The story of the Flying Doctors begins with the arrival of a young Doctor, Tom Callaghan, to an isolated town in the outback, and base for the legendary Royal Flying Doctors Service.

Tom falls in love with a beautiful photographer and this is their love story combined with the colourful characters who face the heat, dust and isolation of the outback with an endearing mix of strength and humour.
After the mini series was produced, the title went on to become a long running one hour series.