Monday to Saturday: 09:30–17:00Last tour 16:00
Sunday and public holidays: 13:00–17:00Last tour 16:00. Closed 25 December and 1 January

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

The entrance of the Royal Flying Doctor Service base in Alice Springs, with its sign, winged emblem and radio masts above a hedged path

Finding the facility

The RFDS Alice Springs Tourist Facility is on Stuart Terrace in Alice Springs, at the corner of Simpson Street.

8–10 Stuart Terrace
Alice Springs NT 0870, Australia

By car: the facility has a car park, with room for coaches.
On foot: check the route from your accommodation, and allow for the heat on summer afternoons.
Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Open directions

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

Public toilets and a parents’ room.
The Doc Shop, with official RFDS merchandise.
Free wifi in the facility.
A café on site for refreshments.

Bring water and sun protection for Central Australia’s sun. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

The RFDS Alice Springs Tourist Facility is accessible for wheelchair users and suits visitors who can manage a few steps with a walking frame or other mobility aid.

Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
Ask museum staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Ask us about planning your visit

The Flying Doctor building on Stuart Terrace under construction, its roof frame open and a heap of earth in front, in black and white

Visit the museum thoughtfully

Keep to the visitor paths, walk rather than run, and supervise children.
Take care with the historic radio equipment and exhibits, and follow staff guidance at the hologram show and the virtual reality experience.
The facility is non-smoking.
Commercial photography and filming, including product promotion, need permission.
Follow the signs and staff guidance, including any restrictions in the exhibition spaces.

A little care helps protect the collection and keeps the visit calm for everyone.

Adelaide House in Alice Springs, a stone building with a deep veranda and a raised upper room, among palms and trees

Make time for a pause

The facility has its own café, and the centre of Alice Springs has more cafés and restaurants nearby.

Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Bring water with you, especially on hot days.

John Flynn’s grave near Alice Springs: a large round boulder on a stone base with a plaque, below the red slopes of the MacDonnell Ranges

A few details worth planning

Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
Start in the right place: go to the facility on Stuart Terrace and follow your ticket’s instructions.
Dress for exploring: comfortable shoes, sun protection and a charged phone make the day easier.
Leave space to linger: allow time for the hologram show, the radio rooms and the café.

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Visitor information checked 10 November 2026. Opening times and facilities can change; follow the date, time and instructions on your issued ticket.