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How to get fromAuckland to Whitsunday Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Whitsunday Islands by plane 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
    9h 35m
    $467–811

  2. Fly Auckland to Whitsunday Coast Airport

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane AKL - PPP
    9h 55m
    $287–1,111

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport

    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
    15h 23m
    $366–1,444

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,140.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whitsunday Islands, 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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