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How to get fromBowen to Whitsunday Islandby bus, unknown, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Bowen to Whitsunday Island by bus, unknown, or ferry

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    1h 35m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    3h 37m

  3. Bus, travel via Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    2h 8m

  4. Bus, ferry, travel via Bowen

    1. Take the bus from Bowen to Airlie Beachbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Airlie to Hamilton Island Marinaferry ferry
    3. Walk from Hamilton Island Marina to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    4h 17m

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Map of how to get from Bowen to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 107.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Bowen, QLD, Australia and Whitsunday Island, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Bowen to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the bus to Airlie Beach then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowen to Whitsunday Island via Airlie Beach, Port of Airlie, and Hamilton Island Marina in around 3h 37m.

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