RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility

Royal Flying Doctor Service + Bombing of Darwin

Two Iconic Stories - One Iconic Location

Experience and learn through the wonder of technology as the Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility brings history to life.

Located on Stokes Hill Wharf near Darwin Waterfront, the RFDS Darwin Tourist Precinct is a must see attraction when visiting Australia's Top End.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service started Territory operations in 1939, while the Bombing of Darwin occurred in 1942 as an act of aggression unparalleled on Australian soil.

Both forged the resolve and resilience of the people who live in Australia's Northern Territory.

See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology as this facility brings history to life.

Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)

ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE

Using the latest innovations in holographic technology, the life size hologram cinema experience tells the story of Rev John Flynn's vision and its realisation into the RFDS of today.

Climb aboard a decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC-12 aircraft completely aero-medically equipped and learn about the activities of the RFDS's pilots, engineers, doctors, nurses and the experiences of the patients that are carried and cared for each day.

BOMBING OF DARWIN HARBOUR

The second iconic story featured is the Bombing of Darwin on 19th February 1942. The bombing of the harbour brought destruction to the city of Darwin, and many of the stories have been brought to life through our innovative technology. This exciting world-class exhibit features cutting edge technology - a hologram cinema experience telling the story of Etheridge Grant, virtual reality and a projection window of the Japanese air attack on the harbour.

VIRTUAL REALITY

The new RFDS Virtual Reality is awesome!!

Touch and Learn - The history of the RFDS Aircraft and the Women of the RFDS.

Touch and Play - Children can learn while playing an interactive game or with digital painting.

GETTING THERE

The Darwin Waterfront shuttle bus is free, it operates from 11.30am-2pm, then starts at 4pm -9pm.

There are taxis and scooters + walking distance (1.5km) from the city.