Visitor Centres - Queensland Section
You can visit the RFDS in Longreach or Charleville, Queensland.
RFDS Longreach Visitor Centre
The RFDS (Queensland Section) Visitor Centre is located within the Stockman's Hall of Fame Museum and Outback Heritage Centre at Longreach.
Gallery 4 at the Hall of Fame is devoted to the history of the RFDS and displays of radio and medical equipment from across the years. It also shows how the Flying Doctor works in the 21st century, providing comprehensive, quality health care to people living, working and travelling in rural and remote areas.
A highlight of the visitor centre is the full-size cutaway representation of a Beechcraft King Air B200 with the medical equipment that turns it into a flying intensive care unit - visitors can have their photo taken in the pilot's seat. The display includes a number of interactive and audiovisual features as well as sections on the Flying Doctor's medical, aviation and communication history, and RFDS souvenirs can be purchased in the gift shop.
Opening hours
The Stockman's Hall of Fame is open from 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. during the tourist season.
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RFDS Charleville Visitor Centre
View a 15 minute film "A day in the life of a Flying Doctor" based on the RFDS showing details of the clinics and medical evacuations. Wander through the museum with its collection of historical and modern memorabilia.
Opening hours
March to October
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Open weekends and public holidays 10am to 4.30pm
November to February
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Closed on weekends and public holidays
Coach tours and large groups are encouraged to book a guided tour in advance
RFDS Charleville Base
Old Cunnamulla Road
Charleville
Ph: 07 4654 1233
Fax: 07 4654 1629
Email: rfds_cvl@rfdsqld.com.au