John Flynn's Grave Historical Reserve, Memorial reserve near Alice Springs, Australia.
The reserve contains a stone memorial at Mount Gillen's base, marking the final resting place of the Royal Flying Doctor Service founder.
After John Flynn's death in 1951, his ashes were interred at this site, which was officially designated as a historical reserve in 1957.
The memorial site represents the connection between modern medical services and traditional Aboriginal lands through its location and construction materials.
Visitors can access the reserve via Larapinta Drive, 7 kilometers west of Alice Springs, with informational displays explaining Flynn's contributions.
The grave's boulder underwent a significant change when the original sacred stone from Karlu Karlu was replaced with local Arrernte rock in the 1990s.
Location: Northern Territory
GPS coordinates: -23.69810,133.81920
Latest update: November 5, 2025 17:56
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