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How to get fromAirlie Beach to Whitehaven Beachby ferry, unknown, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach by ferry, unknown, or bus

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  1. Ferry, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    2. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    1h 23m

  2. Line 860 bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Airlie Beach Central to Shute Harbour Marine Terminalbus bus 860
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Marine Terminal to Whitehaven Beachunknown unknown
    47 min

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  • Distance: 47.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach. However, you can take the ferry to Hamilton Island Marina then travel to Whitehaven Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airlie Beach Central to Whitehaven Beach via Shute Harbour Marine Terminal in around 47 min.

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