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How to get fromAuckland to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Auckland to Townsville Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane AKL - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 6m
    $188–962

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane WRE - TSV
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 49m
    $247–1,195

  3. Fly Auckland to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AKL - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 24m
    $363–2,412

Auckland (AKL) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,410.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal.

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