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How to get fromCairns to Whitsunday Islandby plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairns to Whitsunday Island by plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Mackay, travel

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CNS - MKY
    2. Walk from Mackay-Airport-MKY to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    5h 59m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Proserpinetrain train Spirit of Queensland
    2. Walk from Proserpine to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    10h 19m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Airlie Beachbus bus Au050 / ...
    2. Walk from Shute Harbour Rd near Whitsunday Dr hail 'n' ride to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    10h 44m

  4. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CNS - PPP
    2. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    4h 54m

  5. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CNS - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    6h 17m

  6. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Cairns Central Station 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
    12h 32m

Cairns (CNS) to Mackay (MKY) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 708.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Whitsunday Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Mackay (MKY), then travel to Whitsunday Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cairns Central Station to Whitsunday Island via Proserpine in around 10h 19m.

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