Darwin Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility Tickets

4.8
(255 reviews)
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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.

Highlights

  • 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

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • Souvenirs

Good to Know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The facility is indoors and air-conditioned. There is audio translation for the hologram cinema sessions in Japanese, German, French and Simplified Chinese.
  • There is complete disability access and a number of seating options throughout the facility for all guests
  • 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
  • Covid Safety Plan

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Description

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.

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173sherm
Wonderful facility and staff. We learned so much about the history of Darwin. Really nice displays, reenactment, holographic presentations, and actual RFDS aeromedical jets that can be toured as well....
E7093FZlouisem
What history. Of Darwin, the area and the RFDS. So enjoyed it. The interactive tours, especially the Virtual Reality movie through the headsets was fantastic!! Very worthwhile visit.

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