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Double the Adventure with One Ultimate Pass
Immerse yourself in the Northern Territory’s gripping aviation history with the ultimate Aviation Combo Ticket. This exclusive pass grants you entry to two of Australia’s premier aviation attractions, bringing legendary stories of resilience and innovation to life. ✈️
The Royal Flying Doctor Service Experience
Located at the vibrant Stokes Hill Wharf, this world-class facility uses cutting-edge technology to share two iconic Australian stories:
- The Birth of the RFDS: Watch history unfold through a life-sized hologram of founder John Flynn and explore a fully equipped, decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC 12 aircraft.
- The Bombing of Darwin Harbour: Step back in time to 19 February 1942. Experience the drama through a virtual reality headset, a hologram cinema, and a dramatic projection window of the Japanese air attack. 🎬
The Darwin Aviation Museum
Located in Winnellie, this is an absolute must-visit for history buffs and aviation enthusiasts alike. Discover an incredible collection of wartime relics and historic aircraft:
- Spectacular Aircraft Display: Get up close to 19 civil and military aircraft, including the legendary B-52 Bomber, a rare B-25 Mitchell Bomber, a replica Spitfire, and a Wessex helicopter that assisted after Cyclone Tracy. 🚁
- Engines and Wartime Relics: View 21 historic engines and authentic wreckage from a Japanese Zero fighter shot down during the 1942 air raids.
- Pioneering Aviators: Learn about the heroic 1930 solo flight of Amy Johnson, the first female pilot to fly from Britain to Australia, alongside other legendary aviation pioneers.
Flexible Entry and Opening Hours
Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace. There are no strict session times—simply turn up and enjoy during opening hours! 🗓️
Royal Flying Doctor Service Tourist Facility
- Dry Season (Apr – Sept): 9:00am to 5:00pm (Last entry 4:00pm)
- Wet Season (Oct – Mar): 9:00am to 4:00pm (Last entry 3:00pm)
- Public Holidays: 10:00am to 3:00pm (Last entry 2:00pm)
- Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Darwin Aviation Museum
- Open Daily: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Thank you for booking an Aviation Combo ticket with the Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility.
We look forward to welcoming you to Darwin & to these 2 great aviation facilities.
Please ensure that you come to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility first to collect your combo pass voucher for the Darwin Aviation Museum.
The locations of the attractions are below.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility
Stokes Hill Wharf Darwin NT
Opening Hours
- April to Sept (Dry Season): Mon to Sun 9:00am – 5:00pm (last entry @ 4:00pm)
- Oct to March (Wet Season): Mon to Sun 9:00am – 4:00pm (last entry @ 3:00pm)
- Public Holidays: 10:00am – 3:00pm (last entry @ 2:00pm)
- Closed: Christmas Day & Good Friday
Darwin Aviation Museum
557 Stuart Hwy, Winnellie NT
Opening Hours
9.00am – 5.00pm Daily
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility & the Darwin Aviation Museum Combo ticket gives you access two 2 of Australia’s premier aviation attractions.
- RFDS Tourist Facility: 45 Stokes Hill Rd, Darwin
- Aviation Museum: 557 Stuart Hwy Winnellie
- 30 days to use from issue date.
- Ticket is fully refundable if cancelled prior to arrival.
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We bought some new hats, the sales assistant Alda, was absolutely fantastic. Very helpful & enthusiastic.
Worth a stop.
Well worth a visit.
The hologram movies experience was a highlight, and it gave us a real appreciation for the incredible work the Flying Doctor service has done across Australia. The Bombing of Darwin section was also very well done and quite moving.
The staff were friendly and helpful, and the whole place was well set up. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in Darwin.
I've always had great respect for this organisation, and visiting was a unique experience. It made me feel proud to be an Australian.
Staff where friendly and helpful.
There is a plane to walk through and see how it all works, and the kids loved the Teddy bear hospital.
Would definitely recommend going and seeing everything there.
Well priced and goes to the royal flying doctor so happy to pay.
RFDS encounter was also high quality. We could have spent half a day here.
The added Hologram theatre shows, the giant curved visual screen in the main room and the immensely upgraded VR Experience of the 'Bombing of Darwin' itself. The graphics and visuals are nothing short of memorable.
This experience is definitely worth the entry fee. Especially for something so historically unknown and downplayed to the rest of Australia, at the time, and still to so many even today.
