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Royal Flying Doctor Service - Cairns Base

Royal Flying Doctor Street General Aviation Cairns Airport, Cairns, Queensland QLD 4870, Australia
(07) 4040 0444
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Ranked #14 of 27 attractions in Cairns
Type: Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Traveler Description: Cairns Base (operations) The Cairns Base of the RFDS is one of eight operational bases in Queensland. The Cairns Base commenced operations in 1972... more »
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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Personally I have not used them but have had a friend needing their help and couldn't ask for more. The staff are all just so compassionate in all they do and couldn't help more. Should be well supported.

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

Flying Doctor service set up by Flynn to cater for the Medical needs of those living in the outback. A fantastic insight into this wonderful service which has saved thousand of lives for many years. Visited the Museum and watched a video of the history and work of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Covers thousand upon thousand of miles in... More

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Oamaru
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 22, 2012

This was not at the airport; but out in the suburbs of Cairns. An intriguing place with a comprehensive history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. A short film about the history of the service. Artefacts from the growth of the service. Out the back a chance to get inside one of the old planes.. Not a huge museum but... More

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Townsville, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 14, 2012

I was in a situation where i needed attention and was in a very remote area of Queensland, lucky for me the Royal Flying Doctor Service was able to save my life

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2012

I know a few people who work for this service and they are exceptionally dedicated staff. I would trust my own life with these people.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2012

To see this service for the people in the outlying areas of Australia - it's fantastic. I hope that they can continue this service...it's a real blessing!

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Cairns, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

My wife had to be transported down to Townsville from Cairns urgently - great staff, great service - we were so appreciative, they went out of their way to allow me to travel with my wife

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 26, 2011

This shop come information centre is truely needed it explains how the service covers the needs of people who live in isolated areas round the state. Without these people the 'bush' wouldn't survive. The centre is well placed for a visit. Staff are well informed and very pleasant.

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Saskatoon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 13, 2011

Our daughter liked this and it was nice to hear the history of what the flying doctors do.

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2011

The only thing I didn't like was the 38c+ heat. You get an entirely different prospective of Australia through the RFD. Words fail me. Increadible, astounding and simply amazing. I love the school of the air children, broadcasting from very remote places.

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