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How to get fromAuckland to Daydream Islandby plane, ferry, or 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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  1. Fly Auckland to Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AKL - HTI
    11h 42m
    $687–941

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane WRE - HTI
    17h 59m
    $386–1,473

  3. Fly Auckland to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AKL - PPP
    2. Take the ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Shute Harbour to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    14h 42m
    $601–1,262

  4. Fly Auckland to Mackay, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AKL - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry ferry
    15h 31m
    $477–771

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,167 km
  • Duration: 11h 42m

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

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

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