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How to get fromChristchurch to Magnetic Islandby plane, ferry, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Magnetic Island by plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Townsville Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane CHC - TSV
    2. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 14m
    $225–1,105

  2. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CHC - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Breakwater Ferry Terminal to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 4m
    $420–2,605

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,640.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Magnetic Island. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Townsville Airport (TSV), walk to Townsville Airport, take the line 222 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, 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, take the train to Townsville, walk to Flinders St at Townsville station, take the line 201 bus to Breakwater Terminal, walk to Breakwater Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal.

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