Rome2Rio

How to get fromAuckland to Shute Harbourby plane, ferry, car, or bus

Find Transport to Shute Harbour

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Shute Harbour by plane, ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Auckland to Great Barrier Reef Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane AKL - HTI
    11h 23m
    $612–900

  2. Fly Auckland to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane AKL - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    14h 54m
    $198–771

  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
    13h 27m
    $558–971

  4. Fly Auckland to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane AKL - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Shute Harbourcar car
    14h 10m
    $432–1,595

  5. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane WRE - PPP
    3. Take the ferry from Palm Bay to Shute Harbourferry ferry
    18h 54m
    $477–1,654

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to Shute Harbour.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,161.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Shute Harbour, QLD, Australia?

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

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides