COFFS Harbour’s iconic Bunker Gallery will celebrate its first anniversary as a new-look tourism and cultural attraction.
It was reopened in the first week of August 2024 as the National Cartoon Gallery, sharing its space with the National Holden Motor Museum.
Since then, the Bunker has been a magnet for cartoon fans and a new audience of Holden and classic car enthusiasts.
In celebration, the Holden Museum has been updated with iconic models and new displays and will open to the public on Saturday 9 August.
Geoff King, who donated the display of rare Holdens and memorabilia, said the Museum had been a resounding success since it reopened.
“Holden is one of Australia’s most iconic brands, and this exhibition has given fans and motoring history buffs from around the country a place to meet and connect over a shared love of cars,” Mr King said.
“We’ve updated the display to include some iconic models which people will know very well, added a dedication to the FX Holden, Australia’s very first production car, and included examples of classic grey and red motors.
“I expect the Museum’s continued success as a cultural and tourism attraction for the Coffs Coast will only grow and bring more people here to contribute to the wider economy.”
The Bunker Gallery, featuring the National Cartoon Gallery and the National Holden Motor Museum, is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
By Andrea FERRARI
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