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How to get fromChristchurch to Whitsunday Islandby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Whitsunday Island by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly to Great Barrier Reef Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI)plane plane CHC - HTI
    2. Walk from Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    10h 30m

  2. Fly to Whitsunday Coast Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane CHC - PPP
    2. Walk from Palm Bay to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    12h 27m

  3. Fly to Mackay, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane CHC - MKY
    2. Take the bus from Mackay to Airlie Beachbus bus
    3. Walk from Airlie Beach to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    14h 11m

  4. Fly to Moranbah Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Moranbah Airport (MOV)plane plane CHC - MOV
    2. Walk from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Whitsunday Islandunknown unknown
    15h 38m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Great Barrier Reef Airport (HTI) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Whitsunday Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,401.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Whitsunday Island. However, 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), then travel to Whitsunday Island. 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), walk to Proserpine Airport, take the vehicle to Palm Bay, then travel to Whitsunday Island.

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