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Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility & Museum
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813 reviewsAbout
See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology as history is brought to life. Enjoy heroic tales of the birth and growth of the RFDS.
Visit the original Alice Springs working base that commenced operating in 1939. Discover the importance of the RFDS to outback Australians and the medical care required to service isolated regions. The new John Flynn the hologram is an amazing experience. The pioneering holographic show forms the centrepiece of the facility, as Flynn tells the story of his vision and its realisation into the RFDS of today.
Experience our Virtual Reality and connect to the emotions of the RFDS. Relive the true experience of patient Gene Hildebrand and see what its like to fly with an RFDS pilot. Step inside a replica RFDS aircraft and feel what it’s like to be a patient at 15,000 feet. Walk through the museum and meet Alfred Traeger and Nurse Kathy through interactive technology.
Purchase official merchandise along with our latest co-branded range from RM Williams from the Doc Shop and help keep the RFDS flying.
Hours
See listed hours
Today: 09:30–17:00
Facilities and visitor features
24 featuresCaters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
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Reviews & Ratings
Lee Full
Google review
Very knowledgeable and friendly team. I needed the RFDS 12 weeks ago so it was good to give back a bit to them
Damien Wood
Google review
Not worth the price of entry for what you get. Don't take your family if considering. It was a waste of money for the value. Visit another Flying Doctors display. Hopefully they are better than this one. It was a disappointing display for pay. Spend your hard earned on another local attraction. Not a reflection on staffing. They were pleasant and helpful on arrival.
Andy Coffin
Google review
Not a huge place but they have displays of models of planes used and displays of equipment as well as a history of the service and a short but informative 3d cinema display and vr headsets. A excellent shop with huge array of stock. Went away knowing id helped to keep a vital service going for another day.
Lauren Burk
Google review
Good activity while in town and its cool to go in the plane and have a look. We were there for approx an hour total, so you don't need to allocate a huge amount of time. Cafe was shut the day we went but they have a large gift shop, good parking out the back. Staff all friendly and helpful.
Packtraverller
Google review
If you are in Alice Springs, this is a must see place. It is both living and current history. The founding of this great organization is one of inspiration and perseverance.
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Where you'll be
8 to 10 Stuart Terrace
Alice Springs NT 0870