Two Iconic Territory Stories across two Darwin Locations
Explore the Northern Territory's unique aviation history with the Aviation Combo Ticket.
Learn about the birth and growth of the RFDS in the Northern Territory and the Bombing of Darwin Harbour through VR technology and see over 19 aircraft & memorabilia on display.
The RFDS Darwin Tourist Facility and the Darwin Aviation Museum have come together to create a combo ticket giving you access to 2 of Australia's premier aviation attractions. See history come to life through VR technology, learn about the Bombing of Darwin Harbour & see over 19 aircraft on display.


THE ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR TOURIST FACILITY:
Using the latest innovations in holographic technology, the life size hologram of John Flynn is portrayed by an actor, who tells the story of Flynn's vision and its realisation into the RFDS of today.
Experiences 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.
The Bombing of Darwin Harbour
The second iconic story featured is the Bombing of Darwin on 19th February 1942. The bombing of the harbour brought destruction to the city of Darwin, and many of the stories have been brought to life through our innovative technology. This new and exciting world-class facility feature's never seen before cutting edge technology - a hologram cinema experience telling the story of Etheridge Grant, a virtual reality recounting the events on that day and a projection window of the Japanese air attack on the harbour.
Located on Stokes Hill Wharf near to the Darwin Waterfront, the RFDS Darwin Tourist Precinct is a must see attraction when visiting Australia's Top End.
The Darwin Aviation Museum
Located in the Darwin suburb of Winnellie, a trip to the Darwin Aviation Museum is a must do for any aviation and history buff.
On display includes:
19 Civil and Military Aircraft
Aircraft include a B-25 Mitchell Bomber (one of the few surviving in the world), a replica Spitfire, Mirage, Avon Sabre, a Royal Australian Navy Wessex helicopter that assisted in the clean-up of Darwin after Cyclone Tracy, F-111C, the legendary B52 Bomber and many more.
21 Engines and relicts of crashed aircraft
On display are Prat & Whitney, Rolls-Royce Avon/Derwent, Allison 1710 Engines and many more. There are also relics of the time when fierce combats took place including the wreckage of a Japanese Zero fighter shot down in the 1942 air raids on Darwin.
Darwin’s aviation history and wartime experience
An impressive presentation of the bombing of Darwin and the only known colour footage of the first air-raid in Darwin are continuously displayed as well as displays that depict the epic flight of Ross and Keith Smith in the Vickers Vimy in 1919, Bert Hinkler, Dick Smith, and the National Coastwatch service.
Amy Johnston – A pioneer in the industry
Johnson was the first female pilot to fly alone from Britain to Australia in 1930. Flying from Croydon, south of London on May 5th and crash landing in Darwin, Northern Territory, on may 24th after flying 18,000 km, her achievement gained worldwide recognition. Find out more about Amy and other female aviators at the museum.
BOOK ONLINE OR BUY TICKETS AT EITHER LOCATION. There aren't any specific session times - Come any time during opening hours.


RFDS TOURIST FACILITY

DRY SEASON OPENING HOURS (Apr 24 - Sept 24) - 9am to 5pm (last entry 4pm)
WET SEASON OPENING HOURS (Oct 24 - Mar 25) - 9am-4pm (last entry 3pm)
Public Holidays 10am-3pm (last entry 2pm)
CLOSED: Good Friday and Christmas Day
AVIATION MUSEUM Opening Hours

Daily 9am to 5pm

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.

Combine 3 of Darwin's premier attractions with one ticket and save! The flexible Croc n History Explorer package gives you full day entry to Crocosaurus Cove, the RFDS & Bombing of Darwin Tourist facility + Darwin Explorer hop on hop off bus.

Please note: Each component of the Croc n History Explorer pass can be used within 30 days of your first experience.

Crocosaurus Cove: Open daily 9am-5pm

RFDS Tourist Facility:

DRY SEASON OPENING HOURS (Apr - Sept) - 9am to 5pm (last entry 4pm)
WET SEASON OPENING HOURS (Oct - Mar) - 9am-4pm (last entry 3pm)
Public Holidays 10am-3pm (last entry 2pm)
CLOSED: Good Friday and Christmas Day

Darwin Big Bus: Operating Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

What experiences are included in your Croc n History Explorer 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 holgrams 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 are at the original Stokes Hill Wharf, standing on the deck of the 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.


DARWIN BIG BUS

24-hour Hop On Hop Off pass on the Darwin Big Bus which can be used on separate days within a 30 day period.
Experience the celebrated scenery, landmarks and attractions of Darwin. Don’t miss a thing aboard our open top Double Decker tour of Darwin completed with an informative and entertaining commentary. Your 24-hour pass will commence when you exchange your voucher with an Explorer driver or street staff member at any of our stops and will be valid till the same time the following day. (Big Bus Service does not operate on Sundays.)