Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility: Two Iconic Territory Stories

Recommended by 98% of travelers

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Darwin, Australia

2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides medical services by plane to Australia’s most remote outback areas. With this ticket, visit the RFDS tourist facility in Darwin to learn more about the work of the RFDS team and hear heroic rescue stories, as well as discover stories about the World War II Bombing of Darwin. Enjoy interactive exhibits including a VR presentation and explore inside an RFDS aircraft.

The interactive museum is interesting for the whole family
Choice of entrance times throughout the day to suit your schedule
A self-guided tour of the facility lets you explore at your own pace
Learn more about various aspects of Darwin and Northern Territory history

What's Included

The facility experiences are self-guided, but we provide vistors an introductory overview.

Souvenirs

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility, 45 Stokes Hill Road Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin, Northern Territory 0800 Australia

What To Expect

RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
The facility is indoors and air-conditioned. There is audio translation for the hologram cinema sessions in Japanese, German, French and Simplified Chinese.
Stroller accessible
There is complete disability access and a number of seating options throughout the facility for all guests
Service animals allowed
The facility has a gift shop in the center of the facility and are co-branded RFDS with RM Williams in a great clothing and belt range. We also offer a wide selection of RFDS and Bombing of Darwin branded products ranging from T-shirts, hats, books and other great collectibles.

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Covid Safety Plan
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 258 reviews

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Great activity.

Sue_G, Oct 2025

If on a cruise there is a free shuttle bus that takes you to this place. Staff are very knowledgeable and happy to help and show you around. Movie were very informative and we loved the whole experience.

Good History.

shane_s, Aug 2025

Great experience. allow min 1 hour. Go around lunchtime and stay out on the wharf for lunch adterwards.

Inspiration stories

Gail_H, Aug 2024

The history of the bombing of Darwin was brought to life in a respectful and honoring way to those serving Australia. The origin of the RDFS was inspiring as we contemplated the sacrifice and determination yo achieve something not done before to serve others

Very cool

SAMUEL_W, May 2023

The museum is a simple but very well done set up honoring both the RFDS & the attacks on Darwin in the 1940s. The VR portions are nicely done and quite informative. The walk through medical aircraft is quite nice. I would definitely recommend visiting this in addition to the other Defence of Darwin Museums & such throughout the area.

Territory Stories Come Alive

Michele_N, Mar 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed visiting the RFDS tourist facility. The films and virtual reality experiences gave us a first hand look at how both the RFDS operates and the tragic impacts of the Bombing of Darwin in 1942.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thanks Michelle, for taking the time to leave a great review! We are glad you enjoyed visiting our facility and learning about our 2 iconic stories. Kind Regards, The RFDS Tourist Facility Team

Well worth the visit

Robert_A, Mar 2023

Learned about the incredible story of the RFDS. Exhibits were great. Loved the VR. Movies of WWII bombing and history of RFDS were well done.

Life or Death

Kerry_D, Aug 2022

The virtual RFDS and Darwin bombing experiences were uplifting and a reminder of what may have been if it had not been for our brave forefathers

INTERESTING AND FUN EXPERIENCE

Debra_P, Jun 2022

The films and interactive displays. The VCR headsets for the reanactment of the bottom were so cool! The grandkids would have loved them and also they could have actually get into the cockpit of the RFDS plane!!

Worthwhile tour

jossreinshagen, Apr 2022

Really enjoyed the reality experience of the harbour bombings. Interesting learning about the amazing job the Royal Flying Doctor Service does in the outback of Australia

Great

Beverley_E, Oct 2021

The RFDS pilot story and the bombing experience. The plane was interesting how so much can fit into a plane. My son broke his leg in Esperance in 2007 and was airlifted to Kalgoorlie very friendly, professional and worthy organisation. Extremely grateful for the service given . 😀👍

Very Good 👏🌟

Karen_C, Aug 2021

Very well organised & definitely worth seeing & experience. Loved the combination of Darwin’s war history and RFDS & virtual reality was fab.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Thankyou Karen for your great review! Kind Regards, Sam

Very enjoyable experience

Ignaz_S, May 2021

Watching the 3D bombing of Darwin Harbour, virtual flight experience on the flying doctor flight. Learned all about the vital services provided by the flying doctors.

Eye Opener!!!

Wendy T, Jan 2020

Well thought out, excellent presentations, friendly knowlegeable staff. East to get to location. Very good gift shop.

Very Interesting

Mary v, May 2019

Really enjoyed the virtual reality vision of bombing of Darwin. The 2 presentations in the theatre were interesting along with the various displays and RFDS plane. Easy to spend 1.5 hours here.