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Darwin Royal Flying Doctor Service Entry Ticket

VR flying area at Darwin Royal Flying Doctor Service

Young boy looking at an airplane at Darwin Royal Flying Doctor Service

Young boy inside an airplane at Darwin Royal Flying Doctor Service

Darwin Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft display at tourist precinct.

Experience, see, and learn about the history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Australia through the wonder of technology, as virtual reality and holograms bring history to life!

Highlights

Learn about the origins of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, founded by John Flynn.
Discover the events that transpired on the day of the bombing of Darwin’s harbour.
Experience history through state-of-the-art technology that utilizes virtual reality and holograms.
Peek into the lives and activities of the numerous people employed by the RFDS.
Explore a decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC 12 aircraft, suspended from the ceiling.

Inclusions

Admission ticket
Earphone voice translation equipment
A hologram cinema experience
Two virtual reality experiences

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Your Experience

Founded in the Northern Territory of Australia in 1939, the Royal Flying Doctor Service started off as an aeromedical operation. The second landmark occasion is the Bombing of Darwin in 1942. These two landmark incidents are captured at the location, with the aid of cutting-edge technology.

You will have a chance to see the Japanese attack on Darwin harbour with the aid of holograms, virtual reality, and projection windows. A decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC 12 aircraft is present at the facility, completely equipped with the medical supplies as it was during World War 2. The plane is completely accessible to the public and offers an unforgettable experience to relive history. You can also catch sight of a life-sized replica Japanese aircraft suspended from the ceiling. You can discover the activities and roles of the various engineers, doctors, nurses, and pilots of the RFDS, and their day-to-day life during the height of the war.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

Please note that it takes approximately 2 to 3 hours, hence it is recommended to wear shoes for this experience.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point.
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.