Experience virtual reality at The Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility

Visit the RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility to learn the history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Bombing of Darwin Harbour.

Two Iconic Territory Stories – One started Territory operations in 1939, the other, 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.

• Virtual Reality and hologram technology brings history to life
• An attraction for all ages
• Open 7 days a week
• Located at Stokes Hill Wharf

VR and holograms: The Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility

Utilising technology and Virtual Reality to showcase the Northern Territory’s unique history, the attraction successfully brings two very famous stories to life.

The first iconic story is the Royal Flying Doctor Service, affectionately known throughout Australia as the RFDS.

Founded by the Reverend John Flynn, it began its aero medical operations in the Northern Territory in 1939.

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.

The second iconic story featured is the 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.

Key features

Wheelchair accessible

Help desk

Family ticket packages

Play

Kids can play and learn with technology, from life-size holograms to interactive mini-ghosts. Experience the bombing of Darwin Harbour and what it’s like to be an RFDS Pilot or Nurse with virtual reality.

Play an interactive game or colour in using touch and email your drawing home. Step inside a decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC 12 aircraft and experience a fully aero medically equipped fit out.

Cost
Adult $30
Senior $25
Child $17
Family Pass (2A + 3C) $85
Student $25
Infant FREE
*Prices correct as of 3 March 2025.

Open 7 days a week

Kids only

Kids Touch Game

Kids Touch Colour In

Fun for all

Airconditioned

Self Guided Tours

Life Size Holograms

Virtual Reality

Interactive Mini GhostsTouch and Learn Portals

RFDS Aircraft

Replica Zero Aircraft

Pedal Radio

Storyboards

Window of 1942

Kids Play Touch & Learn

Where to find the Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility

Located at Stokes Hill Wharf in Darwin at the site of the Bombing of Darwin on the 19th of February in 1942, the RFDS Tourist Attraction opened in 2016 and has since welcomed visitors from around Australia and around the world.

For public transport, there is a Hop on Hop off Bus or taxies.

Stokes Hill Wharf
Darwin Northern Territory
(08) 8983 5700
E rfdsdarwin@flyingdoctor.net