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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Carnarvon Gorgeby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Carnarvon Gorge by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane PPP - EMD
    2. Walk from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Carnarvon Gorgeunknown unknown
    8h 59m

  2. Bus to Mackay, fly, travel

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Mackaybus bus
    2. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Emerald Airport (EMD)plane plane MKY - EMD
    3. Walk from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Carnarvon Gorgeunknown unknown
    11h 31m

Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Emerald Airport (EMD) flights

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Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia and Carnarvon Gorge, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Airlie Beach to Carnarvon Gorge. However, you can take the line 860 bus to Renwick Rd at Stanbury Street hail 'n' ride, take the taxi to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) airport, fly to Emerald Airport (EMD), then travel to Carnarvon Gorge. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Mackay, walk to Caneland station, stop A, take the line 303 bus to Mackay Airport, walk to Mackay (MKY) airport, fly to Emerald Airport (EMD), then travel to Carnarvon Gorge.

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