Lake Boga Flying Boat Base

Lake Boga Flying Boat Base is an aviation museum and former military air base in rural Victoria that preserves remnants of a World War II facility. The site features a restored Catalina seaplane, an underground communications bunker, and exhibits of military equipment from that era.

The base was established in 1942 to serve as a repair facility for Allied flying boats after Japanese attacks damaged northern Australian ports during the war. This role made Lake Boga an important location for military operations in the region.

The site honors the traditional lands of the Latji Latji, Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa, and Wadi Wadi Nations through displays and educational materials integrated into the museum experience. Visitors can understand this connection to the original inhabitants as they walk through the exhibits.

The site can be explored on foot and is accessible to visitors of all ages, with enough space to walk between the different exhibition areas. A clear day offers the best experience for viewing the outdoor areas and the restored aircraft from all angles.

A Catalina seaplane was kept for many years by local farmers under a tree before being restored and donated to the museum. This unexpected rescue shows how ordinary people preserved the history of this place.

Location: Lake Boga

Location: Victoria

GPS coordinates: -35.45110,143.62769

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02