Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility
Overview
Mobile ticket
Visit the original Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs working base that commenced in 1939.
Have a look at the wide variety of historic radios including a Traeger Pedal Radio and learn what it was like to communicate before telephones were invented.
There is a large display of historic medical equipment that would have been used on the RFDS flights of the past.
See the evolution of aeroplanes used by RFDS with a range of model aeroplanes to take you through each decade.
Relive the true experience of a patient and see what its like to fly with RFDS Pilot with our RFDS virtual reality Walk through the museum and meet Alf Traeger and Nurse Kathy through interactive technology.
Learn about the history and the activities of the RFDS’s pilots, engineers, doctors and nurses, and the experiences of the patients that are cared for each day.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
See, experience and learn through the wonder of technology the heroic tales of the birth and growth of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; by visiting RFDS’ original working base in Alice Springs that commenced in 1939. The story of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is forever linked with its founder, the Reverend John Flynn – Flynn of the Inland – who believed if you start something worthwhile - nothing can stop it. Relax in the air-conditioned theatre and watch as the life size hologram of, Rev. John Flynn portrayed by an actor tells the story of Flynn’s vision and its realisation into the RFDS of today.
What‘s Included
Entry
Meeting points
Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
8 - 10 Stuart Tce, Alice Springs Australia
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our visit
fleur M,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a must, so informative and engaging! Loved the virtual reality plane ride, what a great perspective
Great place to visit in Alice Springs
Barbara Y,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A very interesting exhibition and museum relating to the Royal Australian Flying Doctor Service. A fascinating insight into its inception up to the present day. There’s loads to see, a very good video commentary and a nice touch, an aircraft to go inside. We spent a good hour there and the staff were super helpful and friendly xxx
Nice history lesson
Dorothy C,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Important part of Australia history- well told through displays. Our first virtual reality experience- very cool!
A lot of history and information
Sharon S,Apr 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting with a lot of information, staff were very kind and helpful, we really enjoyed the presentations
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