A fascinating attraction in Broken Hill is the Royal Flying Doctor Outback Heritage Experience at Broken Hill Airport. Go behind the scenes of a working Flying Doctor base, which covers a massive 640,000 square kilometres of outback NSW. Visit the planes in the hangar and the operations centre which directs heroic doctors, nurses and pilots to remote Australians in need of urgent medical care. Discover stories from the service’s past in the interactive museum and watch a short film in the theatre. The recent TV drama, RFDS, was filmed at the Broken Hill base, with the 2023 series also to be filmed there. See the amazing flying doctors in action yourself. Your visit will also support an important service. The centre is open daily.
Guided tours
Learn about the unforgettable first Flying Doctor flight and the foundations to become one of the most innovative aeromedical organisations in the world. In their guided tour you will have exclusive access behind the scenes of the RFDS. You’ll visit the hangar, see the operations control room and familiarise yourself with the heroic and remarkable work of the RFDS.
Pre-booking required for groups (e.g. 10 or more people). Enquire about a group tour or give RDFS a call on 08 8080 3714.
Tour times: Tours commence 30 minutes after opening and are rotational throughout the day with the last tour commencing approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to closing.