What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Daydream Island?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Daydream Island is to fly and bus and ferry which costs $220 - $800 and takes 15h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Daydream Island?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Daydream Island is to fly which takes 11h 10m and costs $500 - $950.

How far is it from Auckland to Daydream Island?

The distance between Auckland and Daydream Island is 3166 km.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Daydream Island?

It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Auckland to Daydream Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Auckland and Daydream Island?

Daydream Island is 2h behind Auckland. It is currently 4:41 PM in Auckland and 2:41 PM in Daydream Island.

Where can I stay near Daydream Island?

There are 399+ hotels available in Daydream Island.

Auckland to Daydream Island - 4 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Daydream Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly Auckland to Great Barrier Reef Airport
best
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane AKL - HTI
11h 10m
$537–921
Fly Auckland to Mackay, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY)plane AKL - MKY
2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry
15h 14m
$223–766
Fly Auckland to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane AKL - PPP
2. Take the ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbourferry
3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Daydream Islandferry
14h 40m
$418–1,257
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane WRE - HTI
16h 58m
$356–1,254

Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

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8h 4mAverage Duration

$219Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,166.1 km
Duration: 11h 10m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Daydream Island, QLD, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) every 4 hours.

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