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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Bowenby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Bowen by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AKL - PPP
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    9h 40m
    $500–913

  2. Fly to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AKL - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus
    12h 21m
    $184–690

  3. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AKL - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus bus
    10h 58m
    $523–867

  4. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AKL - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus
    10h 47m
    $218–789

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane AKL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bowencar car
    10h 53m
    $440–1,574

Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration7h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,249.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Bowen. However, you can fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), take the taxi to Proserpine, then take the bus to Bowen. Alternatively, you can fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), walk to Hamilton Island Marina, take the ferry to Shute Harbour, walk to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, take the line 860 bus to Airlie Beach Central, walk to Airlie Beach, then take the bus to Bowen.

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