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Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility

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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.

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    Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
    8 - 10 Stuart Tce, Alice Springs, Northern Territory 0870, Australia

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    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.
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    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Royal Flying Doctor Service Alice Springs Tourist Facility?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (ACST). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-66627P2

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