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Combine 2 of Darwin’s premier attractions with one ticket and save! The flexible Croc n History package gives you full day entry to Crocosaurus Cove and the RFDS and Bombing of Darwin Tourist facility.
Please note: Each component of the Croc n History pass can be used within 30 days of your first experience. Each component has varying availability:
Crocosaurus Cove: Open daily 9am-5pm
RFDS Tourist Facility: Dry Season (Apr – Sept 24) 9am – 5pm (last entry 4pm) Wet Season (Oct 24 – Mar 25) – Open daily 9am-4pm (last entry 3pm)
Public Holidays 10am-3pm (last entry 2pm) CLOSED: Good Friday and Christmas Day
What experiences are included in your Croc n History Pass?
CROCOSAURUS COVE
Crocosaurus Cove, located in the heart of Darwin city, allows visitors a unique, up close and personal view of Australia’s iconic Saltwater Crocodiles.
Bringing together some of the largest Saltwater Crocodiles in Australia & boasting the World’s largest display of Australian reptiles, Crocosaurus Cove is a must see attraction when visiting Darwin and the Top End.
Bring your bathers and “Swim with the Crocs” jump on our “Fishing for Crocs” platform and smile for the camera while holding a baby Saltwater Crocodile. Check out the Barramundi, Archer Fish & Whiprays in our 200,000 litre fresh water aquarium and don’t forget our upstairs Top End Turtle enclosure.
All of this and more awaits you at Darwin’s ultimate urban wildlife experience…right in the heart of Mitchell Street, Darwin City. (NOTE: The Cage of Death experience is not included in this combination ticket.)
ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE TOURIST FACILITY
This Facility on Stokes Hill Wharf brings to life two iconic stories that are important to the Northern Territory, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Bombing of Darwin Harbour.
The first story is about the Royal Flying Doctor Service, affectionately known throughout Australia as the RFDS.
Founded by the Reverend John Flynn in 1928, it began its aero medical operations in the Northern Territory in 1939.
Using the latest innovations in holographic technology, the hologram of John Flynn tells the story of Flynn’s vision and its realisation into the RFDS of today.
Experience a decommissioned RFDS Pilatus PC-12 aircraft completely aero-medically equipped and learn about the activities of the RFDS’s pilots, engineers, doctors, nurses, and the experiences of the patients that are carried and cared for each day, through ghost holograms and touch screen TVs.
The second iconic story is about the attack on Darwin by Japan on the 19th February 1942, which brought destruction to the city, and many of the experiences of what happened that day are told through the modern and exciting technology.
This exhibit features a virtual reality experience about the events on that fateful day and a projection window of the Japanese air attack on the harbour as well as ghost hosts of John Curtain and Hajime Toyoshima. View a life-sized replica Japanese Zero aircraft suspended from the ceiling and a model of the flying boat, Camilla.
Learn about the Bombing of Darwin from the life size hologram of Rear Admiral Etheridge Grant, as he narrates his version of events on that day, when he was blown into the water while trying to return to his ship, the William B Preston. He spent most of the attack in the water, clinging to a large ship’s buoy before being rescued.
The Virtual Reality experience transports you back to Darwin Harbour of 1942. You will feel you are at the original Stokes Hill Wharf, standing on the deck of the transport ship, Neptuna, as it was bombed until it exploded and sank as well as sitting on the wing of an American Kitty Hawk, engaging in a dogfight with the Japanese Zero’s.
Thank you for booking your Croc N History Ticket
All reservations made online need to visit the Royal Flying Doctor Service ticket desk to activate and collect your tickets for Crocosaurus Cove.
Entry tickets to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility and Crocosaurus Cove do not need to be used on the same day. Your pass is valid for a single entry at each attraction, 30 days from voucher redemption. Once redeemed product becomes non refundable.
Royal Flying Doctor Service Darwin Tourist Facility
Stokes Hill Wharf Darwin NT
+61 8 8983 5700
Opening Hours
Daily April – Sept: 9am – 5pm (last entry 4pm) Oct – March: 9am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Public Holidays 10:00am – 3:00pm (last entry 2:00pm)
Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday
Crocosaurus Cove
58 Mitchell Street Darwin NT
+61 8 8981 7522
Opening Hours
9.00am – 6.00pm Daily (last entry 5.00pm)
Closed Christmas Day
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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…
The second story was the Royal Flying Doctor Service which provides medical care for Australians who live in the outback, far from any town. They are flown to either Darwin or Adelaide for treatment in a plane such as the one exhibited here. This is a Pilatus PC12, in use from 1995 through 2016. It has room for two stretchers. There were also virtual reality shows and movies featuring holograms for both stories.
I highly recommend a visit here.
Value for money with two short movies included
Excellent items in gift shop
Several purchased!!!
I dont want to spoil the surprises, however, it is extremely professionally done and hugely interactive. We were there 2 hours and it passed very quickly.
The staff were wonderful, very friendly and made sure we didnt miss anything.
Highly recommend for all ages.
Staff where excellent just fantastic
Hats off to the RFDS , great insight into an average day in your life . Highly recommend a visit here! $30 Adult $24 Seniors
Don't forget they have a WW2 Darwin bombing simulation, too, and a holographic presentation of the captain of the Willy B.
It's definitely well worth visiting. And don't forget it's cheaper to buy your tickets off the Big Red Bus!
I loved being able to climb aboard the RFDS plane and I chose the patient virtual reality clip. I kept turning around to see the pilot which was very cool!
Excellent facilities.
Close to somewhere to eat and the Darwin Skyline wheel.
The staff were great - really friendly, happy to help and actively trying to show people around the facility. Full of knowledge, definitely a great testament to the attitude and goals of the RFDS!
The facility was amazing, the now decommissioned PC-12 set up at the back for people to walk through and get an understanding of the space and setup. The info movies in the mini cinema are a must for everyone - so many facts and great stories!
The VR experience is also a must do! Experiencing a flight from the front of a PC12 with an obviously very knowledgeable and caring pilot doing the narration.
If you’re in Darwin, take an hour of your day at least to visit this incredible attraction!













