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How to get fromChristchurch to Bowenby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Bowen by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CHC - PPP
    2. Take the bus from Proserpine to Bowenbus bus
    12h 43m
    $399–1,479

  2. Fly to Mackay, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CHC - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Bowenbus bus
    15h 27m
    $234–859

  3. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CHC - HTI
    2. Take the bus from Airlie Beach to Bowenbus bus
    14h 44m
    $341–1,209

  4. Fly to Townsville Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CHC - TSV
    2. Take the bus from Townsville to Bowenbus bus
    14h 24m
    $270–955

  5. Fly to Moranbah Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CHC - MOV
    2. Drive from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Bowencar car
    15h 16m
    $424–1,594

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration9h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,521.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 43m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Bowen, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Bowen. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP), take the taxi to Proserpine, then take the bus to Bowen. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI), walk to Hamilton Island Marina, take the ferry to Shute Harbour, walk to Shute Harbour Marine Terminal, take the line 860 bus to Airlie Beach Central, walk to Airlie Beach, then take the bus to Bowen.

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