- RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility - See, experience & learn through the wonder of technology as this facility brings history to life.
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Enjoy the heroic tales of the birth and growth of the RFDS. Learn about the history and the activities of the RFDS’s pilots, engineers, doctors and nurses, and the experiences of the patients that are carried and cared for each day.
-Life size hologram of John Flynn the Founder of the Flying Doctor Service tells his story of the birth and growth of the RFDS.
-Two Interactive story telling mini ghosts. Meet Alf Traeger and Nurse Kathy who answer selected questions from a touch panel.
-Touchscreen Portals allow the visitor to learn about the history and the activities of the RFDS pilots, engineers, doctors and nurses.
-A decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC 12 aircraft that allows visitors inside the aircraft and experience a fully aero medically equipped fitout.
-Pedal Radio invented by Alf Traeger and used by people of the Outback.
-Story Boards that provide very informative reading of the history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Bombing of Darwin Harbour
Relive the drama of the Bombing of Darwin Harbour that rocked Australia in 1942. The bombing of the harbour brought destruction to the city of Darwin, and many of the experiences and stories of what happened that day are learnt through the most modern and exciting technology.
-Life size hologram of Rear Admiral Etheridge Grant was the Commanding Officer of the USS William B Preston narrates his own version of the Bombing of Darwin Harbour.
-Interactive story telling mini ghosts. Meet Prime Minister John Curtin and Japanese Pilot Hajime Toyoshima who answer selected questions from a touch panel.
-Virtual Reality of the bombing of Darwin Harbour. This production is the pinnacle of a movie production for VR. Never before seen production of this magnitude.
-Full size replica Japanese Zero aircraft hangs from the ceiling.
-Replica of Camilla the Flying Boat that escaped from Darwin Harbour and its story.
-Window of 1942 and aerial view of the Bombing of Darwin Harbour that comes to life showing the bombing and aircraft fire of the first raid.
-Story Boards that provide very informative reading and pictures of what took place on February 19th
- Self-guided facility experiences with an introductory overview
- Souvenirs
Two Pivotal Northern Territory Anecdotes in One Remarkable Site
One initiated its activities in the Territory in 1939, while the other unfolded in 1942, marking an unmatched act of hostility on Australian land. Each event strengthened the tenacity and vigor of the inhabitants of Australia’s Northern Territory.
The first impactful tale is that of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, lovingly referred to as the RFDS throughout Australia. Its inception was due to the Reverend John Flynn, initiating its aerial medical services in the Northern Territory in 1939.
The second significant narrative showcased is the Bombing of Darwin on 19th February 1942. The bombardment of the harbor caused havoc in the city of Darwin, leaving behind many accounts of what transpired that day.
This establishment is situated on the noteworthy site of Stokes Hill Wharf that was targeted during the assault on 19th February 1942.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.