Located in Alice Springs, Australia, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tourist Facility offers a fascinating glimpse into over 80 years of pioneering medical service. Discover its transformative impact on healthcare across remote regions through an array of engaging exhibits.

Welcome to RFDS

Your adventure begins at the RFDS Tourist Facility, conveniently located in Alice Springs. With no security screening required, you can quickly start exploring this historical treasure with assistance from our welcoming staff who will validate your ticket upon arrival.

The Heart of History: Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum

• Explore the origins and evolution of the RFDS at its museum. Celebrate over eight decades dedicated to providing critical medical care in Australia's most isolated areas, a testament to enduring resilience.
• Surrender yourself to an engaging VR experience that transports you into the shoes of an RFDS patient on a virtual flight filled with real-life challenges and scenarios.
• Meet The Reverend John Flynn, founder of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Encounter one of only two human holograms in the Southern Hemisphere as he comes to life before your eyes.
• Admire scale models of historic RFDS aircraft alongside vintage flight instruments and early medical kits that were crucial for treating outback patients.
• Experience a bygone era in the interactive radio room. Step into a replica control center, where you can see how medical emergencies were managed before modern communication technology was available.

After exploring these fascinating exhibits, make your way to our gift shop for some Royal Flying Doctor Service memorabilia that supports this iconic service's ongoing mission.