A special shout out to staff member Emily for her enthusiastic and informative customer service! Territorians just do customer service better in their own, unique way👌🏽
were wonderfully helpful organizing our visit through the exhibits and visual presentations.
At the end of the visit we could take
either the hop on bus for a tour around Darwin or take the shuttle back to the cruise port.
The second part shows the history of The Royal Flying Doctors. A complete history is documented including an airplane giving a sense what it would be to be a nurse or doctor and a patient. Recommended highly.
Overall a great spot to visit!!!!
1) The February, 1942 bombing of Darwin by the Japanese in WWII, interpreted with VR, holographic kiosks, traditional posters, and a short film. VERY interesting!
2) History of the Royal Flying Doctor Service — a unique organization still serving rural Australia today. Using a static aircraft display, VR, posters and a short film, this was my favorite aspect of the museum & could have used even more info, I thought.
3) A well-curated & presented gift shop with great Australian crafts & gifts — I spent some $$ here on souvenirs, a shirt, and a gorgeous poppy scarf — thank you!
The hologram films were very good.
You have to watch the re-enactment film on the big screen on entering!
After half day tour of Darwin's WW2 bombarment the day prior, I should have been fatigued by overload of info on this subject matter but not! The VR & holographic presentations are brief & totally "eye witness" immersive experience not to be missed.
Excellent & moving tribute to essential services RFDS provides to health & mental well-being of remote communities. The origin of this service by Rev. John Flynn & others who contributed is illuminating as is the association with Quensland & NT Aerial Services (Qantas). The VR that showcases this section is in 2 parts: one takes you soaring over the red centre of this continent with pilot's narrative. 2nd: you are in the plane in an emergency situation with a real patient (not confronting). A sensory appreciation for the services & skills of highly trained nurse & navigating pilot. Explore the interior of an actual RFDS plane.
Facilty staff are very welcoming & helpful with suggestions on how best to utilise your 1.5 to 2 hours here.
A free courtesy shuttle bus operates to pick up & drop off in front of facilty from 11.30 am onwards every 15 mins (check the post outside for times & locations). Operates only from upper areas to this lower Wharf facility which is quite an uphill climb to return. Was almost 2km walk from my hotel middle of Esplanade to get down here but an eye pleasing cliff edge scenic walk heading towards Darwin Waterfront via Skybridge.
Got here just after 9.00 am opening y'day Sun 27/7/25. Much quieter! Avoid VR strap on after a sweaty walk - fogs up the lenses ☺️. Courtesy wipes & sanitisers provided for before & after use. Excellent gift shop here.
Loved it! ❤️❤️
Wish we had more time to read the information provided.
Phil and Karen
LANDWATCH AUSTRALIA
Talking about both the history of the RFDS and the WWII bombing of Darwin, this attraction’s advanced technology and imagery is amazing. Enjoy wearing virtual reality (VR) headsets, to learn about the bombing of Darwin, plus the RFDS from both the pilot and patient’s points of view.
Enjoy two short movies about both in the cinema with hologram imagery.
Stand in front of the huge curved LED screen, watching an image of Darwin Harbour as it is now. Wait to hear the air sirens go off, then the peaceful Darwin Harbour scene changes to it being attacked by bombers during WWII, with lots of special effects.
Walk around to read about Darwin’s history on the walls, and hear stories from John Flynn (the RFDS founder), and a Japanese WWII bomber pilot via their projected hologram images.
And climb aboard an actual RFDS aircraft, to get an appreciation for its tight quarters, patient treatment area and the cockpit.
If you are visiting Darwin, the RFDS Tourist Facility is a must-do!
The information was vast, and the understanding I've come away with is imesarable. A respect for what our allied health professionals do through the RFFA and the bombing of Darwin.
Very helpful staff to explain use of the goggles and offered to store bags.
Very helpful staff to explain use of the goggles and offered to store bags.
Australia owes a huge debt to the Royal Flying Doctors. They provide a great service.
They were pioneers in tele-health appointments.
It was a really interesting place.
Spent 2 hours but could have spent longer.
Suitable for all ages
Highly recommend
Both are brilliantly presented with holographic movies. There are also excellent VR presentations featuring both attractions.
A withdrawn RFDS aircraft completes the display. Sit in the pilots seat, or lie on the patients couch.
Great staff too…



























