RFDS Alice Springs Tourist Facility

Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility & Museum

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Alice Springs, Northern Territory

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8 to 10 Stuart Terrace,
Alice Springs,
Northern Territory
0870.

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....

Entry Cost

$14 to $58


$21.00 per Adult $16.00 per Concession $16.00 per student (11 to 18 years) $14.00 per Child (6 to 10 years) $58.00 per Family (2 Adults + 3 Children)

Product Types

  • Galleries, Museums and Collections
  • Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Accreditation

  • COVID Clean Practicing Business
  • COVID Safe
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation

Tourism Organisation

  • NT - Tourism Central Australia

Facilities found here

  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Gallery / Museum
  • Interactive Centre
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Accessibility Information

  • Caters 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)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)

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John Flynn the Hologram
Virtual Reality - See what its like to fly with an RFDS Pilot
Virtual Reality - See what its like to fly with an RFDS Pilot
Alf Traeger Ghost telling his story of the pedal radio
RFDS Alice Springs Museum Display
Touch, Learn and Play for the kids
Model of Victory the first RFDS aircraft
Early medical equipment on display in the RFDS Museum
Replica PC12 RFDS aircraft and the DOC Shop