What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to Whitsundays?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Whitsundays is to fly which costs $600 - $850 and takes 9h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to Whitsundays?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to Whitsundays is to fly which takes 9h 37m and costs $600 - $850.

How far is it from Auckland to Whitsundays?

The distance between Auckland and Whitsundays is 3142 km.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to Whitsundays?

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Auckland to Whitsundays, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Whitsundays?

There are 397+ hotels available in Whitsundays.

Auckland to Whitsundays - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Whitsundays 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
9h 37m
$607–810
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane WRE - HTI
15h 24m
$306–1,343
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 Port of Airlie to Daydream Islandferry
12h 58m
$538–1,021

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

46Weekly Planes

8h 5mAverage Duration

$240Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,141.5 km
Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Whitsundays, 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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