekdays, so plan your trip on a weekday if you want to see them fly!
Watch our complete Fighterworld video
Watch our slow walk through of the complete Fighter World Aviation Museum complex on our YouTube video here to get an idea of what Fighterworld is like to visit.
Plan your Fighterworld visit
Fighterworld address
Fighterworld is located at 49 Medowie Road, Williamtown NSW – about a twenty minutes drive from Newcastle, NSW.
Fighterworld opening hours
Fighterworld is open every day from 10am-4pm (excepting Christmas Day) – we recommend visiting on a weekday so that you have a good chance of seeing the RAAF jets from the Fighterworld observation deck.
How much are tickets to Fighterworld?
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Adults $18
Child (5-17) $10
Under 5 free
Family (2 Adults & all kids under age 18) $40
Senior/Pensioner $14
Serving Members and APS Employees 50% Discount
Disabled persons requiring carers free
*Prices are correct as of 1 July 2021
Climb up to take a closer look at the cockpit of an F111
How to get to Fighter World, Newcastle
Where to stay when you visit Newcastle NSW
Caravan, camping and cabin accommodation near Fighterworld
NRMA Stockton Beach Holiday Park
Whilst visiting Fighterworld we stayed at NRMA Stockton Beach Holiday Park in our caravan, but they also have cabins and other accommodation options available. This is a lovely family beach holiday location, and Fighterworld is only 15 minutes drive away.
You can read all about our stay at NRMA Stockton Beach Holiday Park review here
Find out more about Fighterworld at the Fighterworld official website here.
All information is correct as at July 2021 – please check the above website link for relevant, up to date information and current Fighter World entrance ticket prices.
The Let’s Go Mum family partnered with Fighterworld, and also NRMA Stockton Beach Holiday Park for this visit. As always, all opinions are our own.
